Rule changes announced by the Trump administration last week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.

KEY TAKEAWAYS Tesla shares jumped Friday, extending their recent rally after CEO Elon Musk said he would spend more of his time focusing on Tesla, as the Trump administration moved to loosen rules around self-driving cars.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the U.S. is in a race against China and U.S. automakers need less red tape.

American wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa of Arkansas and safety Billy Bowman Jr.of Oklahoma practice for the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com) Mike Kittrell/AL.com

Isaac TeSlaa grew up a big Detroit Lions fan. Now, the young receiver will play for his favorite team after the Lions traded up take him in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Detroit Lions selected Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa with their third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

By Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy (Reuters) -Tesla investors breathed a sigh of relief after CEO Elon Musk said he would refocus his attention on the electric automaker, but that promise did not entirely dispel worries that his right-wing shift had irrevocably damaged the company's brand.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is taking a step back.