Tim Higgins

columnist for The Wall Street Journal and author of “Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century”

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Business writer for the Detroit Free Press

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On Tuesday, President-elect Trump made good on a campaign promise to appoint Elon Musk head of what’ll be known as the Department of Government Efficiency — or “ DOGE .”

What Elon Musk stands to gain as Trump’s government efficiency czar

On Tuesday, President-elect Trump made good on a campaign promise to appoint Elon Musk head of what’ll be known as the Department of Government Efficiency — or “ DOGE .”

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Tesla sales are slumping. Its trucks have been recalled to fix a safety issue. And Elon Musk seems to be alienating potential buyers with his remarks on social media.

Cybertruck recall, dip in sales, layoffs: Can Tesla recover?

Tesla sales are slumping. Its trucks have been recalled to fix a safety issue. And Elon Musk seems to be alienating potential buyers with his remarks on social media.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

General Motors has issued its first earnings report since it emerged from bankruptcy with the help of American taxpayers.

GM Lost $4.3 Billion Following Bankruptcy

General Motors has issued its first earnings report since it emerged from bankruptcy with the help of American taxpayers.

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