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Elon Musk Faces Backlash from Investor, Accused of 'Not Working' at Tesla Amid Growing Political Ties with Trump: 'This Isn't Fair!'
Elon Musk criticized by Tesla investor for focusing on politics. Will his political ties hurt Tesla’s future? Elon Musk criticized by Tesla investor for focusing on politics. Will his political ties hurt Tesla’s future? -
Trump and Musk Derail Spending Bill, Plunging Washington Into Chaos
Washington descended into chaos on Wednesday as President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk led a campaign to block a bipartisan short-term spending bill, bringing the government to the brink of a shutdown. The move, orchestrated just days before the Christmas holiday, shattered House Speaker Mike Johnson's hopes of passing a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through early 2025 and avoid a partial shutdown. Washington descended into chaos on Wednesday as President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk led a campaign to block a bipartisan short-term spending bill, bringing the government to the brink of a shutdown. The move, orchestrated just days before the Christmas holiday, shattered House Speaker Mike Johnson's hopes of passing a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through early 2025 and avoid a partial shutdown. -
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Surges Past $400 Billion, Setting Historic Milestone
Elon Musk has become the first person in history to surpass a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg. The landmark achievement cements Musk's position as the world's wealthiest individual, driven by skyrocketing valuations of his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX. Elon Musk has become the first person in history to surpass a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg. The landmark achievement cements Musk's position as the world's wealthiest individual, driven by skyrocketing valuations of his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX. -
Elon Musk’s $250 Million Bet on Trump: The Unseen Push to Reshape U.S. Politics
Elon Musk spent $250M supporting Trump’s campaign, sparking outrage with his controversial Ruth Bader Ginsburg PAC ads. Elon Musk spent $250M supporting Trump’s campaign, sparking outrage with his controversial Ruth Bader Ginsburg PAC ads. -
Elon Musk Draws Fire for 'Declaring War on Social Security'
Elon Musk has sparked controversy by endorsing a series of posts on X by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) that harshly criticize Social Security, characterizing the program as a deceptive "tax plan." Musk's response, calling Lee's thread "interesting," has raised alarms among advocates for Social Security, who fear this signals a broader Republican effort to dismantle the nearly 90-year-old program. Elon Musk has sparked controversy by endorsing a series of posts on X by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) that harshly criticize Social Security, characterizing the program as a deceptive "tax plan." Musk's response, calling Lee's thread "interesting," has raised alarms among advocates for Social Security, who fear this signals a broader Republican effort to dismantle the nearly 90-year-old program. -
Elon Musk's $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package Blocked Again, Sparks Legal Battle and Stock Slide
Tesla's stock dipped as much as 2% on Tuesday after a Delaware judge reaffirmed a decision blocking Elon Musk's $56 billion performance-based pay package. The ruling by the Delaware Court of Chancery marked the second rejection of the controversial compensation plan, intensifying a legal battle over corporate governance at the electric vehicle giant. Tesla's stock dipped as much as 2% on Tuesday after a Delaware judge reaffirmed a decision blocking Elon Musk's $56 billion performance-based pay package. The ruling by the Delaware Court of Chancery marked the second rejection of the controversial compensation plan, intensifying a legal battle over corporate governance at the electric vehicle giant. -
Illegal Immigration Costs U.S. Taxpayers $150.7 Billion Annually, Musk’s Efficiency Department Reveals
Elon Musk's expanding influence on American politics, economics, and immigration is taking center stage as his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reveals a striking figure: illegal immigration costs U.S. taxpayers $150.7 billion annually. The figure, highlighted in a recent post on X, adds fuel to a politically charged conversation on government spending and border control. Elon Musk's expanding influence on American politics, economics, and immigration is taking center stage as his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reveals a striking figure: illegal immigration costs U.S. taxpayers $150.7 billion annually. The figure, highlighted in a recent post on X, adds fuel to a politically charged conversation on government spending and border control. -
Elon Musk’s X Corp. Joins Alex Jones’ Infowars Bankruptcy Battle
Attorneys representing Elon Musk's X Corp., the parent company of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, filed a notice of appearance in Alex Jones' ongoing Infowars bankruptcy case, raising questions about the company's interest in the proceedings. Attorneys representing Elon Musk's X Corp., the parent company of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, filed a notice of appearance in Alex Jones' ongoing Infowars bankruptcy case, raising questions about the company's interest in the proceedings. -
Democratic Senators Call for Probe into Elon Musk’s Russian Contacts
Two prominent Democratic senators are calling for a federal investigation into Elon Musk's reported interactions with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin. Citing concerns over Musk's potential influence on national security, Sen. Jack Reed, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a senior member of both the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, urged the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Justice Department (DOJ) to scrutinize these alleged contacts. Two prominent Democratic senators are calling for a federal investigation into Elon Musk's reported interactions with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin. Citing concerns over Musk's potential influence on national security, Sen. Jack Reed, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a senior member of both the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, urged the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Justice Department (DOJ) to scrutinize these alleged contacts. -
Trump Taps Elon Musk to Lead Government Efficiency Drive in New DOGE Initiative
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed tech billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead a newly formed "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), tasked with overhauling federal operations and cutting costs. Announcing the appointments on Tuesday, Trump said the initiative aims to slash government waste, reduce regulations, and streamline federal agencies as part of his administration's renewed focus on limited, efficient governance. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed tech billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead a newly formed "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), tasked with overhauling federal operations and cutting costs. Announcing the appointments on Tuesday, Trump said the initiative aims to slash government waste, reduce regulations, and streamline federal agencies as part of his administration's renewed focus on limited, efficient governance.