
Elon Musk gives out $1M to Wisconsin voters after unsuccessful legal challenge
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.
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Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.
Wisconsin is holding its first major race since President Trump took office for a seat on the battleground state's Supreme Court. Elon Musk has donated $3 million to the state's Republican Party and his America PAC is pumping more than $12 million into advertising and campaign operations for the GOP candidate. Meanwhile Democratic billionaires, including George Soros, are also spending money in the race that will determine major issues in the coming years.
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
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Las Vegas police arrested 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim in connection with a "targeted attack" where he allegedly damaged at least five Tesla vehicles.
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The FBI says it has created a task force to investigate threats and attacks against Tesla locations and vehicles. It comes after police said incendiary devices were found at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, on Monday. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more from the Lone Star State.
President Trump held another Cabinet meeting with Elon Musk in attendance on Monday. Mr. Trump touted Musk's work with the Department of Government Efficiency. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Lance Trover join "America Decides" with analysis.
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