President Trump said Thursday he has no interest in stripping Elon Musk-owned companies of billions in federal money — adding that he wants the former “first buddy” to

Jensen Huang has established himself as America's most influential tech leader, assuming a role once occupied by Apple's Tim Cook, many tech experts say.

Joseph Thorndike examines the history of third parties and their role in effecting political change and considers whether Elon Musk’s new America Party could do the same.

Matt: But there appears to be a bit of cognitive dissonance here. Musk is talking about creating a third party for the 80 percent of voters who say they’re in the middle — but that’s not Musk himself. Last I checked, he was spreading hateful conspiracy theories and shredding government agencies. How can he see himself as the arbiter of moderation?

History hasn’t been too kind to third parties, independents or write-ins that seek to shake up the political scene, CNN’s Harry Enten writes. Here’s what the polls say about Musk’s plans.

Soldiers panicked, drones surveilling Russian forces went dark, and long-range artillery units struggled to hit targets.

In at least seven major departments or agencies, DOGE secured the power to view records that experts say could benefit Elon Musk’s businesses for years.