What will it take to stop Elon Musk and DOGE?
Over the first 16 days of the Trump administration, Elon Musk and a small team at the “Department of Government Efficiency” has systematically started to dismantle the agencies that keep…
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Elon Musk Takes on Role as 'Special Government Employee' for Trump Administration, Working Without Pay
In a surprising move, Elon Musk, the world's richest man and CEO of Tesla, is now serving as a "special government employee" under US President Donald Trump. A White House official…
What does USAID do? What to know about the foreign aid agency that Elon Musk is trying to dismantle
Over the weekend, Elon Musk took to X with a series of tweets claiming that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was a “criminal organization” that needed to “die.” By…
Lawmaker demands answers to reports Musk seeking Treasury payment access
Democrat lawmakers have demanded an explanation from the Trump administration as to why tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly seeking…
Trump talks 'free speech' while moving to muzzle those he disagrees with
In one of his first acts in office, President Trump issued an executive order promising to end government censorship and restore free speech. The order accused the outgoing Biden…
Musk says his gestures at Trump inauguration event weren't Nazi salutes
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a top aide to President Trump, drew and quickly dismissed a raft of condemnation from Democratic lawmakers, left-wing politicians abroad and others…
Elon Musk sued by SEC over late 2022 disclosure of Twitter stake
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Elon Musk on Tuesday, alleging failure to timely disclose that he bought more than 5% of Twitter’s stock in 2022 before he took over the…
Italian leader Meloni denies private talks with Elon Musk on Starlink deal
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Thursday that her government is in discussions with several private firms regarding Italy's telecom security infrastructure, including Elon…
TED Chief Chris Anderson Blasts Elon Musk in Fiery Open Letter; 'Some of your recent posts could literally get someone killed'
Chris Anderson, the head of TED, has issued a strong public letter to Elon Musk, addressing concerns about the billionaire's use of X, the platform Musk owns and heavily influences. Shared…
This Doesn't Look Like Suicide': OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji's Parents Suspect Murder, Demand FBI Probe as Elon Musk Backs Their Claims
An emotional video of Indian-origin techie Suchir Balaji's father has ignited a storm on social media. The grieving father revealed he was the last person to speak to his son before Balaji…
Trump Leaves MAGA Supporters in Shock by Supporting Immigration Visas Backed by Elon Musk' for Foreign Tech Workers
Donald Trump left his MAGA supporters shocked by aligning himself with Elon Musk and other prominent tech leaders following a heated debate over immigration visas that left his base in…
Magdeburg attack suspect said Elon Musk, Alex Jones "telling truth": report
What's New The man believed to have killed at least five people after driving into Christmas market shoppers in Germany is a fan of Elon Musk and backs "conspiracy ideologue" Alex Jones,…
Senate passes funding bill after Trump, Musk tanked earlier negotiations
What's New The U.S. Senate passed an eleventh-hour funding bill to keep the government operating shortly before a midnight deadline on Friday. The vote was 85 to 11. Why It Matters The…
Analysis: Europe, too, feels Musk's political impact. How far will it go?
In the six weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, Europe has been bracing for a U.S. administration that could strain traditional transatlantic alliances. That sense of…
Elon Musk, the new face of MAGA over Donald Trump?
What's New Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been branded the de-facto leader of the MAGA Republican Party by critics over what they see as his apparent influence over President-elect Donald…
Musk is "president-elect" after he helped tank spending plan: David Axelrod
What's New Elon Musk's influence over President-elect Donald Trump has made him the true "president-elect," according to David Axelrod, ex-adviser to former President Barack Obama. "So…
Tech billionaires Zuckerberg, Bezos and Altman help bankroll Trump's inauguration. What to know
Tech executives, attempting to ease tensions with President-elect Donald Trump, are opening up their wallets after the former president staged a historic return to the White House. OpenAI…
China's 1,000 km/h Maglev Trains Aim to Surpass Planes: Elon Musk Calls It a "Super Big Deal
China is developing high-speed maglev trains that could revolutionize transportation by achieving speeds up to 1,000 km per hour, surpassing airplanes. According to reports, tests are…
Elon Musk asks US court to block OpenAi's for-profit conversion
Elon Musk has again asked a US court to stop ChatGPT-maker OpenAI from converting into a for-profit enterprise, CNBC reported on Saturday (Nov 30). Attorneys representing the billionaire…
Steve Bannon splits with Elon Musk on key Trump policy in new interview
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon revealed in a new interview that he differs from Elon Musk when it comes to at least one key policy – tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. "I keep telling…
Elon Musk joins Donald Trump's family for Thanksgiving
Tech billionaire Elon Musk joined President-elect Donald Trump and his family for Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. A video posted to X, the social media platform Musk owns, showed…
Elon Musk uses 'Tropic Thunder' slur to insult Ben Stiller
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors When Elon Musk isn't busy running Tesla and maintaining his rank as one of the world's top players on Diablo 4, he…
Musk escalates Altman legal feud, casts OpenAI as monopolist
ELON Musk is ramping up his feud with Sam Altman, alleging in a court filing that OpenAI is trying to corner the market for generative artificial intelligence (AI) and sacrificing safety…
FACT CHECK: Did Elon Musk Ban Stephen King From X for Calling Him 'The First Lady'?
Earlier this week, a number of posts went viral after claiming that Elon Musk has banned horror author Stephen King from X. King had reportedly mocked Musk by referring to him as…