What Elon Musk and DOGE Are Doing to the Federal Government
The billionaire and his cronies continue to move fast and break things. Here are their boldest attacks thus far.
The Day Musk and Trump Got a DOGE of Reality
Has Elon Musk’s DOGE dream taken the wrong fork in the road? Two key court decisions on Thursday have thrown a harsh spotlight on the buccaneering billionaire and his flippant attitude toward the law.
Why Elon Musk could be a problem for Trump
The listless vessel that has been the Democratic Party finally found its bearings this week, honing in on a strategy that is largely focused not on attacking President Donald Trump, but rather Elon Musk. It’s not clear that it will fix Democrats’ many problems, but there are increasing signs and reasons to believe it could be a potent strategy.
Why Does Elon Musk Think He Can Treat the U.S. Government Like Twitter?
The billionaire seems to be repeating his Twitter playbook. The question is why? And will he get away with it?
The White House says Elon Musk is a "special government employee." Here's what that means.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that Tesla CEO Musk is categorized as a special government employee.
What does DOGE stand for? What to know about Elon Musk-led government agency under Trump
Since taking office for his second term, President Donald Trump has issued a number of orders which included establishing the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE. This program, led by Musk, has caused a stir by going through government programs to validate funding.
Trump is giving Elon Musk an unprecedented amount of power
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Elon Musk is making X into his own digital Mar-a-Lago
As Elon Musk’s DOGE disrupts Washington, the billionaire has turned the social media platform he owns into the favored forum for policy pitches and expressions of fealty.
Democrats zero in on Musk as a way to attack Trump
Democrats are starting to wake up and sketch out a plan to help them win back the working class: Turn the world's richest person into their boogeyman. They’ve set their sights on holding Elon Musk to account.
Here Are All The Major Lawsuits Against Trump And Musk—As Unions Sue Over USAID Shutdown
Judges ruled on Thursday alone to extend blocks on Trump’s birthright citizenship ban, limit Elon Musk’s access to Treasury ...
Trump Administration’s Defense Of Elon Musk Leaves Critics In Disbelief
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt raised eyebrows during a briefing Wednesday when she said Elon Musk is ...
Trump says he’s opposed 'many' of Musk’s ideas, but praises effort to shut down USAID
Trump on Tuesday told reporters he opposed “many” of billionaire Elon Musk’s ideas to tackle government inefficiency, but ...
What to Know About USAID, the Agency Elon Musk Wants Dead
Trump campaigned on promises to cut aid to foreign countries.
‘Effectively Unaccountable’: Inside the Trump-Musk Relationship
The alliance between President Trump and the billionaire Elon Musk might be the most consequential in American government.
Musk uses his X ownership and White House position to push Trump priorities, intimidate detractors
The emergence of X owner Elon Musk as the most influential figure around President Donald Trump has created an extraordinary ...
Trump, Musk exposed the ‘biggest financial scandal in US history’ with USAID, Sean Hannity claims
Fox News host Sean Hannity defends efforts from the Trump administration, including DOGE head Elon Musk and Attorney General ...
Elon Musk willing to put U.S. Treasury on blockchain, despite multiple challenges
Musk has, without evidence, raised concern about fraudulent government payments and believes blockchain might be a solution.