Despite speculation of political friction, Elon Musk’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency was expected. He was appointed as a Special Government Employee, a category created

America’s government needs to change. Mr Musk has built several remarkable businesses in areas that seemed impossible. That he could help seemed plausible. And yet just a few months in, most in Washington think DOGE is a failure, and Mr Musk is on the way out. Was this inevitable? And what does it say about the future of government reform?

Elon Musk is leaving the Department of Government Efficiency effort. His 130 day tenure was marked by legal setbacks, overstated savings claims and little evidence DOGE made things more efficient.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk exchanged back-and-forth insults online after a disagreement over the president's spending bill. Here's a complete timeline of Donald Trump and Elon Musk's friendship, including why they are now feuding.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A day after the White House held a farewell press conference for SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk to highlight his efforts as outgoing leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),

President Donald Trump responded to Elon Musk's criticism of his "big, beautiful bill" with disappointment as Musk responded on X.