The emergence of X owner Elon Musk as the most influential figure around President Donald Trump has created an extraordinary dynamic — a White House adviser who's using one of the world’s most powerful information platforms to sell the government’s talking points while threatening its detractors.

The emergence of X owner Elon Musk as the most influential figure around President Donald Trump has created an extraordinary dynamic — a White House adviser who's using one of the world's most powerful information platforms to sell the government's talking points while threatening its detractors.

Musk is taking “the same Twitter playbook now with the federal government,” according to the lawyer representing thousands of Twitter workers laid off after Musk took control of the social media company.

Today’s edition is about a court order pushing back Elon Musk’s deadline for federal workers to take him up on his offer for a deferred resignation. That might sound niche, but it’s important for anyone who relies on a functional government.

Several of Elon Musk's businesses, including SpaceX and Starlink, have lucrative contracts with the US government, and there is growing concern among many that the billionaire will use his influence on Trump to enrich himself even further and also loosen restrictions that could affect his interests.