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

Tim Higgins on KCRW

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.

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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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