Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA) stated Monday on MSNBC’s “The ReidOut” that Democrats are ready to withhold votes on any legislation until Republicans agree to subpoena either Elon Musk or members of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team.
Canadian New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh told CNN that he would like to impose a "100 percent tariff on Tesla directly targeting Elon Musk.”
On February 10, 2025, a consortium led by Elon Musk made a $97.4 billion offer to take control of OpenAI’s nonprofit arm, escalating tensions between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The bid, which includes backing from Musk’s AI startup xAI, Baron Capital, and other investors, seeks to realign OpenAI with its original nonprofit mission. Altman swiftly rejected the offer, responding on X (formerly Twitter), "no thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want."
The Congressional Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus has garnered the support of more than 100 lawmakers, reflecting a significant interest in reducing government waste and enhancing efficiency.
President Donald Trump made history on February 9, 2025, by becoming the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl. He watched the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. In a pre-game interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, Trump expressed unwavering support for Elon Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), despite recent legal obstacles.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to halt the production of the U.S. penny, citing the rising costs associated with minting the coin. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, "For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!"
The Justice Department will launch an inquiry into networks that have been "stealing government property and/or threatening government employees," Acting US Attorney for DC Ed Martin said.
Elon Musk, one of the most influential figures in technology and government reform, has become the target of an escalating trend of hate speech, defamation, and violent rhetoric.