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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.
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Demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Treasury Department after it was reported billionaire Elon Musk, who is heading U.S. President Donald Trump's drive to shrink the federal government, has gained access to Treasury's federal payments system that sends out more than $6 trillion per year in payments on behalf of federal agencies and contains the personal information of millions of Americans, in Washington, Feb. 4, 2025.
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
Welcome to 538's latest politics chat.
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
VIDEO: Senate Republicans defend Musk's moves but downplay his influence, Dems fire back
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
VIDEO: Bill Gates reacts to Elon Musk’s influence on Trump presidency
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
Sen. Chris Van Hollen stands behind the door of the U.S. Agency for International Development in Washington, Feb. 3, 2025.
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
VIDEO: Elon Musk moves to reshape government with USAID shutdown
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
Elon Musk speaks at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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
Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks outside the U.S. Agency for International Development building in Washington, Feb. 3, 2025.
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
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 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
Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk arrives for the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
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
Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk arrives for the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
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
VIDEO: USAID turmoil 'is profoundly self destructive': Amnesty International executive director
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
Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk arrives for the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
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
VIDEO: Possible impacts of a USAID 'shut down'
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
A sign is placed in front of the American whiskey section at a B.C. Liquor Store before top selling American made products are to be removed from shelves as a demonstration for media in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)
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
VIDEO: Elon Musk’s actions against USAID ‘frightening’: Former administrator
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
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 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
VIDEO: Elon Musk’s team pushes for access to government information
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
VIDEO: Elon Musk blasts ‘past guilt’ ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day
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
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with author Walter Isaacson
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
Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during an inauguration event, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
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
VIDEO: Elon Musk criticizes new AI ‘Stargate’ deal backed by Trump
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
VIDEO: Elon Musk bashes Trump's AI project, claiming its backers don’t ‘have the money’
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
VIDEO: Elon Musk casts doubt on Trump’s AI infrastructure deal
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
President-elect Donald Trump stands with Elon Musk as they attend the NCAA college football game between Army and Navy at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., Dec. 14, 2024.
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
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

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
Elon Musk listens as President-elect Donald Trump addresses a House Republicans Conference meeting at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, Nov. 13, 2024.
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
Elon Musk gestures as he steps on stage during a rally for former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York.
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
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.
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
Tesla CEO Elon Musk (R), Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency carries his son on his shoulders at the U.S. Capitol following a meeting with businessman Vivek Ramaswamy (L), Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency, Rep. Kat Cammack (C), and other members of the U.S. Congress on Dec. 05, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
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
VIDEO: Trump holds first rally since election and addresses rumors about Musk
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
President-elect Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the 125th Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium on Dec. 14, 2024, in Landover, Maryland.
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
VIDEO: Musk pressure campaign pushes lawmakers towards possible government shutdown
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
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arrives on Capitol Hill on Dec. 5, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arrives on Capitol Hill on Dec. 05, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
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
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks as Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump reacts during a rally in Butler, Pa., Oct. 5, 2024.
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
Tesla CEO Elon Musk walks with his son on his shoulders with Speaker Mike Johnson and Vivek Ramaswamy at the U.S. Capitol, Dec. 5, 2024, in Washington.
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
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson speakers after meeting with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
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
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk listens as President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
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
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk.
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
Donald Trump and Elon Musk spend Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago.
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
President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk as he arrives to attend a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, Nov. 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas.
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
VIDEO: Trump joins Elon Musk in Texas for SpaceX Starship launch
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
Trump attends SpaceX 'Starship' launch with Musk
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
Trump and Musk could redefine space policy
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
Tesla CEO Elon Musk joins former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., Oct. 5, 2024.
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
In this split image, Elon Musk speaks during a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27, 2024 in New York City, and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during the fourth Republican presidential primary debate at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Dec. 6, 2023.
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
Elon Musk’s rise to power
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
In this split image, Elon Musk speaks during a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27, 2024 in New York City, and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during the fourth Republican presidential primary debate at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Dec. 6, 2023.
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
VIDEO: Musk, Ramaswamy to help ‘way too bloated’ government: GOP strategist