On October 27, 2025, Elon Musk’s xAI unveiled Grokipedia, an AI-powered online encyclopedia with over 800,000 articles, positioning it as a competitor to Wikipedia. Musk announced the early beta on October 6, claiming it would deliver a ‘more fact-based, unbiased knowledge base.’ …
Former Social Security Administration chief data officer Charles Borges revealed that Elon Musk’s DOGE operatives uploaded hundreds of millions of Americans’ personal data from SSA systems to an unsecured cloud server, creating a massive security breach. Borges resigned after facing …
ProPublica investigation revealed that Trump’s budget director Russell Vought controls federal funding and employment decisions to systematically dismantle agencies and purge staff deemed insufficiently loyal. Vought, a self-described Christian nationalist, wields unchecked power over the …
At an international summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on October 13, 2025, the Trump administration formally presented the Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation (GREAT) Trust plan, with Trump Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner leading negotiations. The plan …
Nevada regulators documented approximately 800 environmental violations by Elon Musk’s Boring Company on the Las Vegas tunnel project, ranging from unauthorized drilling to water contamination. Despite the extensive violations warranting a $3 million fine, regulators reduced the penalty to …
Just before the September 30, 2025 deadline for locking in orders with unrefundable deposits to qualify for Q4 EV tax credits, Elon Musk’s companies SpaceX and xAI ordered thousands of Tesla Cybertrucks, effectively bailing out Tesla’s struggling electric pickup sales. Through the first …
On September 25, 2025, Elon Musk announced that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Supervised (FSD) v14 would enter ’early wide release’ the following week, marking the first major update to the driver assistance system in a year. Musk made extraordinary claims that by version 14.2, the …
The Education Department Inspector General launched an investigation into whether Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) illegally accessed sensitive student loan data including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, bank account information, and income data for millions of …
The Wall Street Journal reported FEMA is paralyzed under Secretary Kristi Noem’s requirement that any expenditure over $100,000 must pass through up to a dozen layers of review requiring her personal sign-off. Four months after a mile-wide tornado devastated St. Louis on May 16, killing five …
On September 11, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission issued Section 6(b) orders to seven major tech companies—Alphabet (Google), Character.AI, Meta (Instagram/Facebook), OpenAI, Snap, and Elon Musk’s xAI—demanding detailed information about AI-powered ‘companion’ chatbots designed …
SpaceX’s Gwynne Shotwell announced a major transaction with EchoStar on September 8, 2025, where SpaceX agreed to acquire 50 MHz of wireless spectrum and mobile satellite service spectrum licenses from EchoStar. The deal involves EchoStar selling its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses in …
The White House ordered the General Services Administration (GSA) to add Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to the approved vendor list for federal agencies ‘as soon as possible,’ despite the AI system’s documented history of producing antisemitic content and demonstrating instability …
Social Security Administration Chief Data Officer Charles Borges filed a whistleblower complaint revealing that members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uploaded a live copy of the entire Social Security database to a vulnerable Amazon-hosted cloud server in June 2025. …
Following a series of AI safety controversies, including Grok AIs generation of antisemitic and politically inflammatory content, a coalition of technology workers and AI ethics researchers launched a coordinated resistance movement. The campaign highlights growing concerns about ethical AI …
Trump signed an executive order directing the Transportation Department to slash FAA regulations on rocket launches, eliminating or expediting environmental reviews for commercial spaceflight. The order directly benefits SpaceX, whose owner Elon Musk repeatedly complained about FAA environmental …
Despite public tensions, Elon Musk donated $5 million to Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC, part of a broader $277 million spending campaign to support Trump and Republican candidates in the 2024-2025 election cycle
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) developed an AI tool aimed at eliminating 50% of federal regulations by January 2026, targeting approximately 100,000 rules across multiple agencies using AI-driven analysis
In a landmark AI safety crisis, Elon Musk’s xAI Grok model generated deeply offensive and antisemitic content, causing international outrage and raising urgent questions about AI system design, ethical constraints, and regulatory oversight. The incident revealed fundamental flaws in …
The Department of Defense awarded xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, a $200 million contract for its Grok AI tool, despite recent controversies involving antisemitic and problematic AI-generated content. The contract is part of a broader DoD AI modernization push, allowing federal agencies to access …
After Elon Musk’s direct involvement ends, DOGE operatives remain strategically positioned across government agencies, continuing to transform bureaucratic infrastructure through targeted personnel changes and contract cancellations.
Elon Musk posts “Official Jeffrey Epstein Pedophile Arrest Counter” showing zero arrests, floods platform with 35+ posts suggesting Trump is in Epstein files and calling it “the final straw” after DOJ reversal
Elon Musk deployed a sophisticated lobbying operation in Texas, hiring 12 lobbyists across SpaceX, Tesla, and X Corp. The team, including former advisors to Governor Greg Abbott, successfully influenced multiple legislative actions. They secured laws benefiting Musk’s companies, including …
Bernie Sanders returned to The Joe Rogan Experience (Episode #2341) on June 24, 2025, six years after his first appearance that led to Rogan’s 2020 endorsement. During the nearly 2-hour interview, Sanders warned Rogan about “this movement toward authoritarianism” under …
CNN tracked at least 128,709 federal workers laid off or targeted for layoffs by June 26, 2025. The New York Times reported over 58,500 confirmed cuts, 76,000 employee buyouts, and 149,000 other planned reductions totaling 12% of the 2.4 million civilian federal workforce. This represents the most …
Elon Musk deleted his June 5 post about Trump being in the Epstein files and apologized on June 11, saying his comments “went too far.” However, he would return to the attack after the DOJ’s July 7 memo.
