Trump ally Musk is remaking government - but will they clash?
Musk has emerged as a dominant force in Trump's second term, gutting an agency and issuing ultimatums to staff.
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Elon Musk Ally Tells Staff 'AI-First’ Is the Future of Key Government Agency
Sources say the former Tesla engineer now in charge of the Technology Transformation Services wants an agency that operates like a “startup software company.”Wired - 2d -
Musk steamrolls Washington as he remakes the federal government
Republicans on the Hill are also largely giving Musk and Trump the benefit of the doubt.Politico - 2d -
Trump, Musk and DOGE Are Tearing Apart the Government
Musk and Trump are launching a frontal assault on the concept of democratic governanceThe New York Times - 11h -
Musk? Trump? Who Exactly Is Running the Federal Government?
What should be an uncomplicated question yields a complicated answer.The New York Times - 15h -
Trump defends Musk's role as government programs are targeted
President Trump defended Elon Musk's work in targeting government agencies and programs for cutbacks, including USAID. The White House says Musk is designated a "special government employee." NBC ...NBC News - 2d -
'Fear' and 'chaos' grip federal workers as Trump rapidly remakes the government
Fear, anger and confusion have swept across federal agencies as workers grapple with executive orders from Trump.NBC News - 6d -
Elon Musk and His Friends Help Trump Shake Up the Government
The billionaire and his Silicon Valley associates landed in the capital and immediately moved to cut the size of the federal government, reprising the playbook he used after buying Twitter in 2022.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Trump-Back Stargate AI Project Spawns Altman-Musk Clash
The tech billionaires have a rocky history, and Musk’s comments about funding for the project, which could attract $500 billion prompted a pointed response from OpenAI leader Altman.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
Musk’s war on America’s allies
The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for EuropeFinancial Times - Jan. 7
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