How Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency could actually work
The department wouldn't be a department at all, but an outside group that can likely only make suggestions — unless Trump tries to axe current laws.
Conflict of interest? Elon Musk’s impact and influence on the US government
Elon Musk has been battling regulators since before voicing Trump support. Now, he has the power to weaken oversight of his companies.
Can Elon Musk ever run for president of the United States?
Donald Trump has wasted no time in assembling his administration for his second term in the White House after his historic US election victory last week. Among the confirmed picks is Elon Musk, controversial tech mogul and businessman who played a key role in Mr Trump’s presidential campaign.
10 programs that could be on the ‘government efficiency’ chopping block
Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk’s partner at Donald Trump’s planned spending panel, suggested defunding programs that Congress no longer authorizes. Here are some of those.
Trump names Elon Musk to lead government efficiency drive
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will co-lead the newly created department that Trump indicated will operate outside the confines of government.
Turns out America elected Elon Musk, too
US voters re-elected Donald Trump. At the moment, it looks like they also elected Elon Musk. He's acting like a shadow president, Peter Kafka writes.
Trump wants Elon Musk to overhaul the government. Here’s what could be on the chopping block
President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk have big ambitions for making the federal government leaner and more efficient by reviewing its budget and operations from top to bottom.
What Elon Musk Wants From Donald Trump
In this Bloomberg Originals mini-documentary, we explore how the richest person on Earth may soon hold significant sway over the US government.
Elon Musk's companies are soaring in value
Elon Musk's businesses — with one key exception — are ballooning in value. Why it matters: The richest person in the world has devoted considerable time lately to his newfound alliance with President-elect Trump,
Elon Musk Wants You!
Elon & Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants. Musk then quote-tweeted a message regarding the “monumental amount of tedious super-high quality work” that would be required to run the department.
Elon Musk Cosplays President
Elon Musk has gotten a taste for power... and helping pick heads of state. After spending an ungodly amount to allow Donald Trump to return to the White House, he now gets to pal around with world leaders.
Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump
The official said he had been informed that the discussion covered a variety of topics, most notably Iran’s nuclear program, ...
Why Trump and Elon Musk want key administration officials to be confirmed without a floor vote
Donald Trump is pushing Senate Republicans to give him more power to fill offices without Senate approval via recess ...
Before Elon Musk, Trump tapped another billionaire to cut costs. It didn't end well
After his 2016 election, Trump tapped Wall Street raider Carl Icahn as a "regulatory reform" adviser. He soon quit under a ...
Will Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new ‘department' actually be able to do anything?
The “Department of Government Efficiency” won’t be a real government agency. In fact, it won’t even be part of the federal ...
Will Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy really be able to slash the size of the federal government?
The two men have teamed up with Trump to try to cut the size and scope of government. Here's what could stand in their way.
Elon Musk wants to cut government spending. Tesla and SpaceX benefit from it
Over the last 16 years, Musk's business deals with the government total nearly $20 billion, according to federal contracting ...
Trump Empowers Musk and Ramaswamy to Overhaul Federal Government
Among a blizzard of announcements on Tuesday, the president-elect said he had chosen Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two of ...
Why Elon Musk's push to cut federal waste might succeed where others failed
There's a chance the Department of Government Efficiency's plans could lead to the deepest cuts to the federal government in ...