Elon Musk’s Boring Company is in discussions with federal officials over a major Amtrak project, potentially advancing innovative tunnel solutions for rail transportation.
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Elon Musk
Week of May 12 – May 18, 2025
Global moves and local uproar: Musk’s week of wins and woes.
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Elon Musk forged key global connections, securing Starlink approval and discussing tunnel projects while facing a corruption probe and new legal threats over spending. In Texas, local cutbacks spurred unrest among workers, and his shifting focus from crypto to space sparked a public controversy that paints a complex picture of ambition and challenge.
Elon Musk features prominently at a high-profile U.S.-Saudi business lunch and secures Starlink’s approval, while his companies reap benefits from his rapport with Trump’s administration.
www.nytimes.com · www.cnbc.com · www.cnn.comLawmakers have launched a corruption probe into alleged Starlink deal favoritism linked to the Trump administration, while Elon Musk strengthens his influence with new market moves in Saudi Arabia.
www.foreign.senate.gov · www.theguardian.comFreshman Democrats introduced a bill enabling citizens to sue Elon Musk for blocking congressionally approved spending, intensifying scrutiny over his fiscal decisions.
min.house.govResidents in Elon Musk's Texas area face severe cutbacks on local services, prompting SpaceX workers to push for self-governance as they navigate shifting corporate policies.
capitalandmain.comElon Musk’s day sees a chaotic mix: his chatbot sparks uproar, he shifts focus from DOGE to Tesla, Mars ambitions falter, and protests underscore mounting public unease.
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