Why has Elon Musk been pushing for a government shutdown?

How the tech billionaire influenced Republicans and Trump

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Elon Musk’s government shutdown? Here’s what it means for TSA, IPOs and Social Security.

As U.S. lawmakers wrangle over spending legislation, here’s how some key government functions would be affected by a shutdown.
MarketWatch - 7h
Trump denounces massive spending bill, pushing government closer to shutdown

President-elect Trump denounced a spending bill that Democrats and some Republicans had agreed on, pushing the government closer to a shutdown later this week. Elon Musk also weighed in on the ...
NBC News - 1d
Elon Musk Flexes His Political Strength as Government Shutdown Looms

The world’s richest man led the charge to kill a bipartisan spending deal, in part by promoting false and misleading claims about it.
The New York Times - 8h
Trump, Egged On by Musk, Condemns Spending Deal, Raising Fears of Government Shutdown

The president-elect weighed in against the huge spending package after Elon Musk had spent the day warning Republicans not to support it. The blowup left the compromise on life support.
The New York Times - 17h
Trump opposes funding bill, pushing government closer to a shutdown

President-elect Donald Trump opposes a short-term bill or CR to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, throwing Congress into chaos days before the deadline.
NBC News - 1d
Johnson has a huge new problem: Elon Musk

The tech scion spent the day whipping against the CR — and Republicans are getting in line behind him.
Politico - 1d
Elon Musk’s Playbook for DOGE Has a Precedent: X

Mr. Musk is wielding his X account to single out federal employees and agencies for cuts. He has used this method before.
The New York Times - 3d
Why LeBron James Has Been a Disappointment This Season

The soon-to-be 40-year-old Laker is, by his lofty standards, taking a rare excursion on the struggle bus. But he’s not the only one.
The New York Times - Dec. 6
Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill

Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill.
Inc. - Dec. 5