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.

While Musk’s DOGE drew headlines, Trump’s broader deregulatory push is led by OMB and others also charged with cutting spending and slashing regulation.

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.

A few names are coming into view as people who could lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which all signs suggest will have a big influence even with Elon Musk’s departure from his

Elon Musk's stay in Washington comes to an end, as he falls far short of his hope to trim $2 trillion from the federal budget.

As Elon Musk leaves his leadership role at DOGE, and President Trump says DOGE’s work will continue, the question now is: Who will take the reins to become Musk’s successor?

Elon Musk leaves a mess for Trump and Mike Johnson with DOGE exit - ANALYSIS: Analysis: Musk’s deficit comments give conservatives the political cover they’d need to defy Trump and the White House, wr

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration, and DOGE cuts will soon be in the hands of GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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