Elon Musk-linked groups hit the headlines. One entity seeks IRS data access for tax details while another pours funds into ads ahead of a Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
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Elon Musk
Week of Feb 17 – Feb 23, 2025
Musk in the hot seat: political maneuvers, media showdowns, and a shocking chainsaw stunt stir controversy.
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Elon Musk's moves dominated the week as his political influence and controversial tactics drew sharp criticism. Investigations over executive decisions, heated media clashes, and union protests over his demands on federal workers sparked intense debates, amplified by a provocative chainsaw display and contentious communications.
Elon Musk sparked controversy today as officials dismissed claims of his leadership at the DOGE team and he clashed with reporters over dangerous media fantasies and online attacks.
www.npr.org · www.cnn.com · www.nytimes.com · apnews.com · www.pressherald.comLawmakers and officials push back on Elon Musk's growing political clout amid controversial executive decisions and nonprofit spending. Investigations and legislative moves question his role in government efficiency and court races.
mcgarvey.house.gov · apnews.com · oversightdemocrats.house.gov · www.reuters.com · www.pbs.orgElon Musk stirred debate today by brandishing a chainsaw gifted at a political event, fueling controversy over his provocative move and igniting concerns about its political impact.
www.bbc.comElon Musk demands federal workers document weekly activities or lose their jobs, provoking sharp union criticism over accountability and job security.
www.afge.org · www.npr.orgElon Musk faces backlash after sending a demeaning email demanding federal workers summarize their tasks, intensifying debates over his misleading claims on government spending.
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