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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Small Texas community may change name to Starbase
The community is home to SpaceX where voters are expected to approve the name change.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Tesla profits drop 71% amid anti-Musk backlash
Musk's role at the White House set off worldwide protests at Tesla dealerships.
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tesla deliveries drop 13% amid backlash against CEO Elon Musk
Tesla has faced protests nationwide at car dealerships.
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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.
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