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Elon Musk’s companies gained over $613 billion since the U.S. election

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 by Lila Verma

Since the U.S. presidential election, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s business empire has experienced a remarkable surge, with his companies collectively gaining approximately $613 billion in market value. This growth underscores Musk’s influential role in sectors ranging from electric vehicles and space exploration to artificial intelligence and social media. Tesla’s Meteoric Rise Tesla Inc., Musk’s electric … Read more

Elon Musk’s Bold Speech on Government Spending Cuts

February 21, 2025 by Lila Verma

Elon Musk’s recent appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 20, 2025, sent shockwaves through the political and economic landscape. As the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk delivered a bold speech emphasizing the need for aggressive measures to reduce federal spending, arguing that such actions are necessary to … Read more

J.D. Vance: Taxpayer Funds Should Prioritize American Citizens Over Illegal Immigrants

February 21, 2025 by Lila Verma

Republican Senator J.D. Vance has once again stirred the national debate on immigration and border security, emphasizing that American tax dollars should be allocated to American citizens, not illegal immigrants. His statement aligns with a broader conservative push to curb illegal immigration and prioritize domestic welfare over assistance to those who enter the country unlawfully. … Read more

GSA sold the Webster School building for $4.138 million

February 21, 2025 by Lila Verma

The historic Webster School building, located at 940 H Street NW in Washington, D.C., has recently been sold by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for $4.138 million. This sale marks a significant milestone in the building’s long and varied history, transitioning from an educational institution to a federal property, and now, to private ownership. … Read more

Musk deemed Zelensky’s high-profile media appearances inappropriate during the war

February 21, 2025 by Lila Verma

In yet another controversy surrounding Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur has taken aim at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over a past Vogue photoshoot. Musk criticized the Ukrainian leader, suggesting that such a high-profile media appearance was inappropriate given the ongoing war and suffering in Ukraine at the time. His remarks have reignited debates over leadership … Read more

U.S. Government has dropped the immigration discrimination case against SpaceX

February 21, 2025 by Lila Verma

The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has decided to drop its lawsuit against SpaceX, which accused the aerospace company of discriminatory hiring practices against refugees and asylees. The case, initially filed in 2023, alleged that SpaceX unfairly restricted employment opportunities to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, violating federal immigration and labor laws. Background … Read more

Musk plans to transform X into a “super app.”

February 21, 2025 by Lila Verma

Elon Musk’s social media company, X (formerly Twitter), is once again looking to raise funds. (New York Post) Reports suggest that the company is in discussions with existing investors and potential backers, aiming for a valuation of $44 billion—the same price Musk paid when he acquired it in October 2022. X’s Financial Landscape and Strategic … Read more

Elon Musk and His Son Lil X’s Statement: ‘Save America and Help Trump’

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 by Lila Verma

Recently, a social media post by ‘Tesla Owners Silicon Valley’ showcased a brief but widely discussed exchange between Elon Musk and his son, X Æ A-12 (Lil X). When Musk asked his son, “What should I do?”, Lil X promptly responded, “Save America and help Trump.” This short yet impactful statement has sparked discussions in … Read more

Kash Patel Reaffirms Commitment to Target ‘Corrupt Actors’

February 21, 2025 by Lila Verma

On February 20, 2025, at 21:25 UTC, Elon Musk, the globally influential entrepreneur and owner of X, posted a succinct yet impactful message congratulating Kash Patel on his confirmation as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Accessible via Congratulations! https://t.co/JcdfyWwZP5 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 20, 2025 The post simply stated, … Read more