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Elon Musk
MediaBias News has published 24 stories involving Elon Musk, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · European UnionUS government joins Musk's challenge to EU's €120 million X fine
The US government has formally asked to join Elon Musk's legal fight against a €120 million fine imposed by the European Union on his platform X. Washington claims EU regulators exceeded their authority by fining an American company not operating within the bloc's jurisdiction.
European Union3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Politics · ChinaElon Musk calls Xi Jinping a 'great leader' in China interview
Elon Musk described Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "great leader" in an interview with state television CCTV. He also stated that China has prospered immensely under Xi's leadership and praised Tesla's Shanghai factory and its team. Musk is expected to attend a White House dinner honouring Xi.
China3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesTrump Discloses July Stock Trades, Including SpaceX, Microsoft, Amazon
Donald Trump's July financial disclosure shows more than 1,100 securities transactions, including buying and selling shares of SpaceX. He also sold between $5 million and $25 million each of Microsoft and Amazon stock.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
PoliticsTrump administration paid $9.5 billion for federal workers not to work
A Government Accountability Office report found the Trump administration spent $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave for federal workers in 2025. The initiative, known as DOGE, led to a 435% increase in such leave, with an estimated $6.7 billion spent on a deferred resignation program.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesFBI agent recommended criminal probe into Elon Musk, email shows
An FBI agent recommended opening a criminal investigation into Elon Musk and officials at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, according to a declassified email. The agent cited Musk's statements about non-compliance with a 'Five Things' directive and his ownership of X.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Politics · United StatesTrump PAC Reports $21 Million in Midterm Spending
A super PAC linked to Donald Trump, No Going Back PAC, has reported spending approximately $21 million on independent expenditures in competitive Senate and House races. The largest Senate expenditures targeted Democratic candidates.
United States4 min readTrust 86 · Craft 77 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesCarnegie Mellon professor faces review over social media posts
Carnegie Mellon University is reviewing social media posts by professor Uju Anya that officials say violated community standards. Following the posts, faculty members reported being doxxed, prompting increased campus security.
United States4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesTrump dismisses AI regulation, citing presidential power
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesNewsom says transgender girls in sports is 'deeply unfair'
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that it is 'deeply unfair' for individuals assigned male at birth to compete against girls in sports. He acknowledged struggling to find a fair solution, aligning with a broader trend of Democrats recalibrating their approach to transgender issues amid Republican political attacks.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Science & Tech · ChinaChina dismisses AI slowdown call as 'Cold War tactic'
China's state-run Global Times has labelled a proposal by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow AI development a 'Cold War playbook'. The essay, also endorsed by Sam Altman and Elon Musk, urged the US not to sell powerful AI chips to China.
China4 min readTrust 72 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
MediaElon Musk documentary premieres at Venice Film Festival
Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk' premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The nearly four-hour film examines Elon Musk's rise and legacy, featuring interviews and a simulated conversation with the billionaire. It is set for a U.S. theatrical release in October.
4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Politics · European UnionIreland investigates X over child safety concerns
Ireland's media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, has opened a formal investigation into X, formerly Twitter. The probe focuses on the platform's compliance with the Online Safety Code, specifically concerning age assurance and parental control provisions.
European Union2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
MediaDavid Byrne Song Features Elon Musk Quotes in New Documentary
Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk' features an original song by David Byrne titled 'Let Me Sell You a Dream.' The lyrics are exclusively composed of Elon Musk's own quotes. The 235-minute film is set for a U.S. theatrical release on October 16.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesTesla Cybercab Robotaxi Service Faces Regulatory Scrutiny
Tesla has launched its Cybercab robotaxi service, operating without traditional controls. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has initiated an audit of approximately 1,000 vehicles to assess safety compliance, while experts question regulatory frameworks.
United States3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky says Ukraine developing Starlink alternative amid missile shortage
Ukraine is developing its own satellite communication system with a European partner and has begun testing it, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. He also stated that Russia and China are collaborating on a rival to Starlink, expected by December 2026. Zelensky hopes to persuade Elon Musk to allow Starlink use for strikes within Russia.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesUS companies spent $517 million on 2026 races
US companies have spent $517 million on House and Senate races in the 15 months leading up to the first quarter of 2026. This figure surpasses the $461 million spent in the full 2024 cycle, with crypto, AI, and online betting industries accounting for at least $294 million.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Science & Tech · United StatesTrump sets 1,000 annual US space launches by 2030 in commercial push
US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on 20 August 2026 to increase commercial space launches to at least 1,000 annually by 2030, up from 178 in 2025. The directive tasks NASA with promoting lunar transport and robotic Mars access, and federal agencies with finding new launch and re-entry sites.
United States4 min readTrust 82 · Craft 75 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesElon Musk calls Derek Chauvin's conviction unjust, urges his release
Elon Musk posted on X that Derek Chauvin was 'unjustly convicted of murder' and should be freed, aligning with Chauvin's third legal attempt to overturn his 2021 conviction. Chauvin's attorneys allege procedural errors, including Governor Tim Walz's transfer of prosecutorial oversight to state officials.
United States5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 30- Media · United States
Naomi Seibt seeks US State Department funding for far-right media network
Naomi Seibt, a German far-right influencer linked to the AfD, applied for US State Department funding to launch the Freedom Alliance of the West, a media network promoting free speech and sovereignty. The State Department confirmed its programming supports European allies but did not comment on the application.
United States4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15 
Conflict & Security · Middle EastMusk refuses Ukraine Starlink for strikes inside Russia as Kyiv seeks 500 km reach
Elon Musk has blocked Ukraine from using Starlink to guide drone strikes deep inside Russia, despite Kyiv’s request to expand its strike zone to 500 km. Ukraine’s former defence minister continues talks, while Musk insists on a peace deal. Outlets diverge on whether the refusal stems from escalation fears or a push for negotiations.
Middle East5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32
Business & Economy · United StatesGAO report finds DOGE overstated $110bn in savings and could not verify most claims
A Government Accountability Office audit found the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, claimed $110bn in savings that were either inaccurate or unsupported. The report also revealed 128 of 206 DOGE employees had left by January 2026, and agencies withheld ethics records.
United States5 min readTrust 96 · Craft 95 · Hype 28
MediaToronto Film Festival 2026 documentary lineup includes Musk, Rapinoe and October 7 film
The Toronto International Film Festival announced its 2026 documentary lineup, including Alex Gibney’s four-hour film on Elon Musk and Avi Nesher’s October 7 drama. The 21-title slate includes 18 world premieres and films on Megan Rapinoe and Edward Said.
6 min readTrust 86 · Craft 77 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesElon Musk calls New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'thief and liar' over city-owned grocery plan
Elon Musk responded to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan for publicly owned grocery stores by calling him a 'thief and liar' on X. The exchange followed a video posted by tech investor Jason Calacanis, who criticised the proposal as government overreach. Musk claimed AI and robots would soon make such schemes irrelevant.
United States4 min readTrust 45 · Craft 55 · Hype 65- Politics · United States
New York mayor rejects conservative claim grocery stores prove need for voter ID
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani denied claims by conservative leaders that his planned low-price grocery stores would require ID, calling the allegations 'insane'. The dispute centres on whether Democrats’ opposition to voter ID laws is inconsistent with the city’s grocery plan, which officials say will not require identification.
United States4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 65 · Hype 55
