ekathimerini.com Feb 19
Washington Post cancels ad from groups calling for Trump to fire Musk:
An advertisement that was set to run in some editions of The Washington Post on Tuesday ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Elon Musk’s Handpicked IRS Chief Lasts Just 72 Hours: The IRS will soon be on its fourth acting executive—just three months into MAGA 2.0.
thedailybeast.com/elon-musks-handpicked-irs-chief-gary-shapley-lasts-just-72-hours/
Key Facts: IRS Chief Installed by Musk Ousted After 72 Hours
6h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Gary Shapley was removed after just 72 hours as the acting IRS chief.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent complained about Shapley’s appointment, claiming it was made without his consent.
- Shapley, known for his testimony regarding Hunter Biden's finances, will remain at the IRS in a senior criminal investigation role.
- He is the third acting IRS executive during Trump's presidency, following Melanie Krause and Douglas O'Donnell.
Elon Musk and his ‘harem drama’ – billionaire’s bid to populate Mars with ‘legion’ of babies while paying mums
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/elon-musk-ashley-st-clair-b2734333.html
Image from the original article. Source: Elon Musk offered Ashley St. Clair $15M to keep quiet about baby: report: Elon Musk offered influencer Ashley St. Clair $15 million and monthly payments of $100 ...
nydailynews.com/2025/04/16/elon-musk-ashley-st-clair-baby-hush-money/
Key Facts: Elon Musk Plans to Create Legion of Children via X
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Elon Musk aims to combat declining population by recruiting potential mothers on X.
- He has fathered 14 children with four different mothers and may have more, referring to them as a 'legion.'
- Musk often engages with users on his platform, leading to discussions about fatherhood.
- He reportedly uses his wealth to secure silence from the mothers through agreements, with his assistant managing negotiations for pregnancy arrangements.
If you don’t make new humans, there’s no humanity, and all the policies in the world don’t matter.— Elon Musk at an investment conference in Saudi Arabia last year, discussing the birthrate as a critical issue.
Exclusive: Musk's SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump's Golden Dome missile shield
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/musks-spacex-is-frontrunner-build-trumps-golden-dome-missile-shield-2025-04-17/
Elon Musk rage quits gaming livestream after Path of Exile 2 players troll him relentlessly: ‘You ruined the country’
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/musk-livestream-path-exile-rage-quit-b2730148.html
Image from the original article. Source: Bette Midler celebrates selling her Tesla, ‘symbol of racism and greed’: Though Midler is known for her environmental advocacy, she celebrated selling her ...
nydailynews.com/2025/04/04/bette-midlers-sells-tesla-racist-symbol/
Key Facts: Bette Midler Celebrates Selling Her Tesla Vehicle
Apr 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nydailynews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nydailynews.com
- Bette Midler sold her Tesla, calling it a "symbol of racism, greed, and ignorance."
- The sale was celebrated on her social media after she severed ties with Elon Musk and his political activities.
- Other artists like Sheryl Crow have also sold their Teslas, donating proceeds to charity.
- Tesla vehicles have faced vandalism during protests, and Musk's political views have negatively impacted the company's stock.
"There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with."— Sheryl Crow on the sale of her Tesla and the decision to distance herself from the brand.
Putin praises Musk, compares him to Soviet space hero: Putin praises Musk, compares him to Soviet space hero - Europe - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2025/04/17/putin-praises-musk-compares-him-to-soviet-space-hero.html
Nigel Farage claims Elon Musk was ‘trying to encourage him’ by calling for him to be sacked
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nigel-farage-elon-musk-reform-trump-b2732432.html
Will we ever get DOGE checks? Elon Musk drastically lowers estimated savings goal
cincinnati.com/story/news/2025/04/16/doge-checks-elon-musk-5000-dollars-doubt-donald-trump/83113628007/
DOGE Is Far Short of Its Goal, and Still Overstating Its Progress: Elon Musk now says his group will produce only 15 percent of the savings it promised ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/13/us/politics/doge-contracts-savings.html
People are turning on Elon Musk: More than half of Americans have an unfavorable view of Elon Musk, according to Nate Silver’s polling averages.
theverge.com/news/647850/elon-musk-americans-unfavorable-views-polls
The New Republic Apr 16
Elon Musk’s DOGE Isn’t Stopping Fraud. It’s Making It Easier. : A scathing whistleblower report suggests that DOGE coders may have pilfered troves of personal ...
newrepublic.com/article/194044/elon-musk-doge-fraud-report
Image from the original article. Source: Biden slams Trump on social security in his first speech since leaving White House
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-16/biden-slams-trump-on-social-security-in-first-speech/105185740
Key Facts: Biden Defends Social Security Amid Trump Cuts
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Joe Biden delivered his first significant speech since leaving office, criticizing staff cuts at the Social Security Administration made by the Trump administration.
