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Unexpected power of Musk's digital assault on Washington

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 unprecedented control over America's 2.2-million-member federal workforce and begin a dramatic reshaping of government.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 18h

Trump Hints at Curbs on Musk’s Powers After Billionaire Shakes Up Washington

The president said Musk won’t have the unfettered ability to dismantle the government, but for now their relationship is holding firm.

POLITICO on MSN · 10h

'They've done their homework': The unexpected power of Musk's digital assault on Washington

Elon Musk’s campaign to cut Washington’s bureaucracy is aiming at a very specific, very sensitive digital power center: the federal IT infrastructure. Musk and his allies have gained access to the Treasury Department’s payments systems,

Elon Musk Tightens Grip on Federal Government

CNN on MSN · 19h

How Elon Musk set off two weeks of chaos across Washington

Elon Musk and his allies have spent the last two weeks barreling full speed into multiple government agencies, causing confusion and chaos and raising questions about whether an unelected businessman can wield this kind of authority,

FOX 5 Washington DC on MSN · 20h

Elon Musk serving as 'special government employee' – what does that mean?

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

The Associated Press on MSN · 17h

Elon Musk tightens grip on federal government as Democrats raise alarms

Washington – Elon Musk is rapidly consolidating control over large swaths of the federal government with President Donald Trump‘s blessing, sidelining career officials, gaining access to sensitive databases and dismantling a leading source of humanitarian assistance.

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Can Elon Musk shut down a federal agency? Yes, if presidential rule replaces constitutional governance

But Trump has shown no inclination to adhere to the separation of powers that gives a lead role to Congress. Instead, in his ...

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Elon Musk gets quiet White House reminders his power isn't unchecked

Trump's aides have signaled behind the scenes that Musk still reports to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.

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Judge says Elon Musk’s claims of harm from OpenAI are a ‘stretch’ but welcomes possible trial

Elon Musk’s lawyers faced off with OpenAI in court Tuesday as a federal judge weighed the billionaire’s request for a court ...

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Wednesday briefing: Trump’s Gaza takeover proposal; Elon Musk; USPS and China; Sweden shooting; winter storm; and more

President Donald Trump proposed a U.S. takeover of Gaza. U.S. government officials privately warn that Elon Musk’s blitz appears illegal. USPS suspended package services from China after Trump’s ...

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Elon Musk’s DOGE staff gets access to Social Security, Medicare payment systems

The move by DOGE, a Trump administration task force assigned to find ways to fire federal workers, cut programs and slash ...

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Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked ...

Elon Musk US financial data grab a ‘coup,’ Heather Cox Richardson says

Boston College history professor Heather Cox Richardson characterized Elon Musk's actions over the weekend as "the largest ...

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Elon Musk donated $288 million in 2024 election, final tally shows

The official count of Musk’s donations further cemented him as the country’s largest -— and most prominent — donor.

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