Showdown at the Institute of Peace
A 911 call. A lockdown. A master key. Here’s what happened when the Trump administration seized control of a Washington institution.
Government Efficiency Department (US)
How Elon Musk is Reshaping Politics
Elon Musk is seemingly everywhere, dominating the news out of Washington and beyond. The tech billionaire’s increasing influence in the White House has raised complicated questions about how he could reshape U.S. politics.
What Is DOGE and Who Runs It? Trump Says One Thing, Government Lawyers Say Another.
The Department of Government Efficiency described in court filings bears little resemblance to the no-holds-barred approach taken by Elon Musk and praised by President Trump.
Social Security Leader Warns of Halt to Agency’s Work, Before Backtracking
The head of the Social Security Administration pulled back his startling warning after a judge said he had misinterpreted a court order restricting DOGE access.
Why the Pentagon Scuttled Its Briefing of Elon Musk on China War Plans
“You wouldn’t show it to a businessman,” President Trump said in denying that Elon Musk was to be briefed on top-secret plans in the event of war with China.
Democratic Senators Ask Watchdogs to Investigate Musk’s Downsizing Efforts
The senators asked the inspectors general to look at future job cuts as well.
Musk Set to Get Access to Top-Secret U.S. Plan for Potential War With China
Giving Elon Musk access to some of the nation’s most closely guarded military secrets is a major expansion of his role as an adviser to President Trump and highlights his conflicts of interest.
Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data
A federal judge in Maryland found that Elon Musk’s scrutiny of the agency’s data systems appeared to violate federal privacy laws.
On Its Website, DOGE Deletes More Than 100 Government Leases It Said Were Canceled
Elon Musk’s cost-cutting group dropped its total purported savings from eliminating federal office space after losing some battles within the Trump administration.
Meet Steve Davis, Elon Musk’s Top Lieutenant Who Oversees DOGE
Steve Davis, a longtime Musk loyalist, is effectively the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency. Mr. Musk has likened him to chemotherapy.