Bloomberg News Now December 22, 2025: New US Navy Warships, Tesla Engineers Warn Musk on Doors, More
Dec 23, 2025
President Trump discusses a bold land operation in Venezuela while the Navy plans two groundbreaking warship classes to reinvigorate U.S. shipbuilding. Tesla engineers raise alarms about the safety of Elon Musk's electronic door designs. In the finance realm, Larry Ellison steps in with a massive guarantee for his son's Paramount Skydance bid, helping tackle board concerns. Additionally, Fed Governor Myron warns against premature rate cuts as economic growth indicators remain strong.
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New U.S. Surface Warships Planned
- The U.S. Navy will add two new surface warship types to modernize the fleet and revive domestic shipbuilding.
- The plan links fleet upgrades to national pride, projecting 'peace through strength' per John Phelan.
Tesla Doors: Electronic By Decree
- Elon Musk ordered that nearly every control, including doors, be electronic in the new Tesla vehicle design.
- Some Tesla engineers warned mechanical handles were safer than fully electronic systems.
Ellison Backs Paramount Bid With Guarantee
- Larry Ellison personally guaranteed $40 billion to support his son's Paramount Skydance bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
- That guarantee addressed board concerns and could influence shareholder responses to the tender offer.