The journalist Kara Swisher discusses Elon Musk's goals in government — and the factors that have led to his radicalization.

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Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.

Elon Musk has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Norwegian libertarian MP Marius Nilsen, who tossed the Tesla ...

As U.S. President Donald Trump took office in 2025, his inauguration celebrations were marked by controversy over a gesture ...

Elon Musk’s controversial gesture, which some interpreted as a Nazi-style salute, drew criticism from Trump’s political ...

Senate Democrats announced a bill that would curb Elon Musk from accessing Americans' personal data, but they'll need Republican help to pass it.

The world’s richest man is now also one of the most politically powerful. Musk’s journey to mega MAGA funder sheds some light ...

Elon Musk at Trump's post-inauguration rally ... He followed that up by reposting right-wing images of Democrats like Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and Hillary Clinton making out-of-context ...

Elon Musk, who has been accused of performing the salute at an inauguration event this week, shared social media post that ...