How an ex-State Department official fueled Elon Musk’s attack on USAID
Mike Benz appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast in late December to discuss USAID, spurring Musk’s first mention of the agency.
What is Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and what has it actually done so far?
In an effort to slash government spending, President Trump has asked the world’s richest man, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, to lead his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In turn, Musk and his team have spent the first few weeks of Trump’s second term waging a largely unchecked war on the federal bureaucracy — an onslaught that was finally
Trump says Elon Musk is "not gaining anything" with DOGE in interview ahead of Super Bowl 2025
President Trump told Fox News' Bret Baier in an interview ahead of Super Bowl 2025 that he'd "love to" bring the country together, but "there's only one way to do it and that's massive success."
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.
Elon Musk’s agents have gained access to FEMA’s sensitive disaster data
Representatives from Elon Musk’s government efficiency task force were said to be examining data on FEMA grants, according to staff members.
Top Trump Prosecutor in DC Opens Probe Based on Referral From Elon Musk
Ed Martin, President Donald Trump's top federal prosecutor in Washington, announced on Friday he has launched an investigation into government employees accused of stealing property and making threats based on a referral by Elon Musk.
Elon Musk's next DOGE targets? Pentagon and Department of Education, Trump says
He will be looking at education pretty quickly and he will be looking at military too," Trump said of Musk during a press conference Friday.
Elon Musk Baselessly Claims USAID Was ‘Money Laundering’ For Left-Wing Organizations: The Biggest DOGE Hoaxes Spread On X
False claims about the United States Agency for International Development’s spending have gone viral on social media, ...
USAID employee 'psychologically frightened' of Musk 'targeting,' doxxing private info
CBS’ “Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan spoke to an anonymous USAID worker on Saturday about efforts to shut down the agency by the Trump administration.
Elon Musk’s Enemy, USAID, Was Investigating Starlink’s Contracts in Ukraine
Musk has called the agency “evil” and a “criminal organization,” though the fact that USAID was investigating the Starlink ...
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Elon Musk is taking a ‘wood chipper’ to parts of the federal government — what do Colorado’s Congress members think?
Musk and President Trump have bypassed Congress to make unprecedented moves to reshape government. At least one member of ...
Schiff presses White House on Musk conflicts of interest, ethics
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) pressed the White House on Monday for information about Elon Musk’s compliance with conflict of ...
Trump's government efficiency drive turns attention to defense spending
U.S. President Donald Trump turned his sights on defense spending, saying his government efficiency tzar, Elon Musk, would ...
Musk's role 'an unbelievable opportunity' for US government: Rep. Turner
Ohio, discussed Elon Musk's federal overhaul, the shuttering of USAID and Trump's comments on owning the Gaza Strip.
What to know about Trump, Musk and the dismantling of USAID
While Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk said he was working to "shut down" USAID, it wasn't clear whether ...