Page 20 - Latest Updates on Elon Musk
Musk says he will finish most of $1 trn federal cost cuts within weeks
DOGE estimates it has saved US taxpayers $115 billion as of March 24 through actions including workforce reductions, asset sales and contract cancellations
 "Musk says he will finish most of $1 trn federal cost cuts within weeks")
Man accused of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas arrested: Police
Paul Hyon Kim, 36, faces charges in connection with the March 18 attack in both state and federal court
 "Man accused of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas arrested: Police")
Trump administration plans large layoffs, targets 10K jobs in health dept
The jobs cuts come after around 10,000 employees have already opted to leave the department through so-called voluntary separation letters
 "Trump administration plans large layoffs, targets 10K jobs in health dept")
Hurun Rich List 2025: Elon Musk world's richest; check who trail him
The report noted that since the wealth cut-off date of January 15, 2025, Elon Musk's fortune has declined by nearly $100 billion
 "Hurun Rich List 2025: Elon Musk world's richest; check who trail him")
Elon Musk one of the few winners from Donald Trump's auto tariffs
The electric vehicle maker has large factories in California and Texas that churn out all the cars it sells in the US
 "Elon Musk one of the few winners from Donald Trump's auto tariffs")
Trump calls auto tariffs 'maybe good for Tesla,' Musk says 'not unscathed'
The auto tariffs are set to take effect on April 2, with collection beginning April 3, as confirmed by the White House
 "Trump calls auto tariffs 'maybe good for Tesla,' Musk says 'not unscathed'")
Tesla to start sales in Saudi next month as Musk and the Kingdom mend ties
The dispute started when Musk tweeted in 2018 he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private after meeting Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. But the deal didn't materialise
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Trump calls Musk a 'friend' in meeting, says he never asked for anything
Trump's acknowledgment of his friendship comes at a time when DOGE chief Musk has been facing several setbacks
 "Trump calls Musk a 'friend' in meeting, says he never asked for anything")
Delhi HC to hear Musk's Tesla infringement suit against India's Tesla Power
Tesla Inc had filed a trademark infringement suit in the Delhi High Court on May 2 last year against Gurugram-based Tesla Power India
 "Delhi HC to hear Musk's Tesla infringement suit against India's Tesla Power")
Nasa staff worried as layoffs begin under Trump's cost-cutting initiative
Nasa begins layoffs under Trump's cost-cutting orders; a 'Tiger Team' has been formed to identify efficiencies as scientists fear a brain drain and growing distrust in leadership
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DOGE cuts testing conservative voters' faith in poll for Gaetz's old seat
The district is home to more veterans than any other congressional district in the country and reelected Gaetz to a fifth term in 2024 by a more than 30-point margin over Valimont
 "DOGE cuts testing conservative voters' faith in poll for Gaetz's old seat")
US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy steps down as deputy takes over
The abrupt exit adds to the volatility gripping the post office, which has seen sputtering gains in DeJoy's yearslong plan to cut costs, reverse losses and improve efficiency
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FBI, ATF form task force to investigate Tesla vandalism, arson cases
The incidents come amid escalating backlash against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his role in President Donald Trump's administration
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South Africa's Prez denies 'white persecution' amid Musk's genocide claim
Ramaphosa said in his weekly message to the nation that South Africans should not allow events beyond our shores to divide us or turn us against each other
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US federal judge blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing union members' data
Her order comes as the Trump administration is trying to persuade another federal judge in New York to partially lift limits on Treasury data access she imposed on a DOGE-affiliated staffer
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Tesla woes, Trump tariff protests suggest consumer boycotts taking effect
Tesla's new vehicle sales have plunged 72% in Australia and 76% in Germany, while its share price has dropped over 50% since December 2024, amid growing calls for Musk to step down as CEO
 "Tesla woes, Trump tariff protests suggest consumer boycotts taking effect")
Espionage concerns rise as Trump, Musk fire thousands of federal workers
Every former federal worker with knowledge of or access to sensitive information or systems could be a target
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'I'll pay it out of my own pocket': Trump on Nasa astronauts' overtime fee
Originally an eight-day test mission, Williams and Wilmore stayed over nine months at the ISS due to helium leaks and thruster malfunctions that made their Starliner capsule unsafe to return
 "'I'll pay it out of my own pocket': Trump on Nasa astronauts' overtime fee")
Elon Musk meets Pentagon officials, demands prosecution of leakers
Earlier on Friday, before arriving at the Pentagon, Musk lashed out at the New York Times, calling it pure propaganda. I look forward to the prosecutions of those at the Pentagon
Elon Musk-owned Starlink gets NOC to launch services in Pakistan
Interestingly, Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) is banned in Pakistan
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