Elon Musk’s controversial gesture, which some interpreted as a Nazi-style salute, drew criticism from Trump’s political opponents and energized fans on the far right.

In the years since Sen. Mike Lee and Elon Musk first began exchanging posts, the businessman has only seen his political power — and wealth — grow.

Days after fawning over what tech magnate Elon Musk’s deep pockets could do for the MAGA movement, Steve Bannon went berserk on the world’s richest man and vowed to limit his White House influence.

Tuesday marks Donald Trump's first full day in office. Keep up with the USA TODAY Network's live coverage on his top priorities for Americans.

JB Pritzker on Tuesday shared fresh criticism of President Trump, calling for an apology from key ally Elon Musk for a controversial hand gesture at an inauguration rally, and accusing the White House of keeping Illinois in the dark on any plans for migrant deportations.

Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur, is no longer part of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), which he was heading with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. A report claims his post on

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would be open to tech billionaire Elon Musk -- the owner of social media platform X -- buying Chinese-owned app TikTok.

Author Walter Isaacson’s 2023 biography of Musk gives the best insight into Musk’s singular personality, offering an explanation for how he achieved so much success but also casting doubt on whether his approach is what’s in need when it comes to governing the country and steering the nation’s course.

The president’s carefully chosen appointments represent his vision and priorities for his return to the White House

President Donald Trump took aim at federal and state support for electric vehicles on his first day in office. But it’s not clear he has the power he’s claimed on the topic.

Trump’s administration is directing that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave, and that agencies develop plans to lay them off, according to a memo from the Office of Personnel Management.