When the billionaire called Rep. Rosa DeLauro an “awful creature,” it was a problem. When he called for the Democrat’s expulsion, it made the problem worse.

President-elect Donald Trump, after rejecting House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avoid a government shutdown, worked the phones on Thursday, showing wavering confidence in Johnson and claiming he is aligned with billionaire Elon Musk, who first posted multiple calls to kill the GOP-brokered spending deal.

Instead of Trump heading into his second term as Mr. Big, it increasingly looks like Musk is calling the shots.

Senator Elizabeth Warren on Saturday condemned billionaire Elon Musk for derailing a bipartisan government funding bill that included a significant package of health care policies.

Republicans warn the business leaders' lack of government experience could lead to clashes over spending decisions.

Democrats have started calling Elon Musk the "co-president" or "shadow president" to Trump. His team is making clear that's not true.

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) says he will vote for either of the two options outlined by House Republicans to keep government open. He also responds to Elon Musk’s reaction to the latest funding proposals.

President-elect Donald Trump came out against a government funding bill backed by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Representative Tony Gonzales said that "a large part" of Musk's "voice is a reflection of the voice of the people."

CNN anchor Dana Bash on Sunday hit back at Sen. Bill Hagerty ’s (R-Tenn.) claim that Elon Musk was “the only way we would even know” about the government funding plan after the billionaire trashed the deal on his X platform.

Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) was criticized after he suggested on Sunday that Elon Musk is the country’s unelected “prime minister” — and not in a bad way. “It’s kind of interesting,” Gonzales said during an appearance on CBS News’ “Face the Nation.