The Importance of Being SpaceX
Tesla might be suffering, but SpaceX is poised to profit off billions in new government contracts
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Why the Pentagon Scuttled Its Briefing of Elon Musk on China War Plans
“You wouldn’t show it to a businessman,” President Trump said in denying that Elon Musk was to be briefed on top-secret plans in the event of war with China.
How Tim Walz Attacked Elon Musk by Borrowing From Trump
Tim Walz’s comments about Elon Musk suggest an attack on the tech billionaire’s immigrant background is making its way into the public conversation.
Son of Jair Bolsonaro Says He Will Seek Political Asylum in the U.S.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, a son of Brazil’s former president, said he planned to stay in the United States, claiming persecution back home.
Musk Keeps His Eye on Social Security
The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President Trump denies plans to cut those benefits.
Why Trump’s Tesla Showcase Mattered to Elon Musk
A lot has changed since former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. snubbed Elon Musk at an event in 2021.
Can Mark Carney, Canada’s New Leader, Negotiate With Trump?
Mark Carney will most likely be in power just a few weeks before a federal election is held. To win, he will try to convince Canadians he can take on, but also negotiate with, Trump.
What the Recent Cabinet Blowup Means for Musk
A billionaire who likes to have control could face some limits.
Social Security and Sex Robots: Musk Veers Off Script With Joe Rogan
Elon Musk’s three-hour interview with “The Joe Rogan Experience” offered a window into his worldview that was by turns crude and contradictory.
What’s Behind Trump’s Love-Hate Relationship With Canada
Canada is one of the United States’ largest trading partners, but President Trump wants to either take it or leave it.