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May 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Dems want investigation into whether Trump admin helping Musk make Starlink deals
Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into whether the Trump administration is clearing hurdles for Starlink, led by Elon Musk, to strike foreign deals.
May 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
May 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Why Texas residents are wary of Elon Musk's potential SpaceX town
A preliminary vote count in Cameron County, Texas, shows 97.25% of voters in favor of incorporating the SpaceX launch site into its own city.
May 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
May 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Small Texas community may change name to Starbase
The community is home to SpaceX where voters are expected to approve the name change.
May 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
May 2, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Elon Musk’s new town?
ABC’s Mireya Villarreal reported from South Texas where Elon Musk’s SpaceX already has a footprint but now wants to create an official municipality for the launch site called Starbase.
May 2, 2025 at 5:11 AM
May 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Musk says DOGE has made progress but 'not as effective as I'd like' after 100 days
The billionaire Tesla CEO discussed in a White House interview a wide-ranging set of topics including reflecting on the last few months in Washington. ABC News’ Selina Wang reports.
May 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
May 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Musk says DOGE has made progress but 'not as effective as I'd like' after 100 days
The billionaire Tesla CEO discussed in a White House interview a wide-ranging set topics including reflecting on the last few months in Washington.
May 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
April 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Elon Musk jokes he wears ‘a lot of hats’ at Trump Cabinet meeting
Musk spoke about the work of the Department of Government Efficiency and was thanked by President Donald Trump.
April 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
April 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Elon Musk approval low, reflecting opposition to Trump cuts: POLL
Elon Musk's popularity is well underwater in public views of his work for President Donald Trump, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
April 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
1 month ago
Elon Musk to step back from work in Trump administration
The billionaire told Tesla shareholders that his work with the Department of Government Efficiency is winding down and he will be “allocating far more” of his time to his business.
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Tesla profits drop 71% amid anti-Musk backlash
Musk's role at the White House set off worldwide protests at Tesla dealerships.
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12-foot-tall bust of Elon Musk vandalized in Texas, landowner says
A 12-foot-tall bust of Elon Musk was vandalized in Texas, according to the owner of the land that the statue sits in.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to terminate 16,000 probationary federal workers
The Supreme Court said the Trump administration can move forward with the termination of thousands of probationary workers across six federal agencies and departments.
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Thousands protest Trump and Musk in rallies across US
ABC News' Christiane Cordero on the widespread "Hands Off" protests against the Trump administration's policies unfolding across the country Saturday.
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DOGE arrives at Peace Corps, is set to gain access to internal systems: Sources
Members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency arrived at the Peace Corps headquarters on Friday to begin a review of their internal systems, sources said.
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Elon Musk could step back from Trump administration role
As a “special government employee,” Musk’s appointment was only supposed to last 130 days, but there have been hints that President Donald Trump might want to keep him on longer.
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Musk still plans a major role in midterm elections despite loss in Wisconsin: Sources
Elon Musk looked to downplay Tuesday's major election defeat in Wisconsin -- leaving many to question Musk's influence and whether he could be a political liability.
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Sources: Musk’s days at WH could be numbered
Musk’s days as Trump's right hand could soon come to an end, sources tell ABC News. It comes as voters reject Musk’s choice for Wisconsin's Supreme Court seat after pouring millions into the race.
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Trump privately indicates Elon Musk to step back from role as his term ends: Sources
President Donald Trump indicated to top advisers that Elon Musk could be taking a step back from his current role, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
2 months ago
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Tesla deliveries drop 13% amid backlash against CEO Elon Musk
Tesla has faced protests nationwide at car dealerships.
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Trump privately indicates Elon Musk could step back from current role: Sources
President Donald Trump indicated to top advisers that Elon Musk could be taking a step back from his current role, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
2 months ago
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Democratic-backed Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race over Musk-backed Schimel
The election could set the ideological balance of Wisconsin's highest court.
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Democrats intro bill to protect State Department from DOGE cuts
A new proposal on Capitol Hill takes aim at DOGE while proposing guardrails to reassert congressional oversight authority over the executive branch.
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Musk's disclosure of planned fraud arrest troubles law enforcement officials: Sources
Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law enforcement officials, sources tell ABC News.
2 months ago
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Musk's disclosure of planned fraud arrest troubles law enforcement officials: Sources
Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law enforcement officials, sources tell ABC News.
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Are high-stakes elections in Wisconsin and Florida a litmus test for Trump and Musk?
