Elon Musk might soon be leaving Washington, but he says DOGE needs to be a long-term project. Musk insisted in a TV interview that the project to slash government spending and eliminate entire agencies ought to endure amid signs that he may soon step away from the effort and return to his struggling electric car company.

Elon Musk is defending the work of the Department of Government Efficiency as he prepares to scale back from his government role and spend more time at his businesses.

Elon Musk gave a wide-ranging interview to reporters as he steps back from DOGE, discussing White House stays and his relationship with Donald Trump.

Elon Musk seen wearing a large Gulf of America hat on top of another hat during a meeting with President Donald Trump.