Elon Musk’s future, melting ice sheets, American veteran released & more

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🗓️ 20 May 2025

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Elon Musk gets candid about his recommitment to Tesla. The US Homeland Security secretary incorrectly defined a legal principle the president may suspend. Scientists are giving a new warning about the world’s ice sheets. One of nine Americans declared wrongfully detained in Venezuela has been released. Plus, we’ll tell you who took the stand today in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:31.2	From CNN, I'm Afalmediki, with the five things you need to know for Tuesday, May 20th.
0:37.8	Elon Musk is giving some possible insight into his future.
0:41.9	Speaking at an economic forum in Qatar today, he said this when asked about his political
0:46.5	spending.
0:47.6	I'm going to do a lot less in the future.
0:50.0	And why is that?
0:51.6	I think I've done enough.
0:53.0	Well, if I see a reason to do political spending in the future, I will do it.
0:57.0	Musk spent more than $290 million to help get President Donald Trump and other congressional candidates elected in 2024.
1:05.0	He also spends around $20 million on a Wisconsin Supreme Court race,
1:09.0	which his preferred candidate ultimately lost last month.
1:12.6	Here's CNN, Saddh Gold.
1:14.6	He talked continuously about how electing Trump and how these elections are all about the future of humanity and saving humanity.
1:20.6	And now he's saying he doesn't see a reason to do more.
1:24.6	What about Doge? What about the midterm elections? Republicans have a slim majority
1:29.4	in Congress. Things could change. I'm sure there's a lot of Republicans out there who are very disappointed.
1:34.3	One reason for this apparent reversal might be the plunging value of Tesla stock. The automaker's sales
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