The Post Most: Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding

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Get unlimited access for $1 a week You heard it here first. Read the rest with The Post. → PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP The Post Most   Elon Musk's business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding (Illustration by Anna Lefkowitz/The Washington Post; Alex Brandon/AP; iStock) Government infusions at key moments helped Tesla and SpaceX flourish, boosting Musk's wealth. By Washington Post Staff Read more   High-level power struggle between Musk and Trump-appointed Cabinet secretaries intensifies   The anti-Trump resistance begins to wake in earnest   EPA tells White House to strike down landmark climate finding   Opinion  Mark Lasswell Your showerhead is lying to you   Why your coffee fix has gotten so pricey — and it will only get worse   Post owner Bezos announces shift in opinions section   Analysis  Aaron Blake Republicans could be touching the third rail on Medicaid   Trump posts A.I. video offering splashy vision of Gaza after his takeover plan   Want to win a visual effects Oscar? Go ape.   ADVERTISEMENT   Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle   Remains of WWII bomber pilot, lost in the Pacific in '44, are identified   More than 1,000 musicians join forces on silent album to protest AI law   Woman admits scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family, sell Graceland   The do's and don'ts of cleaning kitchen cabinets   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinion  Annie Duke Want to debunk conspiracy theories? Try AI.   Column  Carolyn Hax Grace period is up with partner's self-involved friend   QUIZ An Oscars throwback in today's On the Record   Trump Administration   Trump proposes selling $5 million 'gold cards' to wealthy immigrants (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) Trump said the "gold card" initiative will reduce the federal deficit. Immigration experts expressed skepticism he could enact the change without Congress. By Marianne LeVine Read more   DOGE to cancel government contracts that help veterans, records show   Trump administration says undocumented immigrants must register   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE The Optimist A selection of inspiring stories to help you disconnect, hit refresh and start the week off right, delivered every Wednesday and Sunday. Sign up ➝     You received this email because you signed up for The Post Most or because it is included in your subscription. Manage newsletters | Unsubscribe 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 DOWNLOAD OUR APP      ©2025 The Washington Post | Privacy Policy | Help & Contact