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February 21, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Inside Elon Musk’s first 30 days with DOGE
ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on the first 30 days of billionaire Elon Musk advising President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency — a new agency meant to slash government spending.
February 21, 2025 at 4:22 AM
February 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A deep dive into Elon Musk and DOGE
ABC News' Will Steakin breaks down Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency and the possible impacts of DOGE's spending cuts on U.S. federal agencies.
February 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
February 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
‘We have not heard from Elon’ about DOGE : Rep. Crockett
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, says she “wants some analysis” from Elon Musk about how he’s advising President Trump on government efficiency.
February 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
February 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Musk misreads Social Security data, millions of dead people not on benefits: Experts
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are falsely implying that millions of dead Americans are receiving Social Security benefits, experts told ABC News.
February 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
February 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Judge denies request to temporarily block DOGE's mass firings, access to data
A federal judge denied an urgent request to temporarily block Elon Musk and DOGE from firing employees or accessing records from a half a dozen government agencies.
February 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
February 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite claims
The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving improper Social Security payments
February 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
February 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Judge weighing order blocking Trump administration from carrying out mass layoffs
A judge did not issue a ruling following a hearing Tuesday at which five unions sought to keep the Trump administration from carrying out mass government layoffs.
February 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
February 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Hundreds gather outside US Capitol to protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of people gathered outside the U.S. Capitol on Monday to protest President Trump and Elon Musk’s overhaul of the federal government. ABC News’ Jay O’ Brien explains.
February 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
February 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Top Social Security official steps down after clash with DOGE
The top Social Security official has stepped down after clashing with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency over access to sensitive personal information of Americans, ABC News has learned.
February 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
February 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Elon Musk's role in DOGE uncertain after recent filing from White House
In an affidavit filed in federal court Tuesday, a White House official said Elon Musk is not the administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
February 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
February 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Top Social Security official steps down after clash with DOGE, sources say
The top official at the Social Security Administration stepped down after a clash with DOGE employees over access to sensitive personal records, sources told ABC News.
February 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
February 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Elon Musk's DOGE team wants access to IRS database
Elon Musk's DOGE is now seeking access to an IRS data system, which houses the personal tax information of millions of Americans, amid mass layoffs of thousands of government workers.
February 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
February 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
'Elon Musk doesn't even know my job exists,' fired federal worker says
Among the hundreds of people protesting in front of the U.S. Capitol on Monday were recently fired federal workers left devastated and uncertain by their terminations.
February 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
February 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Elon Musk's latest move involves millions of Americans' personal tax details: Sources
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency requested access to an IRS data system that retains the personal tax information on millions of Americans, sources say.
February 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
February 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
'No kings on Presidents Day' rings out from protests against Trump and Musk
Protesters against President Donald Trump and his policies have organized demonstrations in all 50 states for the second time in two weeks
February 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
February 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Musk and Trump 'picked the wrong bunch of lawyers to mess with': former CFPB employee
Former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employee Hanna Hickman reacts to losing her job following the Trump administration's mass government firings.
February 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
February 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
What Supreme Court might say about Musk and DOGE
Federal courts are considering whether Elon Musk’s status as de facto administrator of DOGE complies with the Constitution’s Appointments Clause.
February 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
February 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess
President Donald Trump's billionaire top lieutenant, Elon Musk, is the focus for thousands of Democratic activists launching a massive protest campaign this week
February 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
February 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Musk starts mass government layoffs, targets roughly 200,000 employees
On “This Week,” Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce reports on Elon Musk and DOGE’s firings.
February 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
February 15, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Federal judge hands Musk’s DOGE a win on data access at 3 agencies
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency can continue to access sensitive records from at least three federal agencies, a judge ruled.
February 15, 2025 at 5:10 AM
February 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Judge hearing arguments over Musk's authority defers ruling on restraining order
The judge hearing arguments over whether Elon Musk's role at DOGE is unconstitutional indicated she will not issue a ruling Friday on a temporary restraining order.
February 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
February 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Judge continues to block Musk, DOGE from Treasury data while mulling injunction
A judge says she will continue to block DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury Department payment systems while she decides whether to issue a preliminary injunction.
February 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
February 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Here are all the agencies that Elon Musk and DOGE have been trying to dismantle
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has made swift work of the billionaire's goal to curtail the government. Here are some of the actions it has taken.
February 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
February 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Key Musk DOGE adviser meets with leaders of Medicare agency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services oversee coverage for 160 million.
February 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
February 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Elon Musk met with Modi during Indian PM's US visit. What does he want from India?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk met during Modi's visit to the U.S., where he spoke with Trump about trade and tariff concerns
February 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
February 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Trump, Musk so far provide scant evidence for their claims of government fraud
Elon Musk and Donald Trump have claimed from the Oval Office and on social media widespread fraud in government, but many of them are unsupported by facts.
