In a sign that not every Trump official is on the same page, leaders at the FBI and State Department instructed employees not to respond.

In a tweet, Elon Musk said “Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation.” An email sent to federal workers gives them until Monday to outline their accomplishments.

Elon Musk is one of the most influential figures on the planet, but is his public persona just a well-crafted illusion? From memes to media stunts, here’s a look at why some people see him as a problem,

It seems that Elon Musk’s friendship with President Donald Trump and government cost-cutting job has already saved a boatload of money ― for him. Just a month into the second Trump administration, Musk has overseen the slashing of thousands of government jobs through his so-called Department of Government Efficiency.

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk look like they’re having a blast in Washington, clear-cutting elements of the federal government and seizing power from states and Congress. Their glee is at odds with the growing evidence of repercussions and anger out in the country at their approach of cutting first and asking questions later.

Donald Trump appealed to Elon Musk for more intensive implementation of reforms in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump emphasized that he would like Musk to act "more aggressively" in implementing reforms and cutting spending.

Donald Trump has appealed to Elon Musk for more intensive implementation of reforms in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump emphasized that he would like Musk to act "more aggressively" in implementing reforms and cutting spending.