- He described Social Security as a sacred promise, warning that the cuts could lead to longer wait times and disruptions in benefits.
- Biden also raised concerns about Trump's team's access to personal data of Americans and the agency's technical issues, including system crashes.
- Some Democrats worry that Biden's re-emergence might distract from the political fallout Trump faces over economic issues.
"This new administration has done so much damage and so much destruction."— Joe Biden speaks about the impact of the Trump administration on the Social Security Administration.
Revenge of the shy kids in class: How Elon Musk and co. went from nerds to bullies
english.elpais.com/culture/2025-04-15/revenge-of-the-shy-kids-in-class-how-elon-musk-and-co-went-from-nerds-to-bullies.html
New report reveals how much X's profits nosedived after Musk took over: It's been over two years since Elon Musk took over Twitter (now X) ...
neowin.net/news/new-report-reveals-how-much-xs-profits-nosedived-after-musk-took-over/
Image from the original article. Source: Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say
twincities.com/2025/04/16/trump-irs-direct-file/
Key Facts: Trump Administration Moves to End IRS Free Filing Program
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS Direct File program, which allows free electronic tax filing.
- Users praised the program, developed during Biden's presidency, for its simplicity, but it faced opposition from Republicans and tax preparation companies.
- Development of the program was halted when IRS staff were instructed to cease work on it.
- Critics claim this decision disregards taxpayers’ needs and may lead to a return to costly tax preparation services.
"Trump and Musk want to take that away."— Senator Elizabeth Warren, a proponent of building out Direct File, stated this in response to the elimination of the program.
Jacobin Apr 17
Elon Musk Decimated the Government and Saved Almost Nothing: Elon Musk’s cuts may have “saved” the public less than half a percent of the national debt ...
jacobin.com/2025/04/musk-doge-savings-austerity-spending
Musk says he will visit India after talk with Modi: (Reuters) -Elon Musk said on Saturday he was planning to visit India later in the year ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/04/19/musk-says-he-will-visit-india-after-talk-with-modi
Image from the original article. Source: Elon Musk's Tesla freezes orders in China: DOGE chief is feeling the pinch of 'boss' Trump's tariff war
wionews.com/business-economy/elon-musk-tesla-china-orders-frozen-musk-feels-pain-of-trump-tariff-war-why-is-china-big-for-musk-evs-and-lithium-batteries-8950911
Key Facts: Tesla Stops Orders for Imported Models in China
Apr 11 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Tesla has ceased new orders in China for the imported Model S and Model X following the Chinese government's imposition of high tariffs on U.S. imports.
- The 'order' button for these models has been removed from the website, though existing inventory can still be purchased.
- This change occurred shortly after China raised tariffs in response to tariff increases imposed by President Trump.
- Despite facing local competition, Tesla maintains strong connections in China, especially through its Shanghai Gigafactory.
Image from the original article. Source: More than 1,300 rallies worldwide protest Trump and Musk: More than 1,200 protests planned by over 150 groups drew scores of people protesting President Trump ...
theverge.com/news/644113/hands-off-rally-protests-trump-musk-footage
Key Facts: Protests Against Trump and Musk Sweep the Nation
Apr 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Over 1,400 protests against President Trump and Elon Musk occurred on Saturday across all 50 states, organized by a pro-democracy movement.
- Participants demanded an end to the billionaire takeover, attacks on social programs, and support for marginalized communities.
- Speakers, including representatives, criticized the administration's authoritarian tendencies and the threat to the Constitution.
- While protests were largely peaceful, a confrontation involving a man with a firearm occurred in Lafayette, Indiana.
The Trump administration is absolutely destroying public services in this country. That’s right. They claim to be making government more efficient.— Randy Erwin, President of the National Federation of Federal Employees, spoke at the protests in Washington, DC.