February 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
February 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Musk's ex Grimes criticizes him for bringing 'Lil X' to Oval Office with Trump
Grimes urges privacy for her son she had with Musk after he appeared with Trump, expressing concern over the public exposure.
February 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
February 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
14 states sue DOGE, blasting Musk's 'unprecedented' power as unconstitutional
Fourteen states have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the "sweeping authority" wielded by DOGE head Elon Musk is in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
February 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
February 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Tesla shareholders raise concerns as stock slides
Tesla’s stock rebounded Wednesday but has been falling for months, with investors worried about Elon Musk's focus on Washington, D.C.
February 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
February 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Elon Musk calls for US government to 'delete entire agencies'
Elon Musk has called for the United States to “delete entire agencies” from the federal government
February 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
February 13, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Official DOGE website updated, promising 'savings' updates by Valentine's Day
Three weeks after its launch in January, Elon Musk's official government website for DOGE was updated on Wednesday and no longer features only a logo.
February 13, 2025 at 4:56 AM
February 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Trump says he wants to get rid of the CFPB. Dems vow to defend it
President Donald Trump has said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was "very important to get rid of."
February 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
February 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Musk staffer 'mistakenly' given ability to edit Treasury payment system, filings say
The filings also provided new insights into DOGE's ongoing mission with the Treasury Department.
February 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
February 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Elon Musk takes reporters’ questions for 1st time since Trumps' inauguration
President Donald Trump invited cameras into the Oval Office as Musk spoke for roughly 30 minutes, responding to criticism from Democrats about the administration's plans for the federal government.
February 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
February 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Musk's son 'Lil X' steals spotlight in the Oval Office
The billionaire has brought his four-year-old to numerous Washington events.
February 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
February 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Elon Musk grilled about DOGE transparency, conflicts in Oval Office
Elon Musk had not faced reporters since taking the lead on Trump's mandate to dismantle much of the federal government.
February 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
February 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Elon Musk joins Trump in Oval Office to defend government overhaul
The Tesla billionaire answered questions from reporters and defended the enormous power he and his Department of Government Efficiency have been given, saying it's "what democracy is all about."
February 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
February 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Trump, Elon Musk discuss efforts to reshape federal govt. from Oval Office
Musk spoke with the U.S. media for the first time since Trump's inauguration, claiming that the goal of DOGE was to "restore democracy."
February 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
February 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
FEMA officials fired after Musk claims they paid to house migrants in 'luxury' hotels
After Elon Musk complained about federal spending for housing migrants in New York, the Department of Homeland Security announced four FEMA officials have been fired.
February 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
February 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
As Musk cuts federal spending, his own firms have received billions in contracts
As Elon Musk has led an effort to slash government spending, his own companies have, over the last few years, received billions of dollars in government contracts.
February 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
February 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Trump, Vance and Musk take aim at the courts as judges halt some of 2nd term agenda
President Donald Trump and key members of his administration are lashing out at judges who have halted some of his second-term agenda.
February 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
February 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Ex-employees say Musk ally was a 'hatchet man'
Tom Krause, an Elon Musk ally hired to overhaul the Treasury Department, has a lengthy record of hardline reforms in the private sector, according to some ex-employees.
February 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
February 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
As Musk, Trump administration target CFPB, Democrats defend consumer watchdog
The agency is at a virtual standstill as Elon Musk's DOGE and the White House's Russell Vought take over.
February 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
February 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Judge to consider order to keep DOGE from accessing student loan databases
Attorneys for a group of California students cited an Elon Musk tweet in arguing that Musk's DOGE agency should be blocked from accessing federal student loan records.
February 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
February 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
What would happen if Musk tries to defy court orders?
With Musk flirting with defying court orders or targeting judges, the third branch of government might soon confront an unprecedented scenario in modern history.
February 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
February 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Judge blocks DOGE team from accessing sensitive taxpayer data
Federal Judge Paul Engelmayer in New York granted the 19 states suing over DOGE's access to highly sensitive taxpayer records a temporary restraining order.
February 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
February 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Courts block some of Musk’s federal government overhaul measures
On “This Week” ABC News’ senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott reports on Elon Musk’s influence over recent federal government overhaul.
February 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
February 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Musk role ‘an unbelievable opportunity’ for U.S. government: Rep. Turner
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, on “This Week.”
February 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
February 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Trump says Musk is 'not gaining anything' from DOGE
ABC News' Selina Wang joins Live to discuss President Donald Trump's interview with Fox News, which will air ahead of the Super Bowl.
February 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
February 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Musk's role 'an unbelievable opportunity' for US government: Rep. Turner
On "This Week," Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, discussed Elon Musk's federal overhaul, the shuttering of USAID and Trump's comments on owning the Gaza Strip.
February 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM