Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency
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Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” — which is not, despite the name, a government agency. Trump said in a statement that Musk and Ramaswamy will work from outside the government to offer the White House “advice and guidance” and will partner with the Office of Management and Budget to “drive large scale structural reform, and create an entrepreneurial approach to Government never seen before.” He added that the move would shock government systems. The president-elect has often said he would give Musk a formal role overseeing a group akin to a blue-ribbon commission that would recommend ways to slash spending and make the federal government more efficient. Trump said in his statement the two will “pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.” __ Colvin reported from New York.

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Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence
11 hours, 34 minutes ago

Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence

Deccan Chronicle  

President-elect Donald Trump made it clear on Sunday that while Elon Musk plays a prominent role in his administration but he will not be the one calling the shots. While praising Musk as a “great guy,” Trump clarified that Musk’s role would be in leading the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, an agency aimed at reducing the size of …

'He's not taking the presidency': Trump fumes about 'President Musk' at MAGA conference
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23 hours, 42 minutes ago

'He's not taking the presidency': Trump fumes about 'President Musk' at MAGA conference

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump used a speech to MAGA supporters to strongly push back on claims that billionaire Elon Musk had effectively taken over his presidency. While speaking to Turning Point USA's AmFest conference attendees on Sunday, Trump argued that "big companies" wanted him to cut regulations more than slashing taxes. "The new one is President Trump has ceded the presidency …

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect
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1 day, 18 hours ago

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect

Al Jazeera  

Statements come amid criticism of Musk’s involvement in budget negotiations, outsized role in Trump transition. United States President-elect Donald Trump has pushed back on the notion that he has “ceded the presidency” to billionaire Elon Musk, who has taken an outsized role in the president-elect’s transition into the White House. “He wasn’t born in this country.” The South African-born Musk …

In Arizona speech, Trump jokes Musk is ‘not going to be president’
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1 day, 18 hours ago

In Arizona speech, Trump jokes Musk is ‘not going to be president’

Politico  

Trump’s comments came as Democrats have sought to use Musk, the world’s richest person, as a foil, accusing him of undermining the incoming president. Just days before, Trump — along with Musk — intervened in House Republicans’ initial government spending package, leading to chaos as Congress raced against the clock to avoid a government shutdown. The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump …

'He's not living in reality': Fox News reports GOP lawmakers lashing out at Trump and Musk
4 days, 1 hour ago

'He's not living in reality': Fox News reports GOP lawmakers lashing out at Trump and Musk

Raw Story  

X owner Elon Musk earlier this week killed a bipartisan deal to keep the federal government open, and even many Republicans are reportedly not happy about it. Writing on X, Fox News reporter Liz Elkind reveals that there is "a LOT of frustration at Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy from rank-and-file House Rs this morning" after the two men publicly …

The Trump-Musk governing duo is clearly a work in progress
4 days, 18 hours ago

The Trump-Musk governing duo is clearly a work in progress

Politico  

The sequence highlighted the evolving dynamic with his high-profile benefactor-turned-adviser and raised an awkward question for Trump of whether he or Musk was running the show. In phone interviews with reporters at ABC, CBS and NBC, Trump also called for the debt ceiling to be eliminated or extended and emphasized that if the government did in fact shut down, “it’ll …

Trump needs to hold Elon Musk to ethics standards, says Democratic Senator
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Trump needs to hold Elon Musk to ethics standards, says Democratic Senator

India Today  

US Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked Donald Trump's transition team to hold Elon Musk to the same ethics standards as other transition members, putting oversight of the unusually powerful presidential adviser in the spotlight. "Mr Musk’s substantial private interests present a massive conflict of interest with the role he has taken on as your ‘unofficial co-president," Warren said in a …

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer
6 days, 18 hours ago

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer

Salon  

After dropping more than $250 million on his effort to elect Donald Trump, billionaire and Pentagon contractor Elon Musk could now use his power and influence to steer sweetheart deals to his network of companies, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., warned in a letter sent Monday to the Trump transition team. “Putting Mr. Musk in a position to influence billions of …

Week in politics: Musk, Ramaswamy meets lawmakers on Capitol Hill
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Week in politics: Musk, Ramaswamy meets lawmakers on Capitol Hill

