What Exactly Is Elon Musk's Role in the US Government?
Now that Elon Musk has been classified as a "special government employee," he will get greater access to U.S. government agencies.
Trump is giving Elon Musk an unprecedented amount of power
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How Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Reshaping the US Government
Of the many changes President Donald Trump has introduced since returning to the Oval Office, few have brought as much intrigue as the Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE was conceived by Trump and his billionaire benefactor,
Trump makes DOGE head Elon Musk a 'special government employee' amid accusations of a takeover
President Trump made Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, a 'special government employee' at the White House. Here's what that means.
White House says Elon Musk is serving as a 'special government employee'
Musk’s SpaceX has won billions in government contracts with the federal government, which critics have said is a potential conflict of interest.
Elon Musk serving as 'special government employee' – what does that mean?
Elon Musk has been named as a "special government employee" while overseeing DOGE, according to the White House.
Trump Says Elon Musk ‘Won’t Do Anything Without Our Approval’ Amid Concerns Over His Political Influence
The president backs the tech billionaire after Hillary Clinton called him an "unelected oligarch" on Monday The post Trump Says Elon Musk ‘Won’t Do Anything Without Our Approval’ Amid Concerns Over His Political Influence appeared first on TheWrap.
Yassamin Ansari accuses Elon Musk, Donald Trump of 'hostile takeover' at Treasury protest
Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona criticized President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk during a protest outside the U.S. Treasury building in Washington on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
Elon Musk and his DOGE: Fixing government or dismantling the Constitution?
Trump efficiency czar Elon Musk is taking drastic steps to tame bloated government. Critics say the Constitution is being shredded in the process.
Trump Makes Musk, the World's Richest Man, a 'Special Government Employee'
Musk, who has promised "mass head-count reductions" across the federal bureaucracy, has drawn wide scrutiny in recent days as his team has been given access to or has taken contro
U.S. attorney in D.C. backs Musk, warns against resisting DOGE
Trump interim appointee Ed Martin made waves with the letter posted on Musk’s social media site, as Musk complained about DOGE employees being named.
Ayanna Pressley called Elon Musk a 'Nazi nepo baby.' Here's why
Rep. Ayanna Pressley had choice words for Elon Musk after he allegedly obtained access to the Treasury database.
Members of Congress holding town halls for concerned federal workers across DC area
Congressmembers in the area have been holding town halls to address concerns from constituents working for the government who ...
Democratic lawmakers, protesters rally against Elon Musk's role in federal government changes
Protesters gathered at the Treasury Department to oppose Elon Musk's involvement in federal government restructuring under ...
Elon Musk tightens his grip on federal government, Democrats are alarmed
Musk is working for Trump as a "special government employee," which means he's not subject to the same ethics and disclosure ...
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Trump's Bold Move: Closing the Department of Education
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to defund and potentially close the federal Department of Education to allow ...
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USAID to be shut down in government efficiency drive: Musk
WASHINGTON: Billionaire Elon Musk, who is heading United States President Donald Trump's efforts to shrink the federal ...
Elon Musk Says Trump ‘Agreed’ To Shut Down USAID—And Workers Were Told To Stay Home Monday
Elon Musk said early Monday he had spoken with President Donald Trump who “agreed” with him that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) should be shut down, just hours after the ...
Elon Musk’s DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources
The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has ...