House Democrats try and fail to subpoena Elon Musk
"Who is this unelected billionaire that he can attempt to dismantle federal agencies," said Rep. Gerry Connolly.
Musk will excuse himself from any conflicts, White House says
Billionaire Elon Musk will excuse himself from any conflicts of interest between his various business interests and his efforts to cut costs for the federal government, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.
House committee devolves into shouting match over Elon Musk subpoena
In a heated House Oversight Committee meeting, Republicans tabled a motion brought by ranking member Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) to subpoena Elon Musk.
How Elon Musk’s deputies took over the government’s most basic functions
Elon Musk and his allies are harnessing tech units and other agencies that handle daily federal operations to amass sweeping control of the executive branch.
Is Elon Musk's government efficiency drive legal?
Elon Musk is testing the limits of legal and ethical restrictions on the role of special advisers in U.S. presidential administrations, according to some legal experts and lawmakers who oppose the billionaire's mission against what he deems wasteful government spending.
Elon Musk is serving as a ‘special government employee,’ White House says
Elon Musk is officially serving under President Donald Trump as a special government employee, according to a White House official.
Elon Musk is a ‘special government employee.’ What does that mean?
The SGE designation, which has come under scrutiny under Democrats as well, exempts short-term federal employees from certain disclosure rules.
House Republicans Melt Down as Democrats Try to Subpoena Elon Musk
The Democrats on the House Oversight Committee attempted to subpoena Elon Musk on Wednesday, only for Republicans to block the move, refusing to even entertain debate on having the tech mogul testify before Congress.
Elon Musk gets quiet White House reminders his power isn't unchecked
Elon Musk has received quiet White House reminders in recent days that while he has wide latitude to slash spending, his ...
Trump and Musk’s dismantling of government is shaking the foundations of US democracy
Three weeks in, the change the Republican administration has brought is a disruption of the federal government.
‘The biggest heist in American history’: DC is just waking up to Elon Musk’s takeover
Nobody elected Musk”; “This is illegal”; “Stop the coup.” It was one of multiple DC protests targeting billionaire Elon ...
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Watch Republicans Go Out of Their Way to Shield Elon Musk From Accountability
Republicans scrambled on Wednesday to thwart a democratic effort to subpoena Elon Musk, literally rushing into a hearing to ...
Mike Johnson says there's a 'gross overreaction' over Elon Musk's efforts to cut government spending: 'Not a power grab'
The GOP House Speaker said he believes the executive branch's government efficiency efforts are "within the scope of their ...
Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies
Elon Musk's rapid takeover of two U.S. government agencies has enabled the South African-born billionaire to exert ...
Democrats confront limits of their power in bid to stop Trump and Musk
Democrats are fighting to energize their party’s growing resistance to President Trump and his chief lieutenant, Elon Musk.
House Dem Pat Ryan calls Elon Musk a villain, accuses Trump of enriching his inner circle
N.Y., called Elon Musk a villain and accused Trump of selling out to his donors during an interview with CNN's John Berman on ...