Elon Musk

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

February 17, 2025 3:16pm PST

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 2:39pm PST

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 2:04pm PST

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 8:03am PST

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 9:47am PST

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 6:20am PST

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 5:18pm PST

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 1:46pm PST

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

LA lawmaker introduces legislation to remove Elon Musk from Treasury Department

February 6, 2025 6:59pm PST

The Taxpayer Data Protection Act introduced by Sydney Kamlager-Dove would prevent people who have "conflicts of interest or a lack of security clearance" from accessing the Treasury Department’s highly sensitive payment system.

DOGE staffer resigns after racist social media posts resurface

February 6, 2025 6:14pm PST

Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.

Judge blocks DOGE access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system records

February 6, 2025 5:59pm PST

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is led by Elon Musk.

Nationwide protests against Trump’s policies, Project 2025 and Elon Musk

February 5, 2025 7:01pm PST

President Trump, Elon Musk and Project 2025 continues to draw protests across the United States. Some shared concerns about Musk's access to Treasury data.

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

February 4, 2025 6:37pm PST

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 7:14am PST

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

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

January 21, 2025 7:48pm PST

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.