The next phase of Elon Musk’s plan to entangle his companies with the workings of the federal government is well underway. That entails not only President Donald Trump’s photo op with a Tesla in front of the White House but also, surprisingly, the future of your internet connection. More specifically, Musk is making moves that […]
Elon Musk’s DOGE team to close Bureau of Land Management Ukiah field office
Fact-checking Trump address claims Fact-checking Trump’s claims on Social Security fraud, DOGE cuts 06:19 The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, plans to close the Bureau of Land Management Field Office in Ukiah, Rep. Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, said last month. The proposed closure is part of a nationwide Trump administration goal to decrease government […]
Elon Musk Seeks to Put $100 Million Into Trump Political Operation
Elon Musk has signaled to President Trump’s advisers in recent days that he wants to put $100 million into groups controlled by the Trump political operation, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. It is unheard-of for a White House staffer, even one with part-time status, to make such large political contributions to […]
Trump buys Tesla to support Elon Musk amid backlash
President Trump said Tuesday he was buying a Tesla vehicle as he doubled down on his support of Elon Musk, who has come under mounting scrutiny for leading the Trump administration’s government cost initiatives. “I’m going to buy because number one, it’s a great product. As good as it gets. Number two, because this man […]
Tesla stock rises after worst day in almost 5 years as Musk says US production will double
Tesla stock (TSLA) bounced back on Tuesday following its worst day in five years as CEO Elon Musk said the company would double down on US production. “As a function of the great policies of President Trump and his administration, and as an act of faith in America, Tesla is going to double vehicle output […]
Moves to Stop DOGE Accessing Americans’ Social Security Data
WASHINGTON — A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk ‘s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans. The motion for emergency relief was filed late Friday in federal court in Maryland by the legal services group […]
DOGE Cuts Efficiency Programs in the Name of ‘Efficiency’
You would think, given Elon Musk’s apparent disgust for government waste, that he would be thrilled to see staffers who have dedicated their careers to making things within the federal government work better. But, according to Wired, he and his team at the Department of Government Efficiency have opted instead to just fire them unceremoniously […]