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May 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM

Trump to withdraw nomination of Musk associate to lead NASA, AP source says

President Donald Trump is withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, an associate of Elon Musk, to lead NASA
May 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Elon Musk speaks during a news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
May 31, 2025 at 1:52 AM

Elon Musk's Oval Office farewell as he steps away from DOGE

Musk said the DOGE work would continue while acknowledging his job was "an uphill battle."
May 31, 2025 at 1:52 AM
VIDEO: Elon Musk's Oval Office farewell as he steps away from DOGE
May 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Elon Musk expects DOGE 'over time' to reach $1 trillion in cuts

Elon Musk said he believes the Department of Government Efficiency will "only grow stronger over time" and will see a "trillion dollars" of savings from waste and fraud reduction.
May 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
VIDEO: Elon Musk expects DOGE 'over time' to reach $1 trillion in cuts
May 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Trump thanks Elon Musk for leading the Department of Government Efficiency

As President Donald Trump bids farewell to Elon Musk's work as a federal government employee, he said he believes Musk "is really not leaving."
May 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
VIDEO: Trump thanks Elon Musk for leading the Department of Government Efficiency
May 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Musk is leaving the White House, but will be unofficial adviser, official says

Elon Musk is set to depart the Trump administration and leave his role as a "special government employee," a White House official told ABC News.
May 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 30, 2025.
May 30, 2025 at 6:26 AM

Think your return to the office was rough? Musk faces some big challenges

Elon Musk is leaving Washington after a short but turbulent stint in government and getting back to his numerous businesses, each with their own set of issues for the billionaire to address
May 30, 2025 at 6:26 AM
FILE - Elon Musk, departs a lunch between President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
May 30, 2025 at 5:32 AM

Elon Musk leaves Trump administration

Elon Musk is leaving the White House after serving as a special government employee in the Trump administration. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the impacts of his controversial D.C. side gig.
May 30, 2025 at 5:32 AM
VIDEO:  Elon Musk leaves Trump administration
May 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM

In addition to Musk, multiple DOGE officials leaving Trump administration: Sources

Multiple senior DOGE officials are in the process of leaving the Trump administration along with Elon Musk, sources tell ABC News.
May 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Elon Musk flashes his T-shirt that reads "DOGE" to the media as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, March 9, 2025.
May 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM

What will be the impact of Elon Musk leaving the Trump administration?

Elon Musk posted on X Wednesday night thanking President Donald Trump, saying his Department of Government Efficiency team will continue to work throughout the government.
May 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
VIDEO: What will be the impact of Elon Musk leaving the Trump administration?
May 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Musk ends role as special government employee

Elon Musk is stepping away from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency and publicly broke with President Donald Trump’s massive spending bill in his last few hours in the administration.
May 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
VIDEO: Musk ends role as special government employee
May 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM

Trump defends bill after Musk criticism claiming it will increase the deficit

The president defended his signature agenda, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," after Elon Musk said the spending bill would undercut the administration's efforts to shrink the federal government.
May 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Trump defends bill after Musk criticism claiming it will increase the deficit
May 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Elon Musk slams Trump’s spending bill

The massive budget bill includes billions of dollars to renew President Donald Trump’s border wall along with slashing SNAP food assistance and making changes to Medicaid.
May 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
VIDEO: Elon Musk slams Trump’s spending bill
May 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM

Judge allows DOGE to access sensitive Treasury payment systems

The ruling marks a win for the Trump administration and DOGE.
May 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The U.S. Treasury Department building is seen in front of the White House on May 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
May 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM

Tesla's monthly sales in Europe down by half, signaling backlash against Musk

Tesla sales across Europe plunged by half last month even as growth in the electric car market picked up pace
May 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM
FILE - A Model X sports-utility vehicle sits outside a Tesla store in Littleton, Colo., June 18, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
May 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block FOIA case against DOGE

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court for an emergency injunction to block proceedings in a case involving a FOIA request seeking information from DOGE.
May 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Jan. 10, 2025.
May 21, 2025 at 5:42 AM

Elon Musk's pullback from politics comes after his last big investment was a flop

Wisconsin could go down as billionaire Elon Musk’s last big spend on a political campaign
May 21, 2025 at 5:42 AM
FILE - Elon Musk presents a check for $1 million dollars to a man during a town hall March 30, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
May 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Musk says he will do 'a lot less' political spending in the future

Billionaire Elon Musk, the top donor in the 2024 election who helped boost President Donald Trump's path to victory, says he plans to scale back his political spending.
May 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Elon Musk speaks via video conference at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, May 20, 2025.
May 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Dems want investigation into whether Trump admin helping Musk make Starlink deals

Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into whether the Trump administration is clearing hurdles for Starlink, led by Elon Musk, to strike foreign deals.
May 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Tesla CEO Elon Musk sits with Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha, at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.
1 month ago

Why Texas residents are wary of Elon Musk's potential SpaceX town

A preliminary vote count in Cameron County, Texas, shows 97.25% of voters in favor of incorporating the SpaceX launch site into its own city.
1 month ago
A sign for Starbase highlights SpaceX's ambition to reach Mars.
1 month ago

Small Texas community may change name to Starbase

The community is home to SpaceX where voters are expected to approve the name change.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Small Texas community may change name to Starbase
1 month ago

Elon Musk’s new town?

ABC’s Mireya Villarreal reported from South Texas where Elon Musk’s SpaceX already has a footprint but now wants to create an official municipality for the launch site called Starbase.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Elon Musk’s new town?
1 month ago

Musk says DOGE has made progress but 'not as effective as I'd like' after 100 days

The billionaire Tesla CEO discussed in a White House interview a wide-ranging set of topics including reflecting on the last few months in Washington. ABC News’ Selina Wang reports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Musk says DOGE has made progress but 'not as effective as I'd like' after 100 days
1 month ago

Musk says DOGE has made progress but 'not as effective as I'd like' after 100 days

The billionaire Tesla CEO discussed in a White House interview a wide-ranging set topics including reflecting on the last few months in Washington.
1 month ago
Elon Musk, wearing two hats, speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, on April 30, 2025.
1 month ago

Elon Musk jokes he wears ‘a lot of hats’ at Trump Cabinet meeting

Musk spoke about the work of the Department of Government Efficiency and was thanked by President Donald Trump.
1 month ago
Musk spoke about the work of the Department of Government Efficiency and was thanked by President Donald Trump.
1 month ago

Elon Musk approval low, reflecting opposition to Trump cuts: POLL

Elon Musk's popularity is well underwater in public views of his work for President Donald Trump, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
1 month ago
Elon Musk listens to President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 11, 2025.
1 month ago

Elon Musk to step back from work in Trump administration

The billionaire told Tesla shareholders that his work with the Department of Government Efficiency is winding down and he will be “allocating far more” of his time to his business.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Elon Musk to step back from work in Trump administration
1 month ago

Tesla profits drop 71% amid anti-Musk backlash

Musk's role at the White House set off worldwide protests at Tesla dealerships.
1 month ago
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk attends an opening ceremony for Tesla China-made Model Y program in Shanghai, China Jan. 7, 2020.
2 months ago

12-foot-tall bust of Elon Musk vandalized in Texas, landowner says

A 12-foot-tall bust of Elon Musk was vandalized in Texas, according to the owner of the land that the statue sits in.
2 months ago
A 12-foot-tall Elon Musk bust was vandalized over the weekend, according to the landowner that the statue sits on.
2 months ago

Supreme Court allows Trump to terminate 16,000 probationary federal workers

The Supreme Court said the Trump administration can move forward with the termination of thousands of probationary workers across six federal agencies and departments.
2 months ago
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen April 7, 2025 in Washington.
2 months ago

Thousands protest Trump and Musk in rallies across US

ABC News' Christiane Cordero on the widespread "Hands Off" protests against the Trump administration's policies unfolding across the country Saturday.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Thousands protest Trump and Musk in rallies across US
2 months ago

DOGE arrives at Peace Corps, is set to gain access to internal systems: Sources

Members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency arrived at the Peace Corps headquarters on Friday to begin a review of their internal systems, sources said.
2 months ago
The Peace Corps headquarters is shown in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago

Elon Musk could step back from Trump administration role

As a “special government employee,” Musk’s appointment was only supposed to last 130 days, but there have been hints that President Donald Trump might want to keep him on longer.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Elon Musk could step back from Trump administration role
2 months ago

Musk still plans a major role in midterm elections despite loss in Wisconsin: Sources

Elon Musk looked to downplay Tuesday's major election defeat in Wisconsin -- leaving many to question Musk's influence and whether he could be a political liability.
2 months ago
Elon Musk looks on during a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House Mar, 24, 2025 in Washington.
2 months ago

Sources: Musk’s days at WH could be numbered

Musk’s days as Trump's right hand could soon come to an end, sources tell ABC News. It comes as voters reject Musk’s choice for Wisconsin's Supreme Court seat after pouring millions into the race.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Sources: Musk’s days at WH could be numbered
2 months ago

