Elon Musk leaves Trump administration after slamming ‘big beautiful bill’

Elon Musk is leaving his role as a government adviser after criticizing President Trump’s signature legislation as a spending increase that undermines his own cost-cutting mission.

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Only about one-third of American adults have a favorable opinion of Elon Musk

The billionaire businessman has seen his popularity dwindle in the past few months with many people believing he has too much influence in Washington, D.C., a new poll finds.

White House mulls incentives for Americans to have more babies
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The Trump administration is weighing financial incentives to inspire the next Baby Boom and is considering giving cash to every American mother.

Elon Musk unveils plans to step back from DOGE but remain involved

Elon Musk says he’ll reduce his role in a federal jobs group and dedicate more time to Tesla following a 71% drop in profits. Tesla plans new products, including a cheaper Model Y and a driverless robotaxi service.

Lawsuit accuses Tesla of inflating odometers to avoid warranty payments

The man suing Tesla says at one point, Tesla was recording over 72 miles a day on his car – for several of those days, his car was at a Tesla repair center.

Data shows DOGE doesn't dent deficit
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DOGE keeps cutting government services and personnel, but the treasury says it's not making much of a difference to America's bottom line

Chicago protest draws thousands in nationwide push against Trump, Musk policies
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Thousands of people participated in protests against President Donald Trump and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Saturday in Chicago, surrounding suburbs and cities around the country.

Chicago protest draws thousands in nationwide push against Trump, Musk policies

Thousands of people took part in"Hands Off!"protests against President Donald Trump and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Saturday in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs and cities around the country.

Elon Musk stepping down? Here's when Tesla CEO could leave DOGE

Elon Musk will depart his role with the Department of Government Efficiency once "his incredible work at DOGE is complete," the White House said Wednesday. 

Rally against Trump, Musk to be held in Chicago area on Saturday

Protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are expected to take place this weekend around the U.S., including in Chicago.

Races for Wisconsin Supreme Court seen as referendum on Trump, Musk
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The nation is closely watching a Wisconsin Supreme Court race and Congressional races in Florida as potential bellwethers for the reaction to the Trump administration.

DOGE takes aim at the CIA
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Despite the attacks against him and his businesses, Elon Musk continues to push forward with his government cost-cutting crusade.

Elon Musk sells X to his own AI company xAI in $33 billion stock deal

Elon Musk has sold X, formerly Twitter, to his AI company xAI in a $33 billion all-stock deal, signaling deeper integration between artificial intelligence and the social media platform.

DOGE gives updates on federal funding cuts
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The Department of Government Efficiency claims to have already saved $130 billion thanks to government funding cuts and there may be more on the way.