Elon Musk

Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports

February 17, 2025 6:16pm EST

Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.

Trump, Musk defend DOGE's work: 'We found fraud and abuse'

February 11, 2025 5:39pm EST

President Donald Trump signed an executive order advancing Elon Musk’s work leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Who is X Æ A-Xii? Elon Musk's son makes rare appearance at White House

February 11, 2025 5:04pm EST

Elon Musk brought his son, X Æ A-Xii, to the White House on Tuesday as he joined President Trump in the Oval Office. Here’s what to know about Musk’s son and his growing family.

Elon Musk leads offer to buy OpenAI for nearly $100 billion – here's how CEO responded

February 11, 2025 11:03am EST

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman collaborated to start the company several years ago and have been involved in a dispute over how the startup should be run.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Musk's next target

February 8, 2025 12:47pm EST

Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.

Time magazine cover puts Elon Musk behind Trump's desk

February 8, 2025 9:20am EST

A controversial Time Magazine cover implies that Elon Musk is acting as president, not Donald Trump.

19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data

February 7, 2025 8:18pm EST

The suit alleges that the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, which is a violation of federal law.

Texas Elon Musk mural defaced: 'Deny, Defend, Depose'

February 7, 2025 4:46pm EST

The words, "deny, defend, depose" were painted across a mural of billionaire Elon Musk in Brownsville, Texas.

Sen. Jon Ossoff says Elon Musk's access to personal data is national security risk

February 7, 2025 3:20pm EST

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is raising concerns that Elon Musk’s access to classified government data and Americans’ personal information could pose a national security threat.

Elon Musk's DOGE team visits CDC in Atlanta, reports say

February 6, 2025 10:32am EST

DOGE has rapidly expanded its presence across multiple federal agencies, with reports confirming that representatives visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday.

VIDEO: Protestors gather to stop Elon Musk’s 'billionaire takeover'

February 4, 2025 9:37pm EST

More than 1,000 protesters gathered outside the Department of Treasury building in downtown Washington on Tuesday evening.

Elon Musk serving as 'special government employee' – what does that mean?

February 4, 2025 10:14am EST

Elon Musk has been named as a "special government employee" while overseeing DOGE, according to the White House.

What is USAID, the government agency Musk, Trump aim to shut down?

February 3, 2025 7:22am EST

The U.S. Agency for International Development – or USAID – is on the cusp of being shut down, according to Elon Musk.

What is a Roman salute? Term trends after Elon Musk's gesture at Trump Inauguration Parade

January 21, 2025 10:48pm EST

A gesture made by Elon Musk while he was speaking at President Donald Trump's Inauguration Parade Monday evening caused a stir online, with some people noting that the tech billionaire's straight-arm movement looked like a Nazi salute.

Nearly $1 trillion in net worth: Tech titans gather at Trump’s inauguration

January 20, 2025 4:02pm EST

A who's who of tech titans, business magnates, and global elites attended President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, including Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg.