https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-the-midterms-things-are-looking-rocky-for-elon-musk-and-data-centersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-the-midterms-things-are-looking-rocky-for-elon-musk-and-data-centershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-the-midterms-things-are-looking-rocky-for-elon-musk-and-data-centers#u196571Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:50:40 +0000Elon Musk and his business ventures face mounting pressure following the midterm elections, which resulted in significant financial losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny. Tesla and SpaceX lost over $420 billion in combined market cap after a post-election stock selloff tied to broader concerns over artificial intelligence and data center development. Meanwhile, state Democrats in Texas are looking to rein in Musk's corporate footprint, and demonstrators recently gathered outside his Austin home as campaign donations fell flat.Why it mattersThe downturn follows an expensive midterm cyc