NPR  

Week in politics: Musk, Ramaswamy meets lawmakers on Capitol Hill President-elect Trump's call for government efficiency found some enthusiasm on Capitol Hill this week, while opposition for controversial nominees seemed to weaken. ELISSA NADWORNY, HOST: On Capitol Hill this week, the buzzword's been efficiency. NADWORNY: That's Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota at the Capitol this week, as President-elect Trump's …

Elon Musk spent over $250 million to help Trump get elected, new filings show
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk spent over $250 million to help Trump get elected, new filings show

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk spent over $250m on political donations to help …

Elon Musk reportedly spent over $250 Million supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk reportedly spent over $250 Million supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, funnelled over $250 million during the final months of this year’s election to help Donald Trump secure the presidency, according to federal filings released Thursday. Among Musk’s more unconventional efforts was a $20 million contribution to a super PAC named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the late liberal Supreme Court justice. How Musk funding Trump's …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump's DOGE to Capitol Hill
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump's DOGE to Capitol Hill

Deccan Chronicle  

Billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy spent several hours Thursday swapping ideas with lawmakers about President-elect Donald Trump's DOGE initiative to dismantle parts of the federal government.Meeting behind closed doors at the Capitol, Musk told the mostly Republican lawmakers they would be keeping a “naughty and nice” list of those who join in the budget slashing proposals and …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE mission: Revolutionising governance on Capitol Hill
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE mission: Revolutionising governance on Capitol Hill

India Today  

WASHINGTON: It's DOGE time at the US Capitol. Billionaire Elon Musk arrived at Capitol Hill on Thursday, expected to be joined by fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, for meetings with legislators behind closed doors about President-elect Donald Trump's plans to “dismantle” the federal government. “I think that’ll be a great start to the whole process,” said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., …

Elon Musk Meets With Lawmakers About ‘DOGE’ Crusade Against Government Spending
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk Meets With Lawmakers About ‘DOGE’ Crusade Against Government Spending

Huff Post  

Elon Musk, from left, carries his son X Æ A-Xii, joined by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and Vivek Ramaswamy, as they convene a meeting of President-elect Donald Trump's planned Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, at the Capitol on Thursday. WASHINGTON — Tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy came to Capitol Hill Thursday to join Republicans …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump’s DOGE to Capitol Hill
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump’s DOGE to Capitol Hill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy spent several hours Thursday swapping ideas with lawmakers about President-elect Donald Trump’sDOGE initiative to dismantle parts of the federal government. “We’re going to see a lot of change around here in Washington,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson, as Musk, with his young son on his shoulders, breezed by and into …

Ramaswamy hopes firing federal workers will be 'good' for them: report
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ramaswamy hopes firing federal workers will be 'good' for them: report

Raw Story  

Billionaire tech entrepreneur turned Donald Trump loyalist Vivek Ramaswamy is already making it known what he thinks needs to be done to improve the federal workforce even before the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” has formed. Ramaswamy – who along with fellow billionaire Elon Musk was tapped to lead the new agency known as “DOGE” – hopes to significantly slash …

'Probably no coincidence': Report shows how Elon Musk could use power to boost his profits
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Probably no coincidence': Report shows how Elon Musk could use power to boost his profits

Raw Story  

With X CEO Elon Musk openly toying with the idea of slashing Social Security in his role on the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency," Rolling Stone took a look at all the ways that Musk and fellow businessman Vivek Ramaswamy stand to benefit financially from their own recommendations. "It’s probably no coincidence that Musk has always opposed the bullet train …

Vivek Ramaswamy ridiculed Elon Musk as 'circus monkey' before they joined forces: report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Vivek Ramaswamy ridiculed Elon Musk as 'circus monkey' before they joined forces: report

Raw Story  

The partnership between tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and billionaire Elon Musk as they begin working for Donald Trump's proposed Department of Government Efficiency may be off to an awkward start after CNN dug up some attacks Ramaswamy made about his partner in rooting out what they believe to be government inefficiency. According to a report from CNN's KFiles, Musk came …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill

NPR  

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill toggle caption Brandon Bell/Pool via AP Tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy head to Capitol Hill on Thursday to present their ideas for President-elect Donald Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE. House Speaker Mike Johnson posted on X, Musk's …

'Makes me nervous': Elon Musk's business rivals reportedly in fear as his power grows
3 weeks ago

'Makes me nervous': Elon Musk's business rivals reportedly in fear as his power grows

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk now finds himself one of the most powerful non-governmental figures in American history — and it has a lot of his critics and business rivals worried of reprisal under a Donald Trump administration, reported the Wall Street Journal. The two men grew close during the 2024 election campaign, with Musk — now the richest man on …

