Spending

Elon Musk debuts grip on Washington by sinking spending bill | Elon Musk

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Using the power of the social media platform he owns and the threat of spending millions against Republicans in primaries, Elon Musk effectively tanked a congressional spending bill that would have kept the government running. The world’s richest man again flexed the muscle he gained during the 2024 election, in which he spent big to … Read more

Musk Kills Spending Deal, Demands Shutdown Until Trump Is Sworn In

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Elon Musk, self-described “First Buddy” of President-elect Donald Trump, went all out to thwart a last-minute funding deal to avert a government shutdown. The move was a direct challenge to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, who rolled out the sweeping plan on Tuesday night. Now, it appears Musk has successfully killed the stopgap measure in … Read more