What to know about Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s new administration

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been a key ally to President-elect Trump and now he’s been tasked with running the "Department of Government Efficiency," an outside effort that is not part of the ...

What we know so far about the second Trump administration

In contrast to President-elect Donald Trump's first victory in 2017, he is expected to move quickly in this transition. CBS News chief elections and campaign correspondent Robert Costa takes a look ...

What is DOGE, the new department Musk and Ramaswamy will lead under the Trump administration?

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will join forces to lead a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (or DOGE, for short), President-elect Donald Trump announced. But what will the department do?

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Elon Musk, Ramaswamy land Trump admin roles

President-elect Trump has tapped tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead an advisory group focused on cutting federal spending and reducing the size of the government. Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

What to know about Trump's DOGE, led by Musk and Ramaswamy

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.

Elon Musk, R.F.K. Jr. and the Unconfirmables of a Second Trump Administration

Back in the White House, Trump would get input from a bestiary of nihilists, destructionists and even criminals.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Elon Musk Uses X to Promote Trump’s Incoming Administration

Since the election, Mr. Musk has used his social media company to talk up how bright the future will be under the president-elect.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Elon Musk to lead ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ in Trump administration

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

What to Know About Trump’s New York Criminal Case After the Election

Donald J. Trump, the first felon elected president, has a sentencing scheduled for Nov. 26. He has many ways to avoid punishment.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

What to know about Susie Wiles, Trump's new chief of staff

President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles to be the chief of staff in his upcoming administration. Wiles, who will be the first woman to ever serve as White House chief of staff, was ...

What to know about Tom Homan, Trump's new "border czar"

Tom Homan, Trump's newly-named "border czar," recently told CBS how he'd carry out a mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.

Eye Opener: President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles

President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles, including one for Elon Musk and another for a Fox News host and veteran. Also, multiple wildfires continue to burn around the ...

Elon Musk says he and Trump have 'mandate to delete' regulations. Ethics laws could limit Musk role

Choosing billionaire Elon Musk to be what President-elect Donald Trump calls “our cost cutter” for the U.S. government, is not the first time an American president has empowered a business tycoon ...

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

What to know about Trump’s tariff plans

Former President Trump is going all in on the idea of tariffs as a way of lifting the U.S. economy, bucking criticism from think tanks, labor and big business alike. Trump's plans include a general ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

What to know about Trump's mass deportation plan

Mass deportation is a pillar of President-elect Donald Trump's immigration policy plans for his second term. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains what the ...

What to know about Trump's latest Cabinet picks

CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Bob Costa explains what to know about President-elect Donald Trump's nominations for his Cabinet and other administration roles.

X Names New CFO as Musk Shifts Focus to Trump Administration

Mahmoud Reza Banki, former Tubi finance chief, joins platform amid financial challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Elon Musk’s Criticism of ‘Woke AI’ Suggests ChatGPT Could Be a Trump Administration Target

If you think the United States is politically divided now, just wait for the AI culture wars.

Tech - Wired - October 30

What a Trump win could mean for Elon Musk's businesses

Elon Musk is wearing multiple hats this election season, sparking questions about how his dual role as a tech leader and vocal surrogate for former President Trump could lead to conflicts of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Elon Musk Helped Elect Trump. What Does He Expect in Return?

The world’s richest man gave his money and time in campaigning for the president-elect and now is putting in his requests for a friendlier regulatory environment.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

What Elon Musk could gain from Trump's second term

Some of the richest men in the world have already become even richer due to President-elect Donald Trump's victory. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the net worth of Elon Musk, one of ...

Trump’s Historic Chief of Staff Pick, and What Elon Musk Wants Now

Plus, for $200, he was the voice of the internet.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

What abortion rights might look like under a new Trump administration

Recent ballot measures reveal that many Americans back abortion access while also supporting Trump. Caitlin Huey-Burns, who covered the president-elect's campaign and spoke to him on the issue, ...

What to know about the new way Microsoft will report cloud numbers Wednesday

Some on Wall Street are upbeat about the move. Others are not.

Business - CNBC - October 29

What to know about new airline refund rule for delays and changes

With the holidays approaching, travelers now have the right to automatic refunds if flights are canceled or face major delays. New rules also cover flight changes and baggage delays. Kris Van ...

What to know about new polls, fresh Election Day data

CBS News will receive fresh polling data throughout Election Day. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto previews what to expect as more information becomes available.

What to know about Sen. John Thune, the new Senate Republican leader

Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is set to become Senate majority leader in the new Congress, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.

What to know about Trump's divisive Madison Square Garden rally

Former President Donald Trump's Sunday rally at Madison Square Garden featured insulting, racist remarks from several speakers. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on the event.

What we know about Trump's transition plan, team's next steps

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reportedly moving quickly to coordinate his second term. The team includes key Trump donors and two of the former president's sons, CBS News' ...

What we know about the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

The Department of Justice has revealed criminal charges in connection with a failed Iranian plot to kill U.S. officials, including President-elect Donald Trump. The DOJ named three individuals in a ...

What to Know About Elise Stefanik, Trump’s Pick for U.N. Ambassador

Ms. Stefanik, who chairs the House Republican Conference, undertook a dramatic transformation that brought her to the center of Donald J. Trump’s orbit.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

What we know about Trump's team for second term in White House

President-elect Donald Trump's team is taking shape for his second term in the White House. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey breaks down what's confirmed.

What we know about the upcoming Biden-Trump meeting at the White House

President Biden has promised a peaceful transition of power. Something the American public hasn't witnessed since 2016: The outgoing president hosting the incoming one, which President Biden will ...

What to Know About Marco Rubio, Said to Be Trump’s Pick for Secretary of State

The three-term senator from Florida viciously criticized Donald J. Trump during the 2016 campaign but has since ingratiated himself and become a foreign policy adviser to Mr. Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Here's what to know about Trump and the future of student loan relief

President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."

What to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary

The choice of the Fox News host and veteran was outside the norm. But he was a dedicated supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump during his first term.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

What to Know About Trump Media Now That the Election Is Over

Truth Social still has paltry revenues and a limited advertising base, and the president-elect’s majority stake raises the potential for conflicts of interest.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

What to know about President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, was named as Trump's pick for secretary of Health and Human Services. The controversial choice reignited debates over his positions on vaccines ...

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