Elon Musk’s provocative moves spark controversy today. A chainsaw stunt, low public approval, looming federal penalties, and Tesla protests underscore growing backlash over his political ties.

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• www.npr.org
• abcnews.go.com
• www.latimes.com
• www.theguardian.com

Banks completed the sale of Elon Musk’s X debt, marking the end of a long financial cycle. Meanwhile, a new Memphis data center has sparked air quality concerns, underscoring rising environmental tensions.

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• www.reuters.com
• www.momscleanairforce.org
• www.biography.com

Elon Musk left a prominent Trump cabinet session, crediting DOGE for saving billions. His farewell, marked by a 'Gulf of America' cap, hints at shifting alliances in business and politics.

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• www.cnbc.com

Elon Musk defended his work with the Department of Government Efficiency as he scales back his government role. He acknowledged DOGE’s progress amid criticism and hinted ambiguously about his future, even drawing spiritual parallels.

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• apnews.com
• www.pbs.org
• abcnews.go.com
• www.cnn.com

Elon Musk scores a win as Trump's 2026 budget plan targets funding for NASA and defense, potentially awarding SpaceX billions in new contracts, sparking fresh innovation in the space sector.

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• www.nytimes.com

Elon Musk’s SpaceX site in Texas is now an official city, Starbase, while debates swirl around his expansive business interests.

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• apnews.com
• www.cnn.com

Musk recapped his tumultuous year as Texans voted overwhelmingly to form a new city around Starbase, giving SpaceX greater local control.

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• www.newsweek.com
• www.npr.org
• www.vanityfair.com
• abcnews.go.com