Musk’s rivals fear he will target them with his new power
3 weeks ago

Musk’s rivals fear he will target them with his new power

Live Mint  

As the summer drew to a close, Sam Altman thought his relationship with his OpenAI co-founder Elon Musk was in a good place. After plowing $200 million into Trump’s campaign, Musk dubbed himself on X as the incoming president’s “First Buddy." “It’s known that he’s PNG," or persona non grata, said one person close to the Trump family, speaking of …

Bernie Sanders turns heads with support for Donald Trump's DOGE, ‘Elon Musk is right’
3 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders turns heads with support for Donald Trump's DOGE, ‘Elon Musk is right’

Hindustan Times  

Bernie Sanders recently expressed his support for Donald Trump’s planned new Department of Government Efficiency. The lefty senator even admitted that “Elon Musk is right.” Bernie Sanders turns heads with support for Donald Trump's DOGE “The Pentagon, with a budget of $886 billion, just failed its 7th audit in a row. The general public supports @DOGE holding government accountable to …

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's incoming government efficiency chief Elon Musk will meet Republican lawmakers next week to begin discussions about the tech billionaire's new commission tasked with cutting billions of dollars in federal spending. Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, said in a post on X he was looking forward to hosting Musk next Thursday, along with his …

'Pure lunacy': Dem says Musk's DOGE is in 'kids playground' — and Senate will ignore them
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Pure lunacy': Dem says Musk's DOGE is in 'kids playground' — and Senate will ignore them

Raw Story  

A former Democratic lawmaker took tech billionaire Elon Musk to task on Wednesday while calling into question how much authority he will actually wield in Washington once he assumes his new quasi-government role. CNN contributor Bakari Sellers, a former South Carolina state representative, made the comments during an appearance on CNN, where he also gave props to Donald Trump’s incoming …

'Daunting reality': Elon Musk's government-slashing plan could hit brick wall
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Daunting reality': Elon Musk's government-slashing plan could hit brick wall

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been tapped by Donald Trump to run a government-wide task force to cut spending and personnel, known as the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, after an internet meme. "Any effort to slash the federal government and its 2.3 million civilian workers will likely face resistance in Congress, lawsuits from activist groups and delays mandated …

'Disgusting': Ex-GOP rep shreds Elon Musk's 'dangerous' attack on civil service
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Disgusting': Ex-GOP rep shreds Elon Musk's 'dangerous' attack on civil service

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Joe Walsh slammed tech billionaire and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk for publicly naming examples of government employees he will target for elimination. "Shame on anyone who doesn’t have a problem with the wealthiest man on the planet publicly sharing the individual names of government employees he wants fired," wrote Walsh, who went from being a Tea Party …

Maye Musk describes Elon-Trump friendship as 'toddlers on a playdate', reveals how their bromance could end
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maye Musk describes Elon-Trump friendship as 'toddlers on a playdate', reveals how their bromance could end

Hindustan Times  

As Elon Musk and Donald Trump's friendship has become ‘the Talk of the town’ following the latter’s massive victory in the 2024 US election, the billionaire's mother, Maye Musk, has weighed in on the duo's bonhomie. Elon Musk and his mother Maye Musk, who assisted Trump in regaining the White House, now seeks to reform the federal system as he …

Elon Musk has a warning for Donald Trump administration: ‘America is speeding towards...’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk has a warning for Donald Trump administration: ‘America is speeding towards...’

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk has issued a stark warning about the US economy, claiming the country is heading towards “bankruptcy” due to widening deficits between government spending and revenue. According to the post, the US government's revenue comes from sources like individual income tax, payroll tax, corporate income tax, customs duties, sales and excise tax, and others. In another post on …

Elon Musk is already targeting government workers by name as he recommends mass firings
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk is already targeting government workers by name as he recommends mass firings

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk is already identifying specific government employees with “fake …

Elon Musk mocks own government efficiency department with ‘I can’t believe DOGE is real’ post with laughing emojis
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk mocks own government efficiency department with ‘I can’t believe DOGE is real’ post with laughing emojis

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has shared his own disbelief that the government …

What do Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to do with DOGE?
4 weeks ago

What do Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to do with DOGE?