Elon Musk's harem exposes the emptiness of Republican 'family values': Does the world’s richest man really believe that the West might be saved by the same ...
telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/17/elon-musks-harem-exposes-the-emptiness-of-republican-family/
Who is Tiffany Fong? Influencer who refused to carry Elon Musk’s 17th child: Among the richest men in the world, Elon Musk is said to creating a ...
financialexpress.com/trending/who-is-tiffany-fong-influencer-who-refused-to-carry-elon-musks-17th-child/3812128/
MAGA influencer’s revenue falls off a cliff after she rejects Elon Musk’s gross offer to impregnate her
wegotthiscovered.com/politics/maga-influencers-revenue-falls-off-a-cliff-after-she-rejects-elon-musks-gross-offer-to-impregnate-her/
‘The bromance is glitching’: Elon Musk learns the hard way that Trump’s loyalty lasts about 5 seconds
wegotthiscovered.com/politics/the-bromance-is-glitching-elon-musk-learns-the-hard-way-that-trumps-loyalty-lasts-about-5-seconds/
Activists take aim at Elon Musk with a satirical pharmaceutical ad on 'Tesla Regret Syndrome'
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Has Elon Musk’s secret satanic Nazi 4Chan account been exposed?: Is Elon Musk actually "The Antichrist"?
wegotthiscovered.com/news/has-elon-musks-secret-satanic-nazi-4chan-account-been-exposed/
Image from the original article. Source: OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in bitter legal battle: The company argued Musk "made it his project to take down OpenAI."
axios.com/2025/04/10/openai-elon-musk-countersuit
Key Facts: Oil Prices Plummet, M&A Activity Stalls
Apr 13 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- Oil prices have fallen to a level where many companies can no longer afford to drill new wells.
- Deal activity significantly decreases when the economic fundamentals are unfavorable.
- The profitability threshold for new wells is at least $61 per barrel, while existing wells can remain profitable at $45.
- Price volatility and uncertainty complicate fair negotiations, prompting companies to focus on existing operations.
Path of Exile 2 players bully Elon Musk during eerie airplane stream: Elon Musk tested Starlink on one of his private jets with a short Path of Exile 2 stream ...
polygon.com/gaming/554062/path-of-exile-2-players-bully-elon-musk-during-eerie-airplane-stream
'Either we die quickly or slowly': Pentagon's 'SWAT team of nerds' resigns over clashes with Musk's DOGE
wionews.com/world/either-we-die-quickly-or-slowly-us-pentagons-swat-team-of-nerds-resigns-over-clashes-with-elon-musks-doge-donald-trump-8968645
Image from the original article. Source: US federal judge temporarily blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing personal Social Security data of Americans
wionews.com/world/us-federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-elon-musks-doge-from-accessing-personal-social-security-data-of-americans-8974429
Key Facts: Judge Limits DOGE's Access to Social Security Data
23h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- A federal judge has restricted DOGE's access to Social Security data to protect citizens' privacy.
- DOGE staff can only use anonymized data if they undergo training and background checks.
- The judge questioned the need for unrestricted access to sensitive personal information, emphasizing the privacy risks for Social Security recipients.
- The ruling may be appealed to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which has previously favored the Trump administration.
"That intrusion causes an objectively reasonable unease."— Alethea Anne Swift, an attorney with the legal services group Democracy Forward, which is behind the lawsuit.
‘No small talk, no noise’: Leaked memo reveals Elon Musk’s in-flight rules, says he’s ‘not interested in conserving fuel’
wionews.com/world/leaked-memo-reveals-elon-musks-in-flight-rules-netjets-cyberattack-8958048
Mediaite Apr 18
Conservative NYT Columnist David Brooks Calls for ‘National Civic Uprising’ to Defeat Trumpism ...
mediaite.com/trump/conservative-nyt-columnist-david-brooks-calls-for-national-civic-uprising-to-defeat-trumpism-complete-with-mass-rallies-strikes/
‘$23m’: Musk’s wild birth demands emerge: Elon Musk’s vision of a future teetering on the brink of collapse has long fuelled his personal crusade to populate the ...
news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/elon-musk-offered-mother-of-his-13th-child-millions-to-keep-quiet-report/news-story/0b0e6765d07bf38e27784ffdaf021166
Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury information: One DOGE worker can access sensitive payment and data systems if he completes training ...
stltoday.com/news/nation-world/crime-courts/article_7f94b6e1-34eb-5390-aa37-f2a59d23fe8d.html
Tesla sued for allegedly faking odometer readings to avoid warranty repairs: Nyree Hinton brought the suit after he bought a 2020 Tesla Model Y in December 2022 ...
