Musk has been tapped as co-chief of the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, with the goal of slashing wasteful government spending. You might think a good starting point would be elimination of the duplicative U.

Elon Musk is no stranger to controversy. As one of the world’s richest and most influential figures, his ventures often intersect with politics, shaping debates on technology, economy, and public policy.

Elon Musk could act as middleman between China and Trump As president-elect Donald Trump prepares to move into the White House, the relationship between Elon Musk and the leadership of China's Communist Party is in sharp focus.