Ellison, Lawrence J

How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump

After helping President Trump get elected, Elon Musk was poised to dominate the country’s A.I. policies. Then Mr. Altman sneaked into the White House.

By Cecilia Kang and Cade Metz

Appointments and Executive Changes Artificial Intelligence Bitcoin (Currency) Davis, Steve (Construction Executive) Defense Department Ellison, Lawrence J Government Efficiency Department (US) Marcus, David A Musk, Elon Pincus, Mark Pishevar, Shervin Presidential Transition (US) Space and Astronomy Thiel, Peter A United States Defense and Military Forces United States Politics and Government

Elon Musk and the Tech Billionaires Steering Trump’s Transition Team

The involvement of wealthy investors has made this presidential transition one of the most potentially conflict-ridden in modern history.

By Theodore Schleifer Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan

CBS Corporation Ellison, David (1983- ) Ellison, Lawrence J Federal Communications Commission Media Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Oracle Corporation Redstone, Shari Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Television

Larry Ellison Will Control Paramount After Skydance Merger

An F.C.C. filing shows that companies affiliated with Mr. Ellison will own most of the voting interest currently held by Shari Redstone.

By Benjamin Mullin and Lauren Hirsch

Bronfman, Edgar M Jr Ellison, David (1983- ) Ellison, Lawrence J Fortress Investment Group L.L.C Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures National Amusements Inc Paramount Global Redstone, Shari Skydance Productions LLC

Paramount Extends Talks With Edgar Bronfman Jr., Unsettling Skydance Deal

Edgar Bronfman Jr. and his bidding group now have until September to sell Paramount on their offer.

By Benjamin Mullin and Lauren Hirsch