Mr Musk is in charge of Mr Trump's newly created Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE). Elon Musk's starring role in the new Donald Trump administration was confirmed as he appeared front and centre of his inauguration proceedings - and witnessed him pledge a mission to Mars.

Negotiations over an 836,000-square-mile island may fall to a close friend of Elon Musk with experience in deal-making. Just not that kind of deal-making.

The world's richest man is strong supporter of right-wing politics, & made gestures today at a rally for Donald Trump's second inauguration that's caused controversy

Moment likened to racist gesture used in Nazi Germany but league against anti-Semitism says it was just ‘awkward’

Minutes after assuming office, former President Donald Trump faced a lawsuit filed by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest union representing US federal workers, and the nonprofit Public Citizen.

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he’s not taking the presidency…That’s not happening.” President-elect Donald Trump listens to Elon Musk as he arrives to watch SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship lift off for a test flight ...

At the same time, business leaders recognize that there are certain issues on which CEOs will need to educate Trump. He has demonstrated that he genuinely listens to the business community when they come to him in good faith, and that he can change his mind as long as he does not feel trapped, coerced, or humiliated.

The world’s richest man is about to have a stunning amount of access—physically and digitally—to the White House.

In his inaugural address, Trump stated that the golden age of America began as he took oath as the 47th President of the United States. Dignitaries from all walks of life were present at Trump's swearing-in ceremony.

Elon Musk's DOGE advisory panel faces lawsuit right after Donald Trump's inauguration, allegedly for violating federal transparency laws.