techspot.com/news/107589-tesla-sued-allegedly-faking-odometer-readings-avoid-warranty.html
DOGE trumpets unemployment fraud that the government already found years ago: Such fraud had already been reported by the type of federal workers DOGE has ...
twincities.com/2025/04/15/doge-unemployment-fraud/
Cybertruck owners say Tesla will not accept its own vehicle as a trade-in: Tesla is reportedly sitting on $200 million of Cybertruck inventory that it is ...
oregonlive.com/business/2025/04/cybertruck-owners-say-tesla-will-not-accept-its-own-vehicle-as-a-trade-in.html
Silicon Valley crosswalk buttons hacked to imitate Musk, Zuckerberg voices: The crosswalk buttons, which include audio alerts, were hacked over the weekend.
techcrunch.com/2025/04/14/silicon-valley-crosswalk-buttons-hacked-to-imitate-musk-zuckerberg-voices/
1News Apr 08
Image from the original article. Source: Musk calls top Trump trade adviser a 'moron' : Musk's comments came after an interview with Navarro, in which he described Tesla as a "car assembler" dependent ...
1news.co.nz/2025/04/09/musk-calls-top-trump-trade-adviser-a-moron/
Key Facts: Musk Launches Fierce Attack on Trump's Trade Advisor
Apr 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
- Elon Musk labeled Donald Trump's trade advisor, Peter Navarro, as 'dangerously dumb' while opposing his tariff policies.
- Navarro claimed Musk's opposition stemmed from self-interest due to Tesla's importation of cheap overseas parts.
- The public feud between the two was downplayed by the White House, which described it as a harmless dispute.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Trump to negotiate with other countries to reconsider the tariff strategy.
"Navarro is truly a moron. What he says here is demonstrably false."— Elon Musk, referring to one of Peter Navarro's television interviews.
Protesters gather in Boston against funding cuts by Trump administration - The Boston Globe
bostonglobe.com/2025/04/05/metro/trump-administration-boston-protest-live-updates/
Putin praises Musk as visionary, likens him to Soviet-era space icon Korolov: "You know, there is such a person, he lives in the States, (Elon) Musk, who ...
kyivindependent.com/putin-praises-elon-musk-as-visionary-likens-him-to-korolov/
businesstech.co.za Apr 15
Elon Musk’s Starlink winning in US tariff war: Countries like Lesotho and Somalia are letting Elon Musk’s Starlink in as they hope to appease a tariff-happy ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/820961/elon-musks-starlink-winning-in-us-tariff-war/
'Technofascism': Whistleblower Says DOGE Goons May Have Taken Private Labor Data: "If the plundering of Americans' data wasn't concerning enough ...
commondreams.org/news/musk-doge-data-access
Image from the original article. Source: Judge: Trump administration in contempt over deportations to El Salvador: He said the administration needs to return those who were sent to an El Salvador prison ...
pennlive.com/politics/2025/04/judge-trump-administration-in-contempt-over-deportations-to-el-salvador.html
Key Facts: Trump Officials Face Legal Consequences Over Deportations
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Judge Boasberg found 'probable cause' for criminal contempt against the Trump administration regarding Venezuelan deportations.
- The administration willfully disregarded a court order halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
- The administration has until April 23 to comply with the order or face potential prosecution.
- This ruling signifies a strong rebuke of the administration and may lead to further legal challenges.
Today’s decision affirms what we have long known: the government’s conduct in this case is unlawful and a threat to people and our Constitution.— Skye Perryman, president of Democracy Forward, an advocacy group for migrants in the case.
‘Hands Off!’ protests against Trump, Musk planned across the U.S.: More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations have been planned for Saturday in Washington, D.C. ...
nydailynews.com/2025/04/05/hands-off-protests-trump-protests/
They have no idea why they are even there: Musk slams 'Hands Off' protests: Hands Off Protests: Thousands of people across all the states of the US have staged ...
business-standard.com/world-news/musk-trump-hands-off-protests-criticism-125040700685_1.html
'Free trade zone': Elon Musk wants 'zero tariff situation' between US, EU after Tesla loses BILLIONS amid Trump's tariff war
wionews.com/world/elon-musk-wants-zero-tariff-situation-between-us-eu-after-tesla-loses-billions-amid-trumps-tariff-war-8932266
Tesla smashed to pieces in London protest against Elon Musk: A Tesla was destroyed in London by protesters targeting billionaire Elon Musk and his ties to Donald ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/tesla-protest-elon-musk-london-trump-b2731061.html
Image from the original article. Source: Bernie Sanders makes surprise Coachella appearance: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) made a surprise appearance at the California music festival Coachella on Saturday ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5246658-bernie-sanders-coachella-speech/
Key Facts: Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Energize Democratic Base
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are drawing massive crowds on their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, revitalizing a struggling Democratic Party.
