3 d. ago Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand is to ditch Musk

The Tesla brand is in trouble, according to branding consultant Allen Adamson, who says the car company is facing headwinds due to a lack of innovation and the political activity of CEO Elon Musk.

Technology

6 d. ago Elon Musk's Starlink is likely to get a boost from the Trump administration

Elon Musk is hoping his role in the White House will give a big boost to Starlink, his fast-growing satellite broadband network. And Musk may have the allies he needs in the Trump administration. Critics of Musk fear the billionaire could be poised for huge giveaway in the form of broadband and radio spectrum contracts.

Politics

8 d. ago Democrats invoke children’s shows in bizarre defense of PBS, NPR: ‘Fire Elon, Save Elmo’

Democrats had some bizarre defenses for NPR and PBS in Wednesday’s House DOGE Subcommittee, invoking characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets to attack Republican efforts to cut funding.

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8 d. ago What is the 'state secrets privilege' invoked by the Trump administration?

The state secrets privilege allows the U.S. government to withhold sensitive evidence in court cases. Both Democratic and Republican administrations have invoked it.

Politics

1 week ago Former head of Social Security says Elon Musk and DOGE are wrong about the agency

Michael Astrue, former commissioner of Social Security Administration under George W. Bush and Barack Obama, told NPR Elon Musk is wrong about Social Security and that there is no widespread fraud.

Politics

1 week ago Elon Musk's Pentagon visit sparks more questions about his access to sensitive files

The New York Times reported Musk would be getting a briefing on U.S. plans for any potential war against China. The Trump administration pushed back, saying this is false.

Politics

2 w. ago A Tesla protester targeted by Elon Musk speaks out: 'I have to protect myself.'

"When one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful person in the world is saying you've committed a crime, it doesn't matter what the truth is," said Valerie Costa, an anti-Tesla protester.

Events

2 w. ago Tesla, led by Elon Musk, warns of export retaliation due to new Trump tariffs

Tesla has joined the ranks of U.S. companies concerned that Trump's aggressive tariff policies may negatively affect global sales.

Events

2 w. ago Washington among the bottom of states in public defense funding

Washington among the bottom of states in public defense funding  Cascade PBS News

Events

3 w. ago Elon Musk is winning Republican fans. Can Tesla win them over, too?

Tesla is gaining traction among conservative buyers while it loses support among liberals. But are there enough Republican EV shoppers to make up the difference?

Politics

3 w. ago Trump buys a Tesla with Elon Musk in tow, at the White House

The president perused a series of Teslas with the company's CEO, who also serves as Trump's adviser.

Politics

3 w. ago The government already knows a lot about you. DOGE is trying to access all of it

Agencies from Social Security to the IRS store sensitive data on millions of Americans. Here's what the government knows about us – and what's at risk as DOGE seeks access to the data.

Politics

3 w. ago Media Matters sues Elon Musk's X over 'libel tourism' legal assault

A new suit in an ongoing legal battle between the billionaire and the liberal advocacy group claims Musk's legal attacks are impeding the organization's work.

Events

3 w. ago Why VA mental health workers feel Elon Musk's emails are psychological warfare

Mental health professionals with the Veterans Health Administration say the stress caused by Elon Musk's "What did you do last week?" emails is hurting veterans' care.

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