Page 26 - Latest Updates on Elon Musk
USAID workers get 15 mins to clear out workspaces as agency gets dismantled
USAID has been one of the biggest targets so far of a broad campaign by President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency, a project of Trump adviser Elon Musk
 "USAID workers get 15 mins to clear out workspaces as agency gets dismantled")
Providing 'tech support,' fixing US 'govt computer systems', says Elon Musk
Musk added that he had received "a lot of death threats," over the work he has been doing, which has involved hundreds of people losing their jobs
 "Providing 'tech support,' fixing US 'govt computer systems', says Elon Musk")
Musk, his tech support effort get star turn at Trump's Cabinet meeting
Musk defended his weekend attempt to require government workers to justify their prior week's work under penalty of termination
 "Musk, his tech support effort get star turn at Trump's Cabinet meeting")
US federal workers who ignore Musk risk their jobs, President Trump warns
The president suggested some agencies could see dramatic job reductions, saying Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin was considering eliminating 65 per cent of his staff
 "US federal workers who ignore Musk risk their jobs, President Trump warns")
Wisconsin SC candidates spar over Musk, Soros donations in high-stakes race
The race for ideological control of the battleground state's highest court is nonpartisan in name only, with Republicans lining up behind Schimel and Democrats backing Susan Crawford
 "Wisconsin SC candidates spar over Musk, Soros donations in high-stakes race")
Trump administration orders more layoffs as Musk meets with cabinet
The memo calls for a "significant reduction" in headcount, but does not specify how many workers should be laid off, beyond the 100,000 who have already taken a buyout or been fired
 "Trump administration orders more layoffs as Musk meets with cabinet")
Trump shares Gaza plans through AI video: Gold statues, cocktails, luxury
Trump's AI Gaza video stirs controversy with Netanyahu, men in bikinis & luxury, reimagining the war-torn region as a futuristic paradise with golden skyscrapers
 "Trump shares Gaza plans through AI video: Gold statues, cocktails, luxury")
280,000 Canadians want Elon Musk's citizenship revoked: Here's why
Elon Musk's ties to Donald Trump have raised concerns in Canada, especially as the US President has threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports
 "280,000 Canadians want Elon Musk's citizenship revoked: Here's why")
Elon Musk tops superbillionaires index; Ambani, Adani join exclusive club
Superbillionaires hold over 16 per cent of the total wealth among billionaires, a sharp rise from just 4 per cent a decade ago in 2014, according to Altrata data
 "Elon Musk tops superbillionaires index; Ambani, Adani join exclusive club")
Trump's approval rating tops Biden; support for immigration policy grows
The poll also revealed that 38% of those surveyed held a favourable opinion of tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been actively involved in Donald Trump's government restructuring efforts
 "Trump's approval rating tops Biden; support for immigration policy grows")
Elon Musk in politics? His father Errol says 'he will struggle to connect'
Speculation about Elon Musk's political ambitions has grown post-Trump era, fuelled by his presence at key government meetings and informal political gatherings
 "Elon Musk in politics? His father Errol says 'he will struggle to connect'")
Tesla sales plunge globally as anti-Elon Musk backlash takes hold
In California, Tesla sales fell 12 per cent last year as Musk attacked leaders of a state that played a pivotal role in the carmaker surviving its tumultuous early years
 "Tesla sales plunge globally as anti-Elon Musk backlash takes hold")
Who is Amy Gleason, DOGE's acting administrator named by White House?
The White House has clarified that billionaire Elon Musk, despite his involvement in overseeing the initiative, does not hold the legal role of DOGE head
 "Who is Amy Gleason, DOGE's acting administrator named by White House?")
US lawmakers warn that China could use Elon Musk to influence Trump
China's Washington embassy said China welcomed mutually beneficial cooperation" with people from all walks of life in the United States
 "US lawmakers warn that China could use Elon Musk to influence Trump")
Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion among US federal workers
The confusing back-and-forth has rippled through the federal bureaucracy, with some agencies instructing workers to comply and others not
 "Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion among US federal workers")
Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Elon Musk, DOGE
The employees also warned that many of those enlisted by Musk to help him slash the size of the federal government under President Donald Trump's administration were political ideologues
 "Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Elon Musk, DOGE")
Federal employees may get more demands to justify work at Musk's direction
The Office of Personnel Management told agency leaders Monday that their employees did not have to comply with a Musk-inspired edict for workers to report their recent accomplishments
 "Federal employees may get more demands to justify work at Musk's direction")
Elon Musk isn't running DOGE but Amy Gleason is, says White House official
Gleason, a health care technology executive, is serving as the acting administrator of DOGE, according to a White House official, who requested anonymity to discuss a matter that is not public
Elon Musk's India move shows the cracks in Donald Trump's coalition
Tesla has long wanted to sell cars in India, but Musk has balked at the high tariffs that would be applicable on imported high-end EVs
 "Elon Musk's India move shows the cracks in Donald Trump's coalition")
Musk has inside track to modernise air traffic communications system
Musk said that the network used by air traffic controllers is aging and requires drastic and quick action to modernise it
 "Musk has inside track to modernise air traffic communications system")
