Elon Musk or Donald Trump? After government shutdown fiasco, it’s an open question of which one is in charge
After Congress averted a government shutdown with a last-minute deal, it’s become a serious question: who runs the GOP, Donald Trump or Elon Musk? While Trump is about to be sworn in for his second term,
How Elon Musk essentially killed congressional bill preventing government shutdown
Elon Musk led a fight on social media against a congressional bill preventing government shutdown. Here's what to know about the now dead bill.
Government Shutdown Advocate Elon Musk Blames Dems for Looming Shutdown
Elon Musk is suddenly very eager to distance himself from a potential government shutdown after he helped tank a bipartisan continuing-resolution deal on Thursday. After assuring users of his social media platform X that a shutdown really wouldn’t be that big of a problem and backing a shutdown over allowing the bipartisan deal to pass,
Elon Musk Flexes His Political Strength as Government Shutdown Looms
The world’s richest man led the charge to kill a bipartisan spending deal, in part by promoting false and misleading claims about it.
Rep. Connolly: 'Unelected billionaire' Elon Musk's shutdown chaos exposed Trump's 'weakness'
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia will be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee after defeating AOC in the race to be ranking member. "It had nothing to do with how old people were," Rep. Connolly tells MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart.
A government shutdown looked unlikely. Then Elon Musk took to X.
In a show of power, the head of the “Department of Government Efficiency” pushed House Speaker Mike Johnson to scrap a compromise spending bill.
Elon Musk Is Trying to Force a Government Shutdown
Mike Johnson carefully negotiated a bill to keep the government funded past December 20. It collapsed instantly when Musk attacked it.
Elon Musk Is Using His Platform and Power to Meme Us Into a Government Shutdown
On Thursday morning, Rep. Greene called for Elon Musk to become speaker of the house. “DOGE can only truly be accomplished by reigning in Congress to enact real government efficiency. The establishment needs to be shattered just like it was yesterday. This could be the way.”
'President-elect Musk': Elon's influence on display in government spending fight
Musk began posting on X against a stopgap government spending bill on Wednesday well before Trump weighed in against the legislation.
Steve Bannon Disagrees With Elon Musk on 'Just About Everything'
Popular right-wing podcaster Steve Bannon said in a new interview that he disagrees with billionaire Elon Musk on "just about everything," while also giving him credit for his strong support of President-elect Donald Trump.
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Elon Musk flexes his political muscle, sending government on path to shutdown
During the Army-Navy football game over the weekend, Elon Musk posted a photo of the giant ... lawmaker could have done ...
Biden signs stopgap bipartisan measure to fund government, avert shutdown
Johnson tried to placate Trump by bringing up a slimmed-down, 116-page version of the bill on Thursday. It included disaster relief, farm aid and the debt ceiling. Trump immediately backed it, calling ...
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Trump demands government shutdown after Elon Musk rants over stopgap funding bill
“Triggering a damaging government shutdown would hurt families who are gathering to ... It also followed an hours-long ...
Government shutdown updates: Biden signs funding bill, averting shutdown
House Republicans will meet behind closed doors at 12:30 p.m. ET to discuss a new plan to avert a government shutdown -- as ...
Mike Johnson Asked Elon Musk If He Wants to Be Speaker of the House
The GOP House Speaker referenced speculation about his future and the outsized influence Musk appeared to wield this week.
Elon Musk’s Determining Role in Washington
Joe Biden has faded from national leadership as Donald Trump and his allies, including Elon Musk, act as though they’re ...
Shutdown Averted! Even Elon Musk On Board As GOP Interim Spending Bill Passed With Bipartisan Support To Keep Government Open – Update
GOP interim spending bill passed with Democratic Support just before a midnight deadline that would have shut government down ...
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Senate eyes late-night vote on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown
Hours to go before a midnight deadline, the Senate is preparing to give final approval to a new plan from Speaker Mike Johnson to prevent a government shutdown ...