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21 DOGE staffers, whose employment predated Musk agency, resign

The officials wrote in a letter that they "will not lend our expertise to carry out or legitimize DOGE's actions."

CBS News - 1d

Did Musk’s Mass Email Neglect Numerous Digital Employee Monitoring Options?

Some evidence suggests federal agencies can also use automated worker performance apps employed by private companies—but the technology may have been ignored by Musk, who disconcerted employees ...

Inc. - 1d

Federal Tech Staffers Resign Rather Than Help Musk and DOGE

In a joint resignation letter, 21 staffers wrote that they were leaving the controversial DOGE office. Here’s why.

Inc. - 1d

Musk push to downsize federal workforce runs into Cabinet roadblock

Elon Musk's push to reduce the federal workforce is running into headwinds as Senate-confirmed Cabinet and agency officials block his immediate efforts to carry out the Department of Government ...

The Hill - 23h

DOGE has a new 'acting administrator,' but Elon Musk is still in charge

Last Wednesday, President Donald Trump made it clear: Elon Musk is in charge of DOGE. But on Tuesday, Amy Gleason was named DOGE acting administrator.

NBC News - 22h

How does the White House characterize Elon Musk's role in DOGE, government?

Elon Musk is doubling down on his threat demanding federal workers explain what they did last week or lose their jobs. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News executive director of ...

CBS News - 21h

Musk gives federal workers "another chance" to justify their jobs

Elon Musk told federal workers Monday evening that they had "another chance" to justify their work or lose their jobs. The original deadline passed later on Monday.

CBS News - 20h

Trump defends Musk as backlash to federal workers ultimatum grows

President intervenes amid first signs of internal dissension as government departments push back. Donald Trump has stepped in to defend Elon Musk from a mounting backlash in his own ...

The Guardian - 19h

Trump holds first Cabinet meeting, with Elon Musk in attendance

The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, led by Musk, is coming under increasing scrutiny, including by congressional Republicans.

NBC News - 9h

Elon Musk is wearing out his welcome at the White House

If Trump and Republicans want to make it through March without a cascade of Musk-related political crises, they’ll need to toss Mr. X overboard before he capsizes the entire ship

The Hill - 7h

Tesla shares falling as European sales drop. Is Musk to blame?

Tesla's shares dropped by more than 9% as sales in at least five European countries disappoint. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports on the potential correlation to Elon Musk.

CBS News - 7h

Conservative Activists Find Direct Access to Elon Musk and DOGE on X

Prominent conservative activists with a presence online have appeared to wield extraordinary access to Elon Musk’s team, and the power to sway policy through it.

The New York Times - 9h

Trump and Musk's slash-and-burn tactics are a sticking point in talks to prevent a shutdown

President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk are taking a hatchet to federal agencies, using executive power to impose spending and job cuts that have sparked a polarizing debate in ...

NBC News - 11h

Column: Donald Trump and Elon Musk are coming for your summer vacation

The new administration's mass reduction of the federal workforce will endanger the relatively few and short holidays Americans take. That's not 'efficient.' It's heartless.

Los Angeles Times - 10h

MSNBC host: Musk a 'cultural cliche' of 'ultimate terrible boss'

MSNBC host Chris Hayes compared billionaire Elon Musk to the "horrible boss" character in the movie Office Space amid his efforts to rein in the size and spending of the federal government. Hayes ...

The Hill - 6h

Musk: Education Department has made most 'progress with efficiency'

Elon Musk, the head of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), released a table Tuesday showing the Department of Education has made the most “progress with ...

The Hill - 5h

Elon Musk appears to be driving Europe away from Teslas

Overall EV sales in Europe surged 34% in January, while Tesla saw its sales across the continent plummet by a staggering 45%.

CBS News - 5h

Lifted by Musk’s Millions, G.O.P. Has Money Edge in Key Wisconsin Race

In 2023, Democratic money helped elect a liberal to the state Supreme Court, swinging it to the left. Now, Elon Musk and other wealthy donors have given Republicans a chance to swing it back.

The New York Times - 5h

Trump backs Musk and DOGE in wide-ranging first Cabinet meeting

President Trump held his first Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday and weighed in on a wide range of topics.