Al Jazeera  

Musk wants to slash US government spending by a third, and Ramaswamy wants to cut 75% of the federal workforce. For months, Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has been pushing for a department to slash United States government spending. On November 12, President-elect Donald Trump made his wish come true and announced that Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur …

'Hey, you can’t do this': Expert blows hole in Musk and Ramaswamy's big plans
4 weeks, 1 day ago

'Hey, you can’t do this': Expert blows hole in Musk and Ramaswamy's big plans

Raw Story  

In a column expressing skepticism what Donald Trump's proposed "Department of Government Efficiency" will be able to accomplish, an expert at the Brookings Institution, who played a key part in former Vice President Al Gore's "Re-inventing Government" initiative, told the Washington Post's Dan Balz that the incoming administration is in for a dose of political reality. With the president-elect selecting …

Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump walks with Elon Musk before the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket last week in Boca Chica, Texas. Now is the moment for decisive action.” Trump has already suggested taking such a big step, saying last year that he would “use the president’s long-recognized impoundment power to squeeze the bloated federal bureaucracy …

A fine bromance: why the Trump and Musk partnership is here to stay
1 month ago

A fine bromance: why the Trump and Musk partnership is here to stay

The Independent  

We’ve all been there. Then this week it was Elon’s turn to play host to Don, as Trump flew with him to Texas to witness a successful test launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket. Donald Trump and Elon Musk tucked into a McDonald’s on their way to New York That’s the outcome some have predicted. To many it is no longer …

Elon Musk vows to summon MPs to the US 'to explain censorship and threats to American citizens': Billionaire hits back at calls for him to testify in UK over X's role in summer riots
1 month ago

Elon Musk vows to summon MPs to the US 'to explain censorship and threats to American citizens': Billionaire hits back at calls for him to testify in UK over X's role in summer riots

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has hit back at a suggestion MPs could summon him to Britain to give evidence about X's role in promoting disinformation by threatening to ask them to come to the US to 'explain their censorship'. It comes as Labour peer Lord Mandelson, who is the frontrunner to be Britain's next ambassador to the US, urged Sir Keir to …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘budget cuts’ could spark constitutional clash in Trump presidency: Report
1 month ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘budget cuts’ could spark constitutional clash in Trump presidency: Report

Live Mint  

When Elon Musk first proposed a new initiative to reduce the size of government, Donald Trump didn’t seem to take it seriously. His eventual name for the idea But now that Trump has won the election, Musk's fantasy is becoming reality, with the potential to spark a constitutional clash over the balance of power in Washington, reported AP, citing Elon …

Skeptical lawmaker thinks Elon Musk will become ‘frustrated fairly quickly’ with DOGE role
1 month ago

Skeptical lawmaker thinks Elon Musk will become ‘frustrated fairly quickly’ with DOGE role

Raw Story  

It won’t be long before tech billionaire and Donald Trump pal Elon Musk becomes irked by Washington with his new advisory role in the incoming president’s next administration. That was the message from Rep. Ro Khanna, who aired his thoughts on POLITICO’s Tech podcast Thursday about Musk and his proposals to slash spending and eliminate large portions of the federal …

You Too Can Hire an ‘Etsy Witch’ to Curse Elon Musk
54 years, 11 months ago

You Too Can Hire an ‘Etsy Witch’ to Curse Elon Musk

Wired  

In the days following the presidential election, Riley Wenckus was angry. Specifically, she was angry at billionaire X owner Elon Musk for the role he played in president-elect Donald Trump’s victory. On TikTok, conspiracists alleged that Musk used Starlink to steal the election, and on Bluesky, @keithedwards.bsky.social‬ posted, “Elon Musk gets a lot of hate, but personally, I think we …

'True corruption': Elon Musk reportedly threatens to unseat senators opposing Matt Gaetz
1 month ago

'True corruption': Elon Musk reportedly threatens to unseat senators opposing Matt Gaetz

Raw Story  

Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly threatening to finance primary challenges to Republican senators who oppose former Rep. Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. ABC's Selina Wang reported Thursday that an unnamed Trump advisor confirmed the news to correspondent Jonathan Karl. "Trump has been working the phones, he's been upping the pressure on Senate Republicans, even calling some of …

Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term
1 month ago

Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When Elon Musk first suggested a new effort to cut the size of government, Donald Trump didn’t seem to take it seriously. Now is the moment for decisive action.” Trump has already suggested taking such a big step, saying last year that he would “use the president’s long-recognized impoundment power to squeeze the bloated federal bureaucracy for massive …

