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Trump: Musk's New Party Is 'Ridiculous'

President mocks the America Party

(Newser) - Elon Musk's promise of a new political party has drawn sharp criticism from former ally President Trump, who dismissed the move as "ridiculous" and warned Musk's America Party would disrupt America's two-party system, the BBC reports. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One Sunday,...

'The America Party Is Formed,' Musk Posts

Post gives no details but had said he might focus on a few congressional races

(Newser) - Because his people demanded it, Elon Musk posted Saturday on X , "Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom." On Friday, the billionaire had put the question to his followers on X, as he's done with other issues, Reuters reports. His Saturday post...

Tesla Reports Record Fall in Sales
Tesla Reports
Record Fall in Sales
Jul 2, 2025 3:33 PM CDT

Tesla Reports Record Fall in Sales

Musk has been focusing on autonomous driving tech, not refreshing aging lineup of cars

(Newser) - Tesla has reported a 13.5% year-on-year drop in worldwide sales for the second quarter of 2025—but its stock rose almost 5% Wednesday because analysts had expected an even steeper fall. Tesla said it delivered 384,122 cars in the quarter, down almost 60,000 from the same period...

Trump Doubles Down on Threats to Musk

President talks about siccing DOGE on him, as well as deportation

(Newser) - The bickering between President Trump and Elon Musk over the "big beautiful bill" resumed late Monday, and Trump kept it in play Tuesday morning. The president reiterated the idea of having the Musk-created Department of Government Efficiency investigate Musk's various federal subsidies and contracts, and he didn't...

Trump Threatens to Unleash DOGE on Musk

'Without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa'

(Newser) - The Elon Musk-President Trump feud appears to be back on. After Musk lashed out at Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill' on Monday, threatening to form a new political party if it passed, Trump fired back with a post on Truth Social early Tuesday. He suggested that the Department of...

Musk Says He'll Create a New Party if Big Bill Passes

He says lawmakers who support bill 'will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth'

(Newser) - As the Senate moved toward a final vote on President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," Elon Musk stepped up his criticism of the bill he once called a "disgusting abomination"—and renewed his threat to form a new political party. "If this insane spending bill...

Musk Resurfaces to Slam Trump Bill
Musk Resurfaces
to Slam Trump Bill
Jun 29, 2025 10:00 AM CDT

Musk Resurfaces to Slam Trump Bill

New version favors 'industries of the past,' billionaire posts

(Newser) - As Senate Republican leaders tweaked President Trump's domestical policy legislation over the weekend to gather win votes to pass it, they heard from a former Oval Office regular. "The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country!...

Teen DOGE Lieutenant Isn't Leaving Government After All

Edward Coristine, 19, is now at the Social Security Administration

(Newser) - One of the more high-profile members of the DOGE team isn't leaving the government after all. Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old nicknamed "Big Balls," has indeed left the Department of Government Efficiency, but he has landed a new job at the Social Security Administration, reports Wired . Coristine is...

Tesla Robotaxis Have Arrived
Tesla Robotaxis
Are On the Road
Jun 23, 2025 2:30 AM CDT

Tesla Robotaxis Are On the Road

In Austin, at least

(Newser) - Tesla's highly anticipated robotaxi service launched in Austin, Texas, Sunday, with 10 to 20 driverless Model Ys available during what amounts to a test run. Elon Musk says the service will ultimately be expanded. For now, rides will cost a flat $4.20, and a safety monitor will be...

SpaceX Rocket Explodes at Starbase
SpaceX Rocket
Explodes at Starbase
Jun 19, 2025 3:00 AM CDT

SpaceX Rocket Explodes at Starbase

Rocket was being tested at Texas launch site

(Newser) - A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky, the AP reports. The company said the Starship "experienced a major anomaly" at about 11pm while on the test stand preparing for the tenth flight test at Starbase, SpaceX's launch...

Elon Musk Shares Drug Test Results
Elon Musk Shares
Drug Test Results
Jun 17, 2025 5:44 PM CDT

Elon Musk Shares Drug Test Results

He challenges newspapers to do the same

(Newser) - Elon Musk was not on drugs last week, according to a drug test he posted on X early Tuesday with the comment "lol." The move followed a New York Times investigation last month that accused Musk of heavily using drugs including ketamine and ecstasy when he was on...

Elon Musk's Trans Daughter Performs in LA Drag Show

Audience went wild for Vivian Wilson

(Newser) - Vivian Wilson, the transgender daughter of former First Buddy Elon Musk, made her "drag debut" Friday night in Los Angeles, per TMZ . Wilson, who ditched her dad's last name when she turned 18 and has spoken out against his anti-trans views on multiple occasions , was the headliner at...

Lawsuit: Musk's $1M Checks to Voters Were Bribes

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign says his cash giveaways were meant to sway court election

(Newser) - A Wisconsin watchdog group is taking Elon Musk to court, alleging he tried to sway the state's Supreme Court election by bribing voters with million-dollar checks and cash prizes. The lawsuit claims Musk's high-profile giveaways crossed the line into illegal election bribery and could threaten the integrity...

Report: Musk Retreated After Monday Phone Call

Sources say Musk spoke to Vance, Wiles, and eventually Trump

(Newser) - Before Elon Musk's public mea culpa regarding some of his inflammatory posts about President Trump, he apparently had a private conversation with Trump himself. Sources tell outlets including CNN , the New York Times , and the Wall Street Journal that on Friday, Vice President JD Vance and Susie Wiles, the...

Musk Says He's Sorry About His Trump Tweets

'They went too far,' writes the billionaire

(Newser) - The feud between Elon Musk and President Trump appears to be officially over: Musk tweeted an apology overnight—or at least an expression of regret:
  • "I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week," he wrote . "They went too far."

Elon Musk's Father: My Son 'Made a Mistake'

Errol Musk chalks up Elon's fight with Trump to stress, predicts they will reconcile

(Newser) - Elon Musk's father thinks his son will eventually patch up his relationship with President Trump and blamed an overload of stress for their recent falling out. Errol Musk spoke with Russia's Izvestia newspaper while on a visit to Moscow. Highlights:
  • "Elon made a mistake, I think, but
...

Trump Warns Musk Not to Back Democrats

President says he has no plans to mend fences with former ally

(Newser) - When Elon Musk broke with President Trump over his " outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill," the billionaire hinted at opposing Republicans who voted for it in the 2026 elections. After thinking about that possibility for a few days, Trump warned his former ally on Saturday that funding Democrats in...

No Phone Call, but Musk, Trump Seem to Move On

Neither returns to attack mode

(Newser) - Speculation about a peace-making call between President Trump and Elon Musk appears to have fizzled, but the Hill reports that both men nonetheless appear to be trying to change the subject on Friday. Musk returned to his X platform in the early afternoon and began tweeting, but not about the...

Trump-Musk Fight Puts JD Vance in a Jam

Vice president can't afford to alienate either man

(Newser) - The feud between President Trump and Elon Musk has put a number of Republicans in a difficult spot, but an analysis at Politico finds that Vice President JD Vance "could be the biggest loser of the blowout." The reason isn't hard to suss out: Vance is an...

Trump Might Sell His Tesla
Trump May Sell His Tesla
Jun 6, 2025 10:03 AM CDT

Trump May Sell His Tesla

President bought one in March as a sign of support for Elon Musk

(Newser) - Months before their relationship fell apart in spectacular fashion , President Trump made a high-profile purchase of a Tesla from Elon Musk. Now, Trump is considering selling the vehicle, a senior administration official tells CBS News and the New York Times . When he bought the $80,000 car in March as...

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