Follow the latest Elon Musk news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
3 hours ago
Democrats threaten to obstruct Trump's agenda over Musk's DOGE efforts
Democratic lawmakers protested Elon Musk’s sweeping influence over the government with protests, proposed legislation and other attempts to obstruct Trump's agenda.
3 hours ago
February 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
What do Americans think about Musk's attempts to cut government?
A 538 politics chat on Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency.
February 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
February 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Senate Republicans defend Musk's moves but downplay his influence, Dems fire back
Senate Republicans defended the Trump administration’s sweeping revamp of USAID, led by Elon Musk. But, some lawmakers tried to downplay the billionaire’s power over the president.
February 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
February 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Bill Gates reacts to Elon Musk’s influence on Trump presidency
Bill Gates discusses his three-hour dinner with President Donald Trump, tech taking a front-row seat at Trump's second inauguration, and Elon Musk’s efforts to shut down government agency USAID.
February 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
February 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Senate Republicans insist Elon Musk isn't in charge after whirlwind actions
Senate Republicans defended the Trump administration’s sweeping revamp of the U.S. Agency for International Development led by Elon Musk.
February 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
February 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Elon Musk moves to reshape government with USAID shutdown
The world's richest man seized control of the U.S. Agency for International Development, which provides U.S. humanitarian assistance around the world. Employees were locked out over the weekend.
February 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
February 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS's Direct File program
February 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
February 4, 2025 at 1:28 AM
'This is a constitutional crisis': Democrats blast Musk and Trump over USAID
Congressional Democrats blast Elon Musk and President Trump over attempts to shut down USAID, claiming they're causing chaos and harming national security.
February 4, 2025 at 1:28 AM
February 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Congressional Democrats blast Musk amid threats to gut USAID
A group of Congressional Democrats blasted Elon Musk and President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon outside USAID’s headquarters amid their attempts to shut down the critical overseas funding agency.
February 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
February 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Treasury Dept. gives Elon Musk's team access to federal payment system: Sources
If Elon Musk or his DOGE team were to attempt to block federal payments, it would likely face legal challenges given the money is approved by Congress.
February 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
February 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Turmoil inside USAID as Musk calls the agency 'criminal' and says it 'has to die'
Amid ongoing turmoil inside the U.S. Agency for International Development, sources say that Department of Government Efficiency staffers have moved to take over offices.
February 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
February 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
USAID turmoil 'is profoundly self destructive': Amnesty International director
Paul O'Brien, executive director at Amnesty International USA, joined ABC News Live with a reaction to Elon Musk vowing to end USAID with support from Donald Trump.
February 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
February 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
OPM, following DOGE plans, sends federal workers 2nd email as AGs say not to accept
The Office of Personnel Management, carrying out Elon Musk's plan to trim the government, has sent federal workers a follow-up email about its deferred resignation offer.
February 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
February 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Possible impacts of a USAID 'shut down'
Oxfam America president and CEO Abby Maxman reacted to the turmoil unfolding inside the U.S. Agency for International Development.
February 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
February 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Ontario premier 'ripping up contract' with Musk's Starlink in response to tariffs
The leader of Canada’s most populous province of Ontario says he’s ripping up a contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet services in response to Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, as well as banning American companies from provincial contracts
February 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
February 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Elon Musk’s actions against USAID ‘frightening’: Former administrator
Dr. Atul Gawande, former assistant administrator for global health at USAID, said Elon Musk has “no clue” about an organization that “keeps vital functions moving.”
February 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
February 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Elon Musk 'in the process' of 'shutting down' USAID, he says
Speaking on an audio stream described as the first "Dogecast" podcast, Musk said USAID was "hopeless" based on his team's findings.
February 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
February 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Elon Musk’s team pushes for access to government information
Musk, as the head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, has been targeting USAID, the federal government’s foreign aid agency.
February 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
January 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Elon Musk blasts ‘past guilt’ ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day
Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of The Forward, discusses remarks made by the tech billionaire during a virtual appearance at a campaign event for Germany’s far-right AfD party.
January 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
January 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Musk needs to keep Trump’s support ‘to blow up regulations’: Isaacson
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews author and historian Walter Isaacson on “This Week.”
January 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
January 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
New details on Musk's DOGE agency raise questions about its scope, transparency
As Elon Musk prepares to launch the new Department of Government Efficiency, government watchdog groups are concerned about its purported scope and level of transparency.
January 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
January 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Elon Musk criticizes new AI ‘Stargate’ deal backed by Trump
The $500 billion infrastructure investment with the leaders of OpenAI, Oracle, MGX and Softbank is said to help build new data centers to power the next generation of artificial intelligence.
January 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
January 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Elon Musk bashes Trump's AI project, claiming its backers don’t ‘have the money’
Elon Musk doubts President Donald Trump’s new infrastructure plan for artificial intelligence, stating that the tech companies involved do not have the promised $500 billion for the project.