- The two progressives emphasize a strong anti-Trump and anti-billionaire message to inspire the party's base.
- With over 200,000 attendees at various events, they highlight the growing significance of their fight against income inequality and wealthy political influence.
- The politicians aim to cultivate a broader movement that challenges both Republican and insufficiently progressive Democratic incumbents.
"All over this country, people are struggling, every single day, just to survive. Brothers and sisters, in the richest country in the history of the world, we can do a hell of a lot better than that!"— Bernie Sanders addressing the crowd in Folsom, California.
Protestor says 'SEND MUSK TO MARS,' Tesla CEO says 'I'm trying'
wionews.com/trending/protestor-says-send-musk-to-mars-tesla-ceo-says-im-trying-8960872
Why Elon Musk installed his top lieutenants at a federal agency you probably haven’t heard of
twincities.com/2025/04/17/trump-doge-gsa/
Vladimir Putin lauds Elon Musk as rare pioneer: Russian president praises the space entrepreneur (and Donald Trump adviser) as a great visionary.
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-lauds-elon-musk-as-rare-pioneer/
Elon Musk's Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia, first showroom opens in Riyadh: World, Business & Economy | Tesla officially launched in Saudi Arabia ...
wionews.com/world/elon-musks-tesla-launches-in-saudi-arabia-first-showroom-opens-in-riyadh-8949701
Massachusetts police arrest man accused of vandalizing Teslas at dealership: Yet another arrest has been made in Massachusetts in the ongoing vandalism of Tesla ...
bostonherald.com/2025/04/08/massachusetts-police-arrest-man-accused-of-vandalizing-teslas-at-dealership/
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Musk Melts Down at Trump’s Tariff Guru as Feud Goes Public: The Tesla CEO ripped the White House trade adviser as someone who “ain’t built sh*t.”
thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-melts-down-at-trumps-tariff-guru-peter-navarro-as-feud-goes-public/
‘Millions’ may have protested Trump and Musk yesterday: Activist groups involved in planning the “Hands Off!” protests on April 5th say “millions” demonstrated ...
theverge.com/news/644237/millions-protested-hands-off-estimates-trump-musk-doge
Irish privacy watchdog investigates Elon Musk’s X’s use of personal data to train Grok AI chatbot
bostonherald.com/2025/04/11/ireland-privacy-x/
Elon Musk Quits Livestream After Gamer Trolling: Gamers sent the billionaire Tesla boss a flow of trolling messages during his 'Path of Exile 2' game.
newsweek.com/elon-musk-quits-live-stream-poe2-game-2056692
Musk Calls Navarro a ‘Moron’ as Trump Tariff Spat Gets Messy: Billionaire presidential adviser Elon Musk attacked White House trade counselor Peter Navarro as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-08/musk-calls-navarro-a-moron-as-trump-tariff-spat-gets-messy
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The Nation Apr 10
The Age of the Assassination Meme Is Here: Our online era is being defined by a digital haze of shitpost-y, weirdly specific memes that toe the line between ...
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Ask Lucas: I bought a Tesla before Elon went MAGA. What’s a liberal to do with the car?
cleveland.com/advice/2025/04/ask-lucas-i-bought-a-tesla-before-elon-went-maga-whats-a-liberal-to-do-with-the-car.html
Jury selected for retrial of Sarah Palin's New York Times defamation suit: A jury was selected on Monday for the retrial in Sarah Palin's lawsuit against the New ...
reuters.com/world/us/jury-selected-retrial-sarah-palins-new-york-times-defamation-suit-2025-04-14/
Elon Musk drastically drops DOGE’s savings goal from $2 trillion to $150 billion for the year
fortune.com/2025/04/11/elon-musk-drastically-drops-doge-savings-goal-2-trillion-150-billion-year/
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MSNBC.com Apr 14
Reality gets in the way of Elon Musk’s latest misguided boast: Elon Musk lowered his spending cut targets from $2 trillion to $1 trillion to $150 billion — and ...
msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/reality-gets-way-elon-musks-latest-misguided-boast-rcna201113
Editorial: DOGE finds more fraud — where were the watchdogs?: We needed a DOGE long before Musk came along, but progressive pols stand firm in the belief that ...
bostonherald.com/2025/04/11/editorial-doge-finds-more-fraud-where-were-the-watchdogs/
Trump dashed Musk's secret Pentagon briefing on China: "What the f**k is Elon doing there? Make sure he doesn't go," Trump said.
axios.com/2025/04/16/trump-block-elon-musk-pentagon-briefing-china
DOGE leader Elon Musk gave money to Sen. Chuck Grassley campaign, financial filings show
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/17/elon-musk-donates-to-chuck-grassley-campaign-doge/83120242007/
Tesla Stock Rises. Crack Appears in Musk’s Relationship With Trump Administration.
barrons.com/articles/tesla-stock-price-musk-trump-28bc8225
Paid articlePaywallIt’s time for Europe to choose between US or Chinese satellite tech, says FCC chair
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Tesla shares in free fall: This is how hard Trump's tariffs are hitting Elon Musk's fortune
fr.de/wirtschaft/tesla-aktie-im-freien-fall-so-hart-treffen-trumps-zoelle-musk-zr-93669160.html
Hands Off protest brings thousands to Centennial Park: The protest was one of 1,200 organized across the U.S. opposing actions by the Trump Administration and ...
newschannel5.com/news/hands-off-protest-brings-thousands-to-centennial-park
‘Boys will be boys’: Elon Musk ridiculed for ‘Top Secret’ notepad in Trump Cabinet meet
wionews.com/world/boys-will-be-boys-elon-musk-ridiculed-for-top-secret-notepad-in-trump-cabinet-meet-8951858
Image from the original article. Source: Trump Officials Growing Tired of ‘Unfunny’ and ‘Irritating’ Musk: “He’s just the most irritating person I’ve ever had to deal with, and that is saying something ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-officials-growing-tired-of-unfunny-and-irritating-musk/
Key Facts: Musk Slashes DOGE Spending Goals Yet Again
Apr 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: msnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: msnbc.com
- Elon Musk has reduced his initial savings goal from $2 trillion to $150 billion.
- His presence at Cabinet meetings remains notable, as he attends alongside confirmed department heads as a major campaign donor.
- Current projected savings are misleading, as government spending is actually on the rise.
- Public opinion polls indicate that Musk is increasingly viewed negatively, despite the president's praise.
I’m excited to announce that we can anticipate savings in [fiscal year 2026] from reduction of waste and fraud by $150 billion.— Elon Musk, during a Cabinet meeting where he presented his savings forecasts for the federal government.
Musk calls Trump trade adviser 'dumber than bricks' amid escalating tariffs blowback
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-09/elon-musk-peter-navarro-donald-trump-trade-tariffs/105154190
Navarro says ‘Elon and I are great’ after Musk calls him ‘moron’: White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said on Sunday his relationship with tech billionaire ...
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Elon Musk’s X launches crackdown on ‘parody’ accounts after he axed tools that stopped them
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250 satellites simultaneously spinning at 8,046 km/hr: How a company plans on beating SpaceX
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Irish data watchdog to investigate Musk's AI tool Grok: Ireland's data regulator said today it had opened an investigation into social media platform X ...
rte.ie/news/business/2025/0411/1507168-dpc-opens-x-inquiry/
Image from the original article. Source: OpenAI countersues Elon Musk to stop his attacks and ‘fake takeover bid’: OpenAI filed a countersuit against Elon Musk on Wednesday. Musk sued OpenAI last year ...
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Key Facts: OpenAI Sues Elon Musk for Harassment
Apr 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- OpenAI countersued Elon Musk, alleging a pattern of harassment and seeking a federal judge's intervention against further unlawful actions.
- Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, has attempted to block the company's transition to a for-profit model, leading to a legal dispute.
- OpenAI claims Musk has tried to harm the organization through public attacks and legal demands, and is seeking damages.
- A jury trial is scheduled for spring next year, with Musk's lawyer referencing a rejected $97.4 billion takeover bid.
Elon's nonstop actions against us are just bad-faith tactics to slow down OpenAI and seize control of the leading AI innovations for his personal benefit.— OpenAI regarding the legal disputes with Elon Musk.
DOGE dividend checks update: Here's what to know after Elon Musk lowers saving projections
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