Early Monday morning, a fire damaged seven Tesla Supercharger stations in Littleton, Massachusetts. Authorities believe the blaze was intentionally set.
On Thursday, The View co-host Joy Behar falsely accused billionaire Elon Musk of supporting South African apartheid, only to quickly walk back her remarks after facing pushback. Behar also claimed that Musk, who was born in South Africa, was "running the United States" for President Donald Trump.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) initiated significant layoffs on Thursday, releasing approximately 800 employees, including personnel from the National Weather Service (NWS).
Elon Musk warned Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) air traffic control communication system is nearing catastrophic failure, urging the agency to adopt Starlink technology to prevent a crisis. The FAA has confirmed it is currently testing three Starlink terminals as potential replacements.
The Trump administration has announced a significant reduction in foreign aid, eliminating over 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) contracts.
President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Elon Musk to attend the inaugural Cabinet meeting of his second term. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Musk's participation, highlighting his role in leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This move underscores the administration's commitment to streamlining government operations and reducing federal expenditures.
Elon Musk’s recent directive requiring federal employees to submit weekly accomplishment reports has sparked significant resistance and security concerns across multiple U.S. government agencies. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has cautioned its staff that responses to Musk’s email could be accessed by “malign foreign actors,” urging employees to consider potential security implications before complying.
Elon Musk, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has initiated an audit of the Department of Defense (DoD) to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are evaluating a proposal to distribute a portion of the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) savings directly to American taxpayers. The initiative, termed the "DOGE Dividend," suggests allocating 20% of DOGE's identified savings as tax refund checks, with the remaining 80% directed toward reducing the national deficit.
