Elon Musk is casting doubt on the first major tech investment announcement made by President Trump, openly questioning the administration he now serves. On Tuesday, Mr. Trump announced a joint venture between OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle to create at least $100 billion in computing infrastructure to power artificial intelligence, some of which is already underway. … Read more
With the official establishment on Monday of President Trump’s closely watched effort to slash federal spending — which he has called the Department of Government Efficiency — some key information was revealed, including details about how the group will be structured and a new focus on modernizing technology. But a number of critical questions have … Read more
If President Trump has his way, the auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles will soon slam into reverse. He will erase tax credits for electric vehicle purchases, federal grants for chargers, and subsidies and loans to help retool assembly lines and build battery factories. Executive orders issued by Mr. Trump on Inauguration Day amount to … Read more
The world is in an age of disruption, whether in politics, economy or technology. In any such era, uncertainty rises. Among nations, there will inevitably be winners and losers. Business as usual or maintaining a status quo may seem like a safe option, but it is not. Only nations that embrace the disruptions and are … Read more
Anytime the Bidens interacted with the Trumps, it was captivating to watch. They stood strangely together as Mr. Trump was sworn in. His youngest son, Barron, who is especially beloved by the MAGA base, approached Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris to shake their hands. The Rotunda was filled with Mr. Trump’s children, grandchildren and in-laws, … Read more
Elon Musk ignited speculation and chatter online when he made a hand gesture twice during a speech celebrating President Trump on Monday. Speaking at a celebratory rally at the Capital One Arena in Washington hours after Mr. Trump was sworn in as president, Mr. Musk thanked the crowd for choosing Mr. Trump during “a fork … Read more
Elon Musk is likely to be given office space in the West Wing, giving him close proximity to President Trump as the world’s richest man steers a project that aims to cut as much as $2 trillion in government spending, two people with knowledge of the planning said. Mr. Musk had been expected to be … Read more
Nonprofit groups filed three lawsuits against President Trump’s administration minutes after he took office on Monday, arguing that his so-called Department of Government Efficiency was violating laws that require federal advisory committees to be open to the public and to include a diversity of viewpoints. Mr. Trump’s new “department” is not actually an agency of … Read more
Three of the richest men in the world, foreign dignitaries, tech and business executives, former presidents and an assortment of performers and other celebrities are on the guest list for President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration on Monday, even as much of the midday ceremony has been moved indoors amid forecasts of extreme cold. It is … Read more
President Biden warned in his farewell address to the nation last week that an oligarchy is taking shape in America. In Washington, the oligarchs are already here, buying big houses. Counting President-elect Donald J. Trump himself, there are at least a dozen billionaires among his cabinet picks and those headed for senior roles in the … Read more