Elon Musk’s government shutdown? Here’s what it means for TSA, IPOs and Social Security.
As U.S. lawmakers wrangle over spending legislation, here’s how some key government functions would be affected by a shutdown.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
Could Elon Musk Run for President After Donald Trump?
Despite critics calling Musk "president," the billionaire cannot hold the highest office as he's not a natural-born citizen.
Trump and Musk’s first big Christmas gift will be delivered at 12:01 a.m.—a government shutdown if Congress can’t reach a deal
Put ’America first,’ and go for the victory, even if it means shutting the government down for a period of time,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Thursday night.
How Trump and Elon Musk derailed bipartisan plans for a funding bill, bringing on risk of shutdown
"My phone was ringing off the hook," Republican Rep. Andy Barr said. "The people who elected us are listening to Elon Musk."
Donald Trump backs government ‘shutdown’ after Elon Musk sinks Republican spending bill
Donald Trump has said he backs a government shutdown after he and Elon Musk sank a spending bill with just 48 hours to go before the deadline.
Elon Musk unleashes shutdown chaos as he flexes his power
Plus, Democrats pass over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a North Carolina Republican tries to throw out ballots in this week’s 3-Minute Read from Jen Psaki.
Trump Brushes Off ‘President Musk’ Jabs As Critics Claim Elon Musk Controls Washington After Government Shutdown Fight
Republicans ditched their original government spending plan last week after heavy criticism from Musk and later Trump.
WNBA star takes aim at Elon Musk, rips billionaires after funding bill gets passed
Phoenix Mercury star Natasha Cloud took aim at Elon Musk and ripped billionaires in a post on X after the short-term stopgap ...
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.
Democrats lean into strategy of trolling Trump following Musk’s lead
The Democrats' X account shared an AI-generated image poking fun at the notion that Trump is being controlled by Musk.
Elon Musk feuds with ex-MSNBC host Keith Olbermann in X post smackdown: 'F--- you fascist'
Billionaire Elon Musk sparred with ex-MSNBC host Keith Olbermann this week in a nasty spat on social media platform X after Musk helped tank an initial government spending bill.