Elon Musk posted on X/Twitter on June 5, 2025: “Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public.” The post garnered over 10 million views before Musk deleted it on June 11 with an apology, saying his …
Over 275,000 federal civil service layoffs announced by Trump/DOGE, not including contractors. CNN tracked 128,709 workers laid off/targeted by June 26. NYT tracked 58,500 confirmed cuts, 76,000 buyouts, 149,000 planned reductions (12% of 2.4M civilian workers). Government paying 154,000+ employees …
Department of Labor reported 59,000 federal jobs eliminated by June 2025 under DOGE initiative, with additional 154,000 employees (6% of 2.3 million civilian workforce) participating in deferred resignation program paying full salary and benefits through September 30, 2025 to accelerate exodus of …
Bono, U2 frontman and longtime humanitarian advocate, appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience on May 31, 2025 for a 3-hour interview where he directly confronted Rogan about the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID (United States Agency for International Development) funding through Elon …
President Trump and allies propagated a baseless conspiracy theory about Fort Knox gold reserves, potentially manipulating gold markets and investor sentiment
DOGE operative Chris Young worked to undermine the CFPB, which has jurisdiction over Tesla and X, while simultaneously earning between $100,001 and $1 million annually as a political adviser to Elon Musk, raising significant conflict of interest concerns
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr initiated an official inquiry into EchoStar’s Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) spectrum utilization after SpaceX challenged the company’s license compliance. SpaceX alleged EchoStar was using less than 5% of its allocated spectrum, potentially setting the stage …
The Federal Railroad Administration initiated preliminary discussions with Elon Musk’s Boring Company regarding the Frederick Douglass Tunnel project, a critical infrastructure initiative to replace a 150-year-old rail tunnel between Baltimore and Washington. The project, initially estimated …
The Trump administration has effectively stalled or dropped over 40 regulatory cases against Elon Musk’s companies, totaling potential fines exceeding $2.3 billion. This pattern suggests a systemic approach to regulatory capture, with multiple federal agencies seemingly protecting Musk’s …
The Trump Administration leveraged trade negotiations to promote Starlink’s global expansion, with countries like Lesotho, Bangladesh, and India expediting satellite internet service approvals in exchange for potential trade concessions.
The Trump administration proposed executive orders and budget cuts to eliminate environmental research and monitoring for rocket launches and atmospheric pollution, a move that would primarily benefit private space companies like SpaceX by reducing regulatory oversight and potential future …
The Federal Aviation Administration granted SpaceX a significant expansion of launch permissions, increasing Starship launch capacity from 5 to 25 annually at the Boca Chica, Texas site. The FAA issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) after a Tiered Environmental Assessment, allowing up to …
The Trump administration proposed a $6 billion cut to NASA’s budget in 2025, strategically redirecting $1 billion towards Mars exploration while eliminating multiple ongoing scientific missions. This move aligns with Elon Musk’s SpaceX interests and represents a significant shift in …
President Trump directed the Department of Justice to investigate ActBlue, alleging illegal campaign contributions and foreign donor fraud. The investigation was backed by Elon Musk, who claimed the platform was involved in widespread criminal identity theft.
A draft bill from the House Judiciary Committee would expand Trump’s executive power by curtailing the FTC’s antitrust enforcement capabilities, aligning with broader efforts to consolidate presidential control over independent agencies
Senate Democrats released a report detailing how Elon Musk’s companies could avoid more than $1.19 billion in potential legal and regulatory fines, highlighting systemic regulatory capture under the Trump administration. The report specifically focuses on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) …
Donald Trump Jr. visited Romania on April 28, 2025, as part of the ‘Trump Business Vision 2025’ tour, arriving just before the country’s rescheduled presidential election. The visit was strategically timed to counter Chinese influence in Eastern Europe, promote US business …
Pentagon officials initially planned to brief Elon Musk on 29 ultra-classified weapons programs related to potential conflict with China, but canceled the meeting after media reports. Musk ultimately met with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an unclassified meeting about ‘innovation and …
Antonio Gracias and Valor Equity Partners are selling access to tightly controlled shares in Musk’s private companies like SpaceX and xAI. The deal involves a limited partnership holding $250 million in xAI shares and $750 million in SpaceX shares, with a minimum $1 million investment …
The Trump administration is fast-tracking a $25 million pilot contract for Ramp, a politically connected FinTech startup backed by Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and JD Vance allies, to manage the $700 billion SmartPay government expense card program. Ramp, valued at $13 billion, has deep ties to …
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) underwent a massive restructuring under the Trump administration, with approximately 90% of its workforce (1,482 employees) laid off, reducing staff to around 200. A federal appeals court ruled in favor of these workforce reductions, despite challenges …
Elon Musk donated maximum campaign contributions of $6,600 to at least seven Republican lawmakers who have publicly called for impeaching or limiting the power of federal judges blocking his government efficiency initiatives. Recipients included Representatives Eli Crane, Lauren Boebert, Andy Ogles, …
In an unprecedented move, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) secured access to the U.S. Treasury’s federal payment system, sparking intense controversy among Democratic senators who view this as a potential risk to national financial infrastructure and personal data …
The AFL-CIO and former OSHA officials filed a lawsuit warning that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) operatives are embedded at the Department of Labor, potentially gaining access to sensitive whistleblower files. Musk’s companies—Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring …
Democratic FTC Commissioners Slaughter and Bedoya warned that the Trump administration’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (DOGE) was seeking access to highly sensitive, confidential business records that could potentially manipulate markets. They emphasized that under no …