Poll: Much of the public disapproves of Elon Musk’s role on Trump’s team
All the while, leading public officials — who were actually elected to positions of authority — coordinate their policymaking efforts with this billionaire as if he were in a position of real influence. But this isn’t the basis for an overwrought ...
‘Co-president’ Elon Musk? Trump ally tests influence in spending fight
The unelected tech billionaire’s outsize role in sending the federal government careening toward a potential shutdown alarmed Democrats, academics and watchdog groups.
Democrats, media allies push talking point that Elon Musk is truly incoming president instead of Trump
CNN, MSNBC and members of the Democratic Party are now suggesting that Elon Musk is coalescing power and pulling the strings for President-elect Trump.
Seth Meyers: Donald Trump Got ‘Cable Guy’-ed by Elon Musk
The “Late Night” host likened Trump’s relationship with Musk to the 1996 Jim Carrey movie: “You let him do you a favor, and now you can’t get rid of him.”
Lawrence: The weakness of Elon Musk and Donald Trump has now been fully exposed to the GOP
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s threats meant nothing to the 38 Republicans who voted against their spending bill. MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains why this is “very good news” for America.
In helping upend spending deal, Elon Musk foreshadows his power in Trump’s administration
The SpaceX founder and Tesla chief executive has demonstrated his money, megaphone, and misinformation can act like a rocket booster to the typical Trump chaos.
Trump team makes clear Elon Musk isn't the leader of the GOP
Democrats have started calling Elon Musk the "co-president" or "shadow president" to Trump. His team is making clear that's not true.
Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump
Wall Street Journal reporter Vivian Salama said Elon Musk is “definitely playing a risky game” by getting ahead of Donald Trump to tank a government funding bill. Democrats and other critics started calling Musk Trump’s “shadow president” on Wednesday after the billionaire Tesla CEO railed repeatedly against the bill in a social media spree,
Team Trump slaps back at claims Elon Musk is running the show
President-elect Donald Trump’s team has snapped back at claims that Elon Musk is running the show after the billionaire played a significant role in tanking a spending bill that would have averted a government shutdown.
Popeye and Tintin enter the public domain in 2025 along with novels from Faulkner and Hemingway
Popeye the Sailor and the Belgian boy reporter Tintin lead the class of characters and works of art becoming public domain in ...
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Scandals, some changes in public perception highlighted the year for sports betting
“I would say the public has soured on sports betting as a whole,” said Para, a consultant who has more than 20 years’ ...
Why Trump’s CDC pick is raising concern in the public health community
Public health experts worry that Weldon could undermine confidence in vaccines even as infectious-disease threats such as ...
Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of people could see more in benefits as a result.
The Senate voted early Saturday morning to repeal two laws that prevent many public employees from receiving Social Security, ...
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it ...