January 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
January 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Elon Musk casts doubt on Trump’s AI infrastructure deal
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports on the latest headlines regarding the $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure.
January 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
January 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos will join Trump on inauguration platform
Top tech executives Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos are scheduled to join President-elect Donald Trump’s grand comeback to the White House on Monday.
January 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
January 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
SEC sues Elon Musk over Twitter acquisition
The SEC sued Elon Musk in federal court on Tuesday for allegedly misleading shareholders when he bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Twitter stock in 2022.
January 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
January 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Elon Musk underpaid Twitter acquisition by $150M by not disclosing stake, SEC alleges
The SEC sued Elon Musk in federal court on Tuesday for allegedly misleading shareholders when he bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Twitter stock in 2022.
January 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
1 month ago
Elon Musk's posts about European politics draw warnings from EU politicians
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been increasingly criticizing European leaders on X.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Elon Musk puts outsize influence on display in government funding fight: ANALYSIS
Musk is the world's richest man, owns one of its biggest communications platforms and is increasingly politically active. Washington is seeing how potent a blend that is.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Musk, Ramaswamy spar with Trump supporters over H-1B work visas
Musk and Ramaswamy have found themselves at odds with some of Trump's supporters over their support for H-1B visas, which allow foreign professionals to work in America.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Trump holds first rally since election and addresses rumors about Musk
President-elect Donald Trump dismissed assertions that Elon Musk helps to oversee his administration after the billionaire's comments fueled a tumultuous week for congressional Republicans.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Trump says he gave permission to Elon Musk to trash GOP-proposed spending bill on X
Trump's statement opposing the bill came out several hours after Musk's posts.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Musk pressure campaign pushes lawmakers towards possible government shutdown
Republicans are coming under pressure from President-elect Trump’s ally, billionaire Elon Musk, to drop the funding bill they negotiated with Democrats, which could mean a shutdown before Christmas.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Elon Musk shares letter saying SEC sent him 'settlement demand'
Elon Musk appears to have revealed that the Securities and Exchange Commission issued him a "settlement demand" related to his $44 billion purchase of Twitter.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Elon Musk contradicts RFK Jr.'s sentiments on weight loss drugs
Elon Musk validated the use of GLP-1 drugs in a post on X on Wednesday. But Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he's opposed to Americans using them to fight obesity.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Trump and giveaways: What Musk spent $270M on during the election
Elon Musk spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help get Donald Trump back in the White House, according to newly released campaign finance records.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Musk eyeing federal remote work policies to help slash $2T from budget
Work from home policies came under fire from Elon Musk as he and Vivek Ramaswamy took their plans to reduce government waste to the floors of Congress Thursday.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Speaker Johnson speaks after meeting with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
Both Musk and Ramaswamy met with Congress members on the Hill earlier today.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Elon Musk loses out on $50 billion Tesla payday after judge's ruling. Here's why.
A judge again rejected Elon Musk's $50 billion Tesla payday. The compensation package would have made Musk the highest-paid executive ever.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans on DOGE plans
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head to Capitol Hill next week to meet with Republicans on their plan to slash regulations and other parts of the federal government.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Donald Trump and Elon Musk spend Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago
The president-elect was also joined at Mar-a-Lago with family members on Thanksgiving following a week in which Trump claimed Mexico would stop border crossings, "effective immediately."
2 months ago
2 months ago
Musk's DOGE wants to slash regulations. Workers and patients may suffer, experts say.
Trump appointed Elon Musk as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
2 months ago
3 months ago
Trump joins Elon Musk in Texas for SpaceX Starship launch
On Tuesday, SpaceX launched the most powerful super-heavy Starship rocket on its sixth test flight, but were forced to perform a splashdown after an issue with the booster.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Trump attends SpaceX 'Starship' launch with Musk
President-elect Donald Trump attended a SpaceX “Starship” rocket launch on Tuesday in Texas alongside SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Trump and Musk could redefine space policy
NASA astronaut Dr. Charlie Camarda discusses the dangerous leak on the International Space Station and how Donald Trump and Elon Musk may change NASA space policy.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Exploring Trump-Musk bromance: Can the two powerful personalities stay connected?
What we know about Elon Musk’s ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’ and bromance with Donald Trump.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Some experts raise concerns over Musk and Ramaswamy's government efficiency roles
Donald Trump's announcement that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency has alarmed some government ethics experts.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Elon Musk’s rise to power
ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze reports on how tech billionaire Elon Musk was able to gain access to President-elect Donald Trump’s inner circle and gain so much political influence.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Trump taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead 'Department of Government Efficiency'
Donald Trump has announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and ally of Trump, will lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency."
3 months ago
3 months ago
Musk, Ramaswamy to help ‘way too bloated’ government: GOP strategist
Tricia McLaughlin, former senior adviser to Vivek Ramaswamy, discusses the work to be done under what President-elect Donald Trump is calling a new "Department of Government Efficiency."
3 months ago