Elon Musk shrugs off any influence over Donald Trump's cabinet selections: ‘To be clear, while I have offered…’
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1 month ago

Elon Musk shrugs off any influence over Donald Trump's cabinet selections: ‘To be clear, while I have offered…’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has distanced himself from direct involvement in President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet selections. While Elon Musk expresses admiration for President-elect Trump and maintains a close relationship, he claims limited influence over cabinet selections. He was also photographed aboard Trump’s private jet with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Musk and Ramaswamy to head Department of Government …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy aim to follow Supreme Court decisions to limit US agencies
1 month ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy aim to follow Supreme Court decisions to limit US agencies

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy said the government efficiency panel that President-elect Donald Trump has named them to lead will follow recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that they say can be used to take power away from federal agencies and reduce regulations the two call unnecessary, costly and inefficient. US entrepreneur and former Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy and SpaceX, …

Musk and Ramaswamy are banking on the Supreme Court letting Trump unilaterally slash spending
1 month ago

Musk and Ramaswamy are banking on the Supreme Court letting Trump unilaterally slash spending

Salon  

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two billionaires appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to oversee the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, say they will rely on recent Supreme Court rulings to justify unilaterally cut down federal agencies and wipe away existing regulations. In 2022, the court found that federal agencies cannot address "major questions" with broad economic or social impact without …

Donald Trump attends SpaceX Launch in south Texas alongside Elon Musk and granddaughter Kai
1 month ago

Donald Trump attends SpaceX Launch in south Texas alongside Elon Musk and granddaughter Kai

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump watched Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship launch above Texas on Tuesday alongside top allies and granddaughter Kai while continuing to fill the top roles in his administration. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump looks on during a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., November 19, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump …

Is the Donald Trump-Elon Musk bromance already hitting a roadblock?
1 month ago

Is the Donald Trump-Elon Musk bromance already hitting a roadblock?

Firstpost  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, seems to have had a blazing row with Boris Epshteyn, one of President-elect Donald Trump’s top advisers over his influence over the Cabinet picks. Some Trump insiders are accusing Elon Musk of trying to act as ‘co-president.’ Image Credit: AFP Musk is famed for his manic working habits and self-described “hardcore” style, running his …

Musk is fighting with top Trump adviser on cabinet picks as Tesla CEO’s influence grows
1 month ago

Musk is fighting with top Trump adviser on cabinet picks as Tesla CEO’s influence grows

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Musk is clashing with longtime Trump attorney and adviser Boris Epshteyn, including questioning his …

Trump 'efficiency' co-leader suggests Dept. of Education will be 'deleted outright'
1 month ago

Trump 'efficiency' co-leader suggests Dept. of Education will be 'deleted outright'

Raw Story  

Vivek Ramaswamy, co-leading President-elect Donald Trump's so-called Department of Government Efficiency with billionaire Elon Musk, suggested over the weekend that the federal Dept. "Elon and I aren't in this for the credit," Ramaswamy explained to Fox News host Maria Bartiromo on Sunday. "But I think we're gonna build the consensus to make the kind of deep cuts that haven't been …

This Week in Explainers: What changes will Musk and Ramaswamy-led DOGE bring to the US
1 month ago

This Week in Explainers: What changes will Musk and Ramaswamy-led DOGE bring to the US

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump is fast filling the positions in his new administration. This and more in our weekly roundup US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency. 2) This week also saw Trump putting the biggest question to bed — would he find a place for his ‘buddy’ …

Musk Throws Support to Lutnick Over Bessent in Treasury Race
1 month ago

Musk Throws Support to Lutnick Over Bessent in Treasury Race

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk voiced support for Howard Lutnick in the race to be President-elect Donald Trump’s next Treasury secretary as warring camps make final pushes for the coveted cabinet post. Here’s the latests from the transition: Trump Backs Whatley The president-elect used a gathering Friday night at his Mar-a-Lago club to publicly endorse Republican National Committee co-chair Michael Whatley for …

Vivek Ramaswamy indicates massive government job cuts in US
1 month, 1 week ago

Vivek Ramaswamy indicates massive government job cuts in US

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Entrepreneur-turned politician Vivek Ramaswamy, who along with Tesla owner Elon Musk has been nominated in-charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, has indicated a massive cut in federal government jobs in the United States. That, too, is how we're going to save this country,” Ramaswamy, an Indian American, said at an event in Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Thursday. “It …

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