CBS News - 3h

‘A pulse check’: Musk and Trump defend email threatening firing of federal workers

Elon Musk called an email instructing government employees to describe recent accomplishments a “pulse check,” and alleged that paychecks for federal workers may have been going to dead or ...

NBC News - 4h

12:30 Report — Musk, Trump Cabinet meet amid power struggle

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Welcome! Capital Weather Gang just predicted that Washington’s cherry blossoms will peak on March 23! 🌸 Today's forecast in DC: ⛅ 60° (Find your weather here) In this ...

The Hill - 4h

Musk dominates, disparages federal workers at first Trump Cabinet meeting

Elon Musk at the first meeting of President Trump’s Cabinet defended his email demanding all federal workers report their accomplishments to his office, calling it a “pulse check” and saying anyone ...

The Hill - 4h

House Democrat: 'Absolute lie' that Trump, Musk are boosting government efficiency

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said it was an “absolute lie” that President Trump and Elon Musk were increasing government efficiency through a series of federal employee layoffs and cuts to federal ...

The Hill - 3h

Musk grabs spotlight: 5 takeaways from Trump’s first Cabinet meeting

President Trump hosted the first Cabinet meeting of his second term Wednesday, gathering top officials in one place and fielding questions for roughly an hour. Trump addressed his administration’s ...

The Hill - 3h

Latest news from Trump's first Cabinet meeting that Musk attended

President Trump took questions after his Cabinet meeting and made comments about many topics involving his administration. Mr. Trump allowed Elon Musk to speak about his efforts with the Department ...

CBS News - 3h

Watch: Trump, Musk headline first White House Cabinet meeting

President Trump hosted the first Cabinet meeting of his second term Wednesday morning, bringing together for the first time both sworn-in members of his administration and the nominees still ...

The Hill - 2h

Key takeaways from Trump's 1st Cabinet meeting -- with Elon Musk

President Donald Trump hheld the first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday. In attendance was Elon Musk.

ABC News - 1h

The Tesla Takedown Has Begun. A National Protest Movement Seeks to Strike a Blow to Elon Musk’s Net Worth

As DOGE barrels through D.C., Americans on the ground are starting to mobilize outside Tesla dealerships.

Inc. - Feb. 19

OpenAI CFO talks possibility of going public, says Musk bid isn't a distraction

The interview with finance chief Sarah Friar comes during a pivotal time, with the startup reportedly in talks to close a $40 billion investment from SoftBank.

CNBC - 6d

Let’s not leave the baby-making debate to Musk and Vance – the left has a stake in this too | Gaby Hinsliff

Rightwingers calling for higher birthrates may be disturbing, but having children is the ultimate gesture of confidence in the future for us all. Roses are red, violets are blue. Rightwing ...

The Guardian - 5d

Live updates: Musk takes the stage at CPAC; Senate vote-a-rama stretches into the night

Tech billionaire Elon Musk took the stage at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) with a late-scheduled appearance that saw him wield a chainsaw and discuss a range of ...

The Hill - 5d

Elon Musk in row with Danish astronaut over claim Biden abandoned ISS pair

Musk claimed without evidence Nasa’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were left stranded on orbital outpost for ‘political reasons’. Elon Musk has become embroiled in a heated row with a Danish ...

The Guardian - 5d

Boosted by Musk and Trump, German far-right party looks likely to make historic gains

It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely enough for second place.

NBC News - 5d

Elon Musk has a problem with X's Community Notes when he disapproves of the results

Elon Musk on Thursday claimed that X's Community Notes needs a "fix" because the service can allegedly be "gamed."

CNBC - 5d

Are 150-year-olds collecting social security? What to know about Musk's claims

Elon Musk says the Department of Government Efficiency has found rampant fraud at the Social Security Administration. But that may not be the case, and an aging computer system could instead be to ...

CBS News - 4d

At town halls, Republicans feel the heat from Trump and Musk's firing and cutting spree

Republicans members of Congress who held town halls back home this week got an earful from constituents upset about Donald Trump and Elon Musk's firing spree.

NBC News - 4d

What Elon Musk Got Wrong About Why Federal Retirement Is Still Managed out of a Limestone Mine

The massive underground facility, which has been used to store archives since the 1960s, remains a crucial but convoluted hub for US government records.

Wired - 4d