Donald Trump announced his intention to buy a Tesla to support Elon Musk, citing a boycott against the company. Trump criticized the actions of those he termed 'radical left lunatics,' which he believes are affecting Tesla's business performance.

The Department of Government Efficiency has retracted a claim of saving taxpayers $53.7 million, while also reviving another inaccurate claim of saving $1.9 billion.

Elon Musk met with Senate Republicans to discuss his efforts at the Department of Government Efficiency, fielding questions regarding government cuts while offering senators his personal contact.

A federal judge expressed skepticism about claims from the Trump administration that Elon Musk is not involved in a task force responsible for mass firings of federal workers and restructuring federal agencies.

Elon Musk's initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is causