Trump, Elon Musk and Washington

Elon Musk cements his power in Washington on Trump’s first day
Musk’s first day in Trump’s Washington was not without controversy after he made a gesture observers said resembled a Nazi salute.
Mr. Musk Goes to Washington: Elon Musk's ubiquitous presence at Trump's inauguration
Musk heads Trump's Department of Governmental Efficiency, an advisory commission chartered to recommend federal spending cuts and regulations for elimination. The body, co-chaired by businessman and likely Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy,
Trump denies Elon Musk will get office in West Wing for DOGE team
The billionaire Tesla and SpaceX founder was initially expected to take an office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which is in the White House complex, but not the West Wing.
Polls show views souring on Elon Musk as Trump’s wingman
There are already signs that Elon Musk’s marriage of convenience to President Donald Trump could be a fraught union. Musk turned more than a few heads by taking the lead on defeating a government spending bill last month — Trump doesn’t like being overshadowed — and undercutting a just-announced White House AI project last week.
Trump Hit With New Lawsuit for Funneling Sensitive Info to Elon Musk
Donald Trump’s administration has been hit with a lawsuit over allegedly collecting federal employee information and directing it to an employee of Elon Musk. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Monday,
Elon Musk sidelined as White House power struggle unfolds
Elon Musk, often referred to as "the first buddy" of President Donald Trump, received a snub from the chief of staff of the new president. He did not get an office in the White House. Susie Wiles, Trump’s campaign chief of staff,
Elon Musk’s inauguration salute stokes debate in Congress, Europe
Elon Musk’s controversial gesture, which some interpreted as a Nazi-style salute, drew criticism from Trump’s political ...
Elon Musk Responds to Reports Susie Wiles Is Limiting Access to Trump
The billionaire appeared to laugh at the suggestion Trump's chief of staff is blocking Musk's access to the president.
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Elon Musk is still learning Congress. That could thwart DOGE.
Lawmakers say Musk's apparent misunderstanding of the way government programs work could threaten his whole agenda.
Scott Jennings vs. CNN's Rampell: "We've Moved From Trump Derangement Syndrome to Elon Derangement Syndrome"
CNN political commentator Scott Jennings and CNN economic commentator Catherine Rampell debated Elon Musk and anti-semitism ...
Elon Musk’s business conflicts draw scrutiny amid White House role
Elon Musk had sharp words for a private-sector partnership touted this week by the Trump administration to hasten the ...
Elon Musk’s mom praises second lady Usha Vance as ‘smart and charming’
Elon Musk’s mom praised Usha Vance as “smart and charming” on Monday in a shared post that questioned why the second lady — ...
White House Breaks Silence on Elon Musk After Stargate Comments
The White House broke its days-long silence about SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday, as questions swirled about whether Musk had ...
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Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E puts spotlight on his company spendings
Elon Musk, the genius billionaire behind Tesla, SpaceX, and now the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E), has vowed ...