Elon Musk, Trump and DOGE
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President Trump praises Elon Musk for his role in the Department of Government Efficiency, highlighting $175 billion in savings and Musk's continued advisory role.
Elon Musk said he expected to "remain a friend and an advisor" to President Donald Trump as his time as a special government employee ends.
Who it affects: More than 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, for now. It’s the second time this month that the high court has given Trump officials permission to terminate programs that protect migrants fleeing war or economic turmoil.
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Elon Musk ends his role in President Donald Trump's DOGE, but his political influence and controversial government cuts continue to impact national politics and upcoming elections.
Investors are winding down a volatile but winning week as President Trump’s trade war continues with China in the crosshairs, Elon Musk officially ends DOGE duties, U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel deal proceeds.
Trump said through his work with DOGE, his cost-cutting task force, Elon Musk and his team have overhauled the work of the federal government, calling it "the most sweeping and consequential government reform program in generations.
Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, worked for Trump's DOGE effort after spending over $250 million helping to get him elected.
President Trump considered $5,000 stimulus checks funded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) savings. DOGE savings are disputed, with claims ranging from $150 billion to $175 billion, and some cuts potentially leading to increased costs.