Page 3 - Latest Updates on Elon Musk
Trump denies claims he's ceded presidency to Musk, calls it 'hoax'
Trump told a conservative audience in Phoenix, addressing growing complaints about the outsized role the Tesla boss has already had in his incoming administration
 "Trump denies claims he's ceded presidency to Musk, calls it 'hoax'")
Elon Musk killed US congressional spending bill, made false claims
Musk's objections to the 1,547-page omnibus bill included misinformation about congressional salaries, federal funding and public health preparedness
 "Elon Musk killed US congressional spending bill, made false claims")
US Congress approves funding bill hours before govt shutdown deadline
Johnson insisted Congress would "meet our obligations" and not allow federal operations to shutter ahead of the Christmas holiday season
 "US Congress approves funding bill hours before govt shutdown deadline")
Here's a list of tech leaders joining Trump's new Silicon Valley entourage
There's a larger coterie of tech world Trump supporters who are now working with the incoming administration
 "Here's a list of tech leaders joining Trump's new Silicon Valley entourage")
'Nasty trap': Trump and Musk oppose stopgap bill, US govt shutdown looms
The stopgap spending measure, designed to extend government funding until March 14, met resistance from President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk
 "'Nasty trap': Trump and Musk oppose stopgap bill, US govt shutdown looms")
Donald Trump attempts to kill bipartisan budget deal with Musk's help
Trump's joint statement with Vice President-elect JD Vance, which stopped the bill in its tracks, punctuated a daylong torrent of social media posts by Musk attacking the budget legislation
 "Donald Trump attempts to kill bipartisan budget deal with Musk's help")
Donald Trump, Elon Musk threaten govt shutdown; here's what that costs
Trump also rejected the interim spending package House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiated to keep the government operating beyond a Friday lapse
 "Donald Trump, Elon Musk threaten govt shutdown; here's what that costs")
Donald Trump opposes stopgap funding, warns GOP on debt ceiling demand
Donald Trump on Wednesday - just days before federal funding is set to expire - said he wanted lawmakers to include an increase to the debt ceiling in the package
 "Donald Trump opposes stopgap funding, warns GOP on debt ceiling demand")
Elon Musk taps Trump's ex-aide, tech execs for staffing DOGE initiative
Steve Davis, president of Boring Co., Musk's tunneling operation, and Michael Kratsios, former US chief technology officer, are among those leading interviews of potential candidates
 "Elon Musk taps Trump's ex-aide, tech execs for staffing DOGE initiative")
Senator Warren writes to Trump for conflict-of-interest rules for Elon Musk
Musk has time and again advocated for Donald Trump and advised him on government formation and taking a lead role in a new effort to cut federal spending
Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly same by Americans: AP-NORC poll
Experts are split on whether that overlap in public opinion is a good or bad thing for Musk's businesses or for Trump's politics
 "Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly same by Americans: AP-NORC poll")
Elon Musk, SpaceX face federal scrutiny for lax national security reporting
Elon Musk is required to disclose details about his private life, foreign travel, and other personal activities under the continuous vetting process required for security clearance at SpaceX
 "Elon Musk, SpaceX face federal scrutiny for lax national security reporting")
Musk denies claims of illegal use of Starlink devices in crisis-hit Manipur
Starlink, known for offering satellite internet services, does not hold a license to operate in India
Security forces in Manipur recover Starlink-like device from Imphal-East
The recovery of the Starlink-like device has prompted relevant agencies to investigate how the equipment found its way to the strife-torn state
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sees $76 bn wealth surge, trails Musk, Zuckerberg
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gained $76 bn in 2024, driven by Nvidia's AI dominance. With a $115 bn net worth, he ranks third in wealth growth, trailing Musk and Zuckerberg
 "Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sees $76 bn wealth surge, trails Musk, Zuckerberg")
Big Tech and Trump: Two books explore their turbulent relationship, future
Mr Musk, after spending more than $250 million on Trump's re-election, has signed on to help slash the federal budget as co-leader
 "Big Tech and Trump: Two books explore their turbulent relationship, future")
Trump attends Army-Navy game alongside allies, nominees, and Daniel Penny
Trump, who attended Army-Navy games as president-elect in 2016 and during his first term, has been making an increasing number of public appearances before his inauguration on Jan 20, 2025
OpenAI CEO, Perplexity donate $1 mn each to Trump's inaugural fund
President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead, Sam Altman said in a statement
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SEC extends deadline for Musk to respond to Twitter inquiry settlement
On Thursday, Musk tweeted a copy of a letter sent by his lawyer to the chair of the SEC saying agency staff had given him 48 hours to agree to pay a penalty or face charges
 "SEC extends deadline for Musk to respond to Twitter inquiry settlement")
SEC 'reopens' investigation into Neuralink, says Elon Musk's lawyer
Musk has long sparred with SEC and last year four lawmakers asked to investigate whether Musk committed securities fraud by allegedly misleading investors about brain implant developed by Neuralink.
 "SEC 'reopens' investigation into Neuralink, says Elon Musk's lawyer")
