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Good morning. It's Wednesday, June 4th. I'm Shamita Basu. This is Apple News Today. On today's show, the controversial Gaza aid site closes for the day as deaths and chaos continue. Trump grapples with deporting migrants rejected by their home countries. And after a 32-year drought, could Canada finally bring home the Stanley Cup?

But first, to Elon Musk, who's been using his newfound freedom from government to openly criticize Congress and the president's agenda. On Monday, he attacked Republicans' signature tax and spending bill as a, quote, outrageous, pork-filled abomination. Musk was, until recently, largely loyal and enthusiastic about the president's agenda.

But first, to Elon Musk, who's been using his newfound freedom from government to openly criticize Congress and the president's agenda. On Monday, he attacked Republicans' signature tax and spending bill as a, quote, outrageous, pork-filled abomination. Musk was, until recently, largely loyal and enthusiastic about the president's agenda.

But first, to Elon Musk, who's been using his newfound freedom from government to openly criticize Congress and the president's agenda. On Monday, he attacked Republicans' signature tax and spending bill as a, quote, outrageous, pork-filled abomination. Musk was, until recently, largely loyal and enthusiastic about the president's agenda.

But in a recent interview with CBS, he alluded to some discontent.

But in a recent interview with CBS, he alluded to some discontent.

But in a recent interview with CBS, he alluded to some discontent.

With this latest post, Musk appears to be stuck no more. The shift coincides with his return to his business empire, demanding more attention and less controversy. Musk's brief entry into politics appears to have had swift impact on his most famous brand, Tesla.

With this latest post, Musk appears to be stuck no more. The shift coincides with his return to his business empire, demanding more attention and less controversy. Musk's brief entry into politics appears to have had swift impact on his most famous brand, Tesla.

With this latest post, Musk appears to be stuck no more. The shift coincides with his return to his business empire, demanding more attention and less controversy. Musk's brief entry into politics appears to have had swift impact on his most famous brand, Tesla.

That's The Wall Street Journal's Becky Peterson, who shared a Pulitzer Prize for her recent reporting on Musk.

That's The Wall Street Journal's Becky Peterson, who shared a Pulitzer Prize for her recent reporting on Musk.

That's The Wall Street Journal's Becky Peterson, who shared a Pulitzer Prize for her recent reporting on Musk.

She says the car company's decline in sales has been a pattern across the U.S., Europe and China, and that its stock remains volatile and prone to, as she puts it, vibe shifts. Peterson says Musk's political activity is at least partly responsible, especially in states where the once ubiquitous car is now the target of vandalism.

She says the car company's decline in sales has been a pattern across the U.S., Europe and China, and that its stock remains volatile and prone to, as she puts it, vibe shifts. Peterson says Musk's political activity is at least partly responsible, especially in states where the once ubiquitous car is now the target of vandalism.

She says the car company's decline in sales has been a pattern across the U.S., Europe and China, and that its stock remains volatile and prone to, as she puts it, vibe shifts. Peterson says Musk's political activity is at least partly responsible, especially in states where the once ubiquitous car is now the target of vandalism.

Now, ordinarily, investors might see having a CEO with the ear of the president as a positive sign for the company, but Peterson notes that the political winds haven't been blowing in Tesla's favor. Congress just blocked a California EV mandate, and the GOP's proposed bill will cut the EV tax credit.

Now, ordinarily, investors might see having a CEO with the ear of the president as a positive sign for the company, but Peterson notes that the political winds haven't been blowing in Tesla's favor. Congress just blocked a California EV mandate, and the GOP's proposed bill will cut the EV tax credit.

Now, ordinarily, investors might see having a CEO with the ear of the president as a positive sign for the company, but Peterson notes that the political winds haven't been blowing in Tesla's favor. Congress just blocked a California EV mandate, and the GOP's proposed bill will cut the EV tax credit.

And in a sign of Musk's waning influence at the White House, Trump recently withdrew his nomination for close Musk ally Jared Isaacman to run NASA. If Musk has any regrets about how his political work has affected his business, he has so far kept them private.