The journalist Kara Swisher discusses Elon Musk's goals in government — and the factors that have led to his radicalization.

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Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.

As U.S. President Donald Trump took office in 2025, his inauguration celebrations were marked by controversy over a gesture ...

Elon Musk has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Norwegian libertarian MP Marius Nilsen, who tossed the Tesla ...

Much cutting. Very waste. But the Department of Government Efficiency might not have the legal and budgetary chops to actually reduce spending?

Elon Musk’s controversial gesture, which some interpreted as a Nazi-style salute, drew criticism from Trump’s political ...

The world’s richest man is now also one of the most politically powerful. Musk’s journey to mega MAGA funder sheds some light ...

Elon Musk, the controversial entrepreneur and current head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the ...

Elon Musk, who has been accused of performing the salute at an inauguration event this week, shared social media post that ...

President Trump said the entity would focus on cutting government waste and slashing federal regulations, and he put tech ...