Democrats have long called for Elon Musk‘s departure from President Donald Trump‘s administration, but Musk saying goodbye to Washington means the party is also bidding farewell to their bogeyman. Musk’s 130 days as a special government employee,

President Trump said that Elon Musk "will, always, be with us, helping all the way." Musk's tenure as a "special government employee" is formally ending.

Elon Musk's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency draws praise from Republicans and criticism from Democrats, highlighting political divides.

Why is Elon Musk leaving Trump administration? Here's how much money DOGE saved and what it means for possible DOGE dividend refund checks in 2025

Rather than set government straight, Elon Musk is leaving Washington with the federal budget all cattywampus. Deficit spending is increasing, not waning, and there is a growing school of thought that his “efficiency” effort could end up costing the government as much as or more than it saved.

"Vermin were not a problem” at the the U.S. Institute of Peace before Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency took over the building.

Just before a test launch for SpaceX’s Starship on Tuesday night, Elon Musk said the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Investors are winding down a volatile but winning week as President Trump’s trade war continues with China in the crosshairs, Elon Musk officially ends DOGE duties, U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel deal proceeds.