47 h. ago Elon Musk’s SpaceX frontrunner to build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield

Elon Musk has been a close ally of US president Donald Trump since backing him on the campaign trail in 2024

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2 d. ago Donald Trump could close historic US Consulate in Edinburgh as part of DOGE cut backs

The United States has had a continual government presence in the Scots capital since the 18th century.

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3 d. ago US Consulate in Edinburgh set to close as part of Elon Musk's DOGE cuts under Donald Trump

The consulate in Edinburgh has been in operation since 1798 - but has been earmarked for closure by Elon Musk.

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5 d. ago Musk admits that DOGE may only cut 15 percent of its stated $1 trillion goal

Musk’s DOGE continues to include significant errors on their public savings reports

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7 d. ago Russell Brand in Donald Trump's 'inner circle' after reinventing himself

Former comedian Russell Brand has been invited into US President Donald Trump's list of close friends, having declared himself a born-again Christian having previously rejected religion

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7 d. ago Tesla stops taking orders in China for two models imported from US

Carmaker removes ‘order now’ buttons for Model S saloon and Model X SUV on its Chinese website amid tariffs warBusiness live – latest updatesTesla has stopped taking orders in China for two models it previously imported from the US, as companies scramble to adapt to prohibitive tariffs imposed in Donald Trump’s trade war.The manufacturer, run by Trump’s close ally Elon Musk, removed “order now” buttons on its Chinese website for its Model S saloon and Model X sports utility vehicle. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Inside Elon Musk and Donald Trump's White House squabble – and why China is to blame

Donald Trump and Elon Musk, close confidantes since the President's run to the Oval Office, are said to be splitting ways with the Tesla billionaire set to step down from his role

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2 w. ago Elon Musk 'set to leave Donald Trump's cabinet', president tells allies

Donald Trump has told close allies that Tesla CEO Elon Musk will take a step back in the coming weeks, it has been reported, as backlash of Musk's influence over the government grows

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