US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for a "generational investment" of nearly $1.5 trillion for 2027 military spending, a 44% increase, while also seeking emergency funds for the ongoing, unpopular Iran war. This comes despite a previous order for budget cuts and questions about $75bn in unobligated funds from a prior bump.
Elon Musk admitted getting "carried away" by politics during his alliance with Donald Trump, serving as head of Doge. In an Economist interview, he shared controversial predictions on AI, UK civil war, and the Ukraine war, reflecting on his wealth and influence.
Jeff Bezos and Kevin O'Leary critique government inefficiency, sparking debate on taxation. Bezos argues doubling his taxes wouldn't solve systemic issues, while O'Leary calls NYC a 'disaster' and opposes taxing billionaires.
Jeff Bezos and Kevin O'Leary critique government inefficiency, arguing taxation won't solve systemic issues, sparking debate with former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Rep. Ro Khanna has challenged Elon Musk to a televised debate on the impact of cuts made during Musk's time leading the Department of Government Efficiency initiative, following a heated social media exchange where Musk suggested Khanna should be sued or jailed.
