Elon Musk's Companies Caught In Political Line of Fire
President Donald Trump's policies and Elon Musk's association with his administration are causing trouble for the tech CEO's biggest companies. The first weeks of the second Trump administration have seen major policy changes that have altered the reputation of both Musk and the U.
Elon Musk is officially an employee of the US government — but he's not getting a paycheck
The White House confirmed to BI on Monday that Musk was a "special government employee" and was not receiving a paycheck.
Elon Musk is a ‘special government employee.’ What does that mean?
The SGE designation, which has come under scrutiny under Democrats as well, exempts short-term federal employees from certain disclosure rules.
How Trump's Tariffs Will Impact Elon Musk's Companies
Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico could drastically affect two of Musk's most prominent companies, SpaceX and Tesla.
Is Elon Musk a U.S. citizen? The SpaceX billionaire is now a government employee.
Tesla CEO, SpaceX founder and the richest billionaire in the world Elon Musk is now a U.S. government employee. What to know about his citizenship.
Elon Musk and DOGE are hacking the government
Musk has moved with lightning speed to try to remake the federal government. Many Democrats and even some Republicans say his efforts are unlawful.
What Exactly Is Elon Musk's Role in the US Government?
Now that Elon Musk has been classified as a "special government employee," he will get greater access to U.S. government agencies.
Trump makes DOGE head Elon Musk a 'special government employee' amid accusations of a takeover
President Trump made Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, a 'special government employee' at the White House. Here's what that means.
Trump: Elon Musk ‘won't do anything without our approval’
At a signing ceremony in the Oval Office on Feb. 3, President Trump said that Elon Musk "won't do anything" without his administration's approval.
What to Know About USAID, the Agency Elon Musk Wants Dead
Toyota is following Elon Musk's lead as it tries to turn things around in China
The Japanese automaker announced on Wednesday that it would build a new EV and battery factory in Shanghai, after Tesla did ...
How Elon Musk Got Around Disclosing His Finances To The Public
The billionaire is wielding immense authority over federal agencies, but unlike cabinet members, doesn’t have to publicly ...
Elon Musk's X sues Lego, Shell, more companies over advertising 'boycott' from platform
Elon Musk's X is suing more companies, alleging they joined a group of advertisers illegally conspiring to boycott the social ...
Tech investor Paul Graham tells Elon Musk to proceed carefully with DOGE: 'This isn't just a company'
In a back-and-forth with Musk on X, Graham said that government isn't a company, but a system.
A 25-Year-Old With Elon Musk Ties Has Direct Access to the Federal Payment System
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is a sleepy part of the Treasury Department. It’s also where, sources say, a 25-year-old ...
Treasury says Elon Musk's DOGE has "read only" access to payment systems
Democratic lawmakers have expressed concern that access to the system could allow DOGE, which disburses nearly 90% of all ...
Elon Musk’s X Adds More Companies to Ad-Boycott Lawsuit
Billionaire investor Elon Musk’s privately held social media entity X is adding more companies to its lawsuit that alleges a ...
Elon Musk’s Enemy, USAID, Was Investigating Starlink Over Its Contracts in Ukraine
Musk has called the agency “evil” and a “criminal organization,” though the fact that USAID was investigating his company may ...