Elon Musk, FAA and White House

Flight 5342: White House scrambles to fill top FAA role after previous leader was targeted by Elon Musk
Following the catastrophe of Flight 5342, President Trump named an interim replacement for the vacant position of FAA administrator after the SpaceX founder chased out predecessor Mike Whitaker.
Elon Musk already has a White House email address
On President Trump’s first day in office, Elon Musk already has a coveted White House email address. A source tells The Hill that Musk, the billionaire who will head up the Department
Last FAA Chief Quit Following Pressure From Elon Musk
Mike Whitaker, the previous FAA administrator, stepped down on Inauguration Day after just over a year on the job. He’d repeatedly clashed with Elon Musk — now in charge of a group tasked with slashing the government’s headcount by President Donald Trump — over safety issues at his space company,
The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out
The Federal Aviation Administration is facing its first major aviation disaster in 16 years without a leader because Elon Musk helped push him out. Michael Whitaker stepped down as FAA administrator on January 20th,
FAA Administrator Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign
The Federal Aviation Administration’s leader stepped down on Jan. 20, months after Elon Musk demanded that he quit. The move by Michael Whitaker means the FAA has no Senate-confirmed leader for one of the biggest crises in its history because he quit before Donald Trump took office.
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Exclusive-Trump Likely to Axe Space Council After SpaceX Lobbying, Sources Say
The council's staff offices near the White House have mostly been emptied, the source said. Dunn, SpaceX and the heads of former President Joe Biden's space council did not respond to requests ...
Elon Musk says SpaceX will rescue two ‘stranded’ astronauts. Here’s why that is confusing
While Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore’s situation is unusual, their return trip will be pretty routine, as they were already ...
Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash. Here's what to know
President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.
What is DEI? Trump suggests diversity policies to blame for DC plane crash
President Donald Trump has made eradicating DEI policies, something Florida has also done, a priority in his second term.
Collins explains why White House rescinded memo on federal aid freeze
The White House Office of Management and Budget rescinded a memo that froze federal grants and loans and created widespread ...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to meet with Trump at White House
Nvidia CEO is set to have his first meeting with President Trump since the beginning of his second administration.
Trump offers buyouts to federal workers — here's how many are in DFW
In Dallas, large numbers of federal workers clock in at the Earle Cabell Federal Building and Courthouse, the A. Maceo Smith ...
Trump likely to axe space council after SpaceX lobbying, sources say
Its demise would be an early indication of SpaceX’s influence over space policy under Mr Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Elon Musk Teams Up With Boeing to Rush Production of New Air Force One
Air Force None After leaving the federal government's operations in shambles and causing major confusion over healthcare ...