Trump privately indicates Elon Musk to step back from role as his term ends: Sources

President Donald Trump indicated to top advisers that Elon Musk could be taking a step back from his current role, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
2 months ago
Elon Musk attends the Division 1 Men's Wrestling Championship in Philadelphia, Mar. 22, 2025.
2 months ago

Tesla deliveries drop 13% amid backlash against CEO Elon Musk

Tesla has faced protests nationwide at car dealerships.
2 months ago
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pictured as he attends the start of the production at Tesla's "Gigafactory" on March 22, 2022 in Gruenheide, southeast of Berlin.
2 months ago

Trump privately indicates Elon Musk could step back from current role: Sources

President Donald Trump indicated to top advisers that Elon Musk could be taking a step back from his current role, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump privately indicates Elon Musk could step back from current role: Sources
2 months ago

Democratic-backed Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race over Musk-backed Schimel

The election could set the ideological balance of Wisconsin's highest court.
2 months ago
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford, candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, speaks to supporters during a campaign stop at the Waukesha County Democratic Party headquarters, March 29, 2025, in Waukesha, Wis. Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel, candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, speaks to supporters during a campaign stop at the American Serb Hall, March 29, 2025 in Milwaukee.
2 months ago

Democrats intro bill to protect State Department from DOGE cuts

A new proposal on Capitol Hill takes aim at DOGE while proposing guardrails to reassert congressional oversight authority over the executive branch.
2 months ago
U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) speaks during the We Choose To Fight: Nobody Elected Elon Rally at the U.S. Department Of The Treasury on February 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for MoveOn)
2 months ago

Musk's disclosure of planned fraud arrest troubles law enforcement officials: Sources

Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law enforcement officials, sources tell ABC News.
2 months ago
Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law enforcement officials, sources tell ABC News.
2 months ago

Musk's disclosure of planned fraud arrest troubles law enforcement officials: Sources

Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law enforcement officials, sources tell ABC News.
2 months ago
Elon Musk attends the Division 1 Men's Wrestling Championship in Philadelphia, Mar. 22, 2025.
2 months ago

Are high-stakes elections in Wisconsin and Florida a litmus test for Trump and Musk?

ABC News' Averi Harper and Contributing Political Correspondent Rachael Bade discuss the elections playing out in Wisconsin and Florida this week.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Are high-stakes elections in Wisconsin and Florida a litmus test for Trump and Musk?
2 months ago

SEC continuing $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk

The Securities and Exchange Commission is continuing its $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk that was brought during the Biden administration.
2 months ago
Elon Musk looks on as President Donald Trump hosts a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Mar. 24, 2025, in Washington.
2 months ago

Elon Musk visits Wisconsin ahead of high-stakes Supreme Court race

The race between conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel and liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford is a test of the political power of Musk and barometer for how voters feel about Trump.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Elon Musk visits Wisconsin ahead of high-stakes Supreme Court race
2 months ago

Musk hands out $1M checks after efforts to block the giveaways in court are rejected

The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected state Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit to stop Elon Musk and America PAC from giving $1 million each to two town hall attendees.
2 months ago
Billionaire businessman Elon Musk prepares to give $1,000,000 to a Wisconsin voter during a town hall meeting he was hosting in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on March 30, 2025.
2 months ago

Anti-Tesla demonstrations set for Saturday, following crimes targeting vehicles

Nicole Regalado, the vice president of campaigns for advocacy group UltraViolet, joins ABC News Live to discuss the anti-Tesla demonstrations happening Saturday.
2 months ago
Anti-Tesla demonstrations set for Saturday, following crimes targeting vehicles
2 months ago

Tech issues hit DOGE's '5 things' email requirement for federal employees

A month after Elon Musk began directing federal employees to email a list of five of their accomplishments from the previous week, technical issues have hit the process.
2 months ago
Elon Musk looks on during a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House Mar, 24, 2025 in Washington.
2 months ago

Elon Musk spending millions in Wisconsin Supreme Court election

Matt Smith from ABC affiliate WISN has the latest on the “hard-fought battle” for the state’s Supreme Court.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Elon Musk spending millions in Wisconsin Supreme Court election
2 months ago

Trump convenes meeting of his Cabinet and Elon Musk

President Donald Trump's Cabinet meeting began with officials touting "waste, fraud and abuse" they claim to have identified at their various agencies.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump convenes meeting of his Cabinet and Elon Musk
2 months ago

Hudson Institute fellow on Elon Musk's Pentagon meeting

Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, talks about Elon Musk's Friday morning meeting at the Pentagon.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Controversy over Elon Musk's Pentagon meeting