ABC News' Averi Harper and Contributing Political Correspondent Rachael Bade discuss the elections playing out in Wisconsin and Florida this week.
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SEC continuing $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk
The Securities and Exchange Commission is continuing its $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk that was brought during the Biden administration.
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Elon Musk visits Wisconsin ahead of high-stakes Supreme Court race
The race between conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel and liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford is a test of the political power of Musk and barometer for how voters feel about Trump.
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Musk hands out $1M checks after efforts to block the giveaways in court are rejected
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected state Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit to stop Elon Musk and America PAC from giving $1 million each to two town hall attendees.
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Anti-Tesla demonstrations set for Saturday, following crimes targeting vehicles
Nicole Regalado, the vice president of campaigns for advocacy group UltraViolet, joins ABC News Live to discuss the anti-Tesla demonstrations happening Saturday.
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Tech issues hit DOGE's '5 things' email requirement for federal employees
A month after Elon Musk began directing federal employees to email a list of five of their accomplishments from the previous week, technical issues have hit the process.
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Elon Musk spending millions in Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Matt Smith from ABC affiliate WISN has the latest on the “hard-fought battle” for the state’s Supreme Court.
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Trump convenes meeting of his Cabinet and Elon Musk
President Donald Trump's Cabinet meeting began with officials touting "waste, fraud and abuse" they claim to have identified at their various agencies.
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Hudson Institute fellow on Elon Musk's Pentagon meeting
Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, talks about Elon Musk's Friday morning meeting at the Pentagon.
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Trump: Tesla vandals should face 20 years in jail, be sent to El Salvador
President Donald Trump seemed to issue a warning to individuals who participate in Tesla vandalisms, as reports of destruction of vehicles surge across the country.
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The Big Story: Musk visits Pentagon, Democrats rally for answers in Trump era
President Donald Trump denied a report that Elon Musk was set to be briefed on potential China war plans while visiting the Pentagon.
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Pentagon changed Musk visit after report about him viewing China war plans: Officials
A U.S. official had told ABC News that Musk was expected to attend a meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff that, among its topics, would touch on China.
2 months ago
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Elon Musk visits Pentagon for meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
ABC News’ Selina Wang and Luis Martinez, as well as contributor Mick Mulroy, discuss the meeting.
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Musk PAC offers $100 to WI voters who sign petition against 'activist judges'
The petition asks voters to reject "activist judges who impose their own views."
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Elon Musk served by the SEC earlier this month, filing says
A representative of the Securities and Exchange Commission served Elon Musk earlier this month with a copy of a complaint about the purchase of Twitter stock.
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Musk to be briefed on possible war with China
Elon Musk will be briefed on operations in the event of a war with the Chinese and shown details of potential threats and Chinese targets, according to the New York Times.
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Judge blasts Social Security fraud 'fishing expedition' by Elon Musk's DOGE
The judge's order blocks the agency from granting DOGE access to systems containing personally identifiable information.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski says fellow Republicans 'afraid' of Trump, Musk
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said her colleagues are afraid to speak up against some of President Donald Trump's actions because they think they will be "taken down."
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Attorney general calls Tesla arson attacks 'nothing short of domestic terrorism'
Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been hit with continuous acts of vandalism, fires and protests since Elon Musk began his role at the White House.
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Judge says dismantling of USAID was unconstitutional
Elon Musk's attempt to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the United States Constitution, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
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Top lawyer at IRS removed amid DOGE push for taxpayer information: Sources
It came after an internal debate over sharing confidential taxpayer information.
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Tesla vehicles vandalized across US since Musk began White House role
Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been hit with vandalisms, fires and protests since Elon Musk began his role at the White House.
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Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns
Ethics experts are sounding the alarm that the president's event with Elon Musk could eliminate the lines of proper objectivity from elected officials.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to debate about Trump, Musk and key issues
Republican-backed Brad Schimel and Democratic-backed Susan Crawford are set to debate on Wednesday for a seat that has become the center of a political firestorm.
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Trump checks out Teslas at White House as Musk's auto company stock sinks
President Donald Trump vowed to help Elon Musk and check out a Tesla for a possible purchase as the company's stock takes a nosedive.
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'We're trying to stop this insanity': Rep. Julie Johnson on DOGE cuts
Texas Rep. Julie Johnson joined ABC News Live with a reaction to the federal spending cuts by Elon Musk and DOGE as well as how Democrats are trying to stop them.
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