Musk-Linked ‘Dark Money’ Group Got a $75 Million Anonymous Donation
A new 990 obtained by Sludge reveals the large anonymous donation to Building America's Future, which in the past has been used to keep Elon Musk's political spending secret.
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Fact Check: Musk Repeats Social Security Conspiracy on Joe Rogan Podcast
Musk recycled his claims of "massive fraud" in the Social Security program, this time saying it caused the recent government shutdown—and again, faced no fact checks on the show.
Billionaires, Crypto Investors, and Fossil Fuel Companies Fill up Trump Super PAC
As the Trump administration doled out new corporate tax breaks and rolled back regulations, donors who gained showered millions of dollars on the president’s political operation.
Trump Jr. Could Profit From 'Golden Dome'
Donald Trump Jr. became a partner at a MAGA-tied venture capital firm that is reportedly invested in two defense contractors considered frontrunners to build President Trump's missile shield.
Republicans Are Just Wrong About the SAVE Act and Real ID
Whether they are being purposefully misleading or don’t understand their own bill, Republicans like Byron Donalds, amplified by Elon Musk, are spreading misinformation about the mechanics of their voter registration proposal.
Trump Picks Apollo Co-Founder’s Son for DFC After Firm Shows Interest in X Debt
Apollo eventually purchased the debt at nearly full price, helping to bolster X's flagging valuation.
SpaceX Poised for Massive Profit From Pentagon Rocket Initiative
The Pentagon announced next steps in a program that could see SpaceX Starships being used to transport cargo and troops around the globe.
Tesla Gets a Recharge From Trump’s Auto Tariffs
Auto industry analysts say Tesla, which is losing market share in EVs, stands to win from Trump's 25% tariff plan on foreign-made cars.
Elon Musk Is Spending Big to Tip the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Musk and other billionaires are flooding the state with spending to influence voters ahead of pending cases on reproductive rights, redistricting, and unions.
Trump’s Corporate Clemency Spree
Inaugural donors and companies linked to president's associates have seen federal enforcement cases against them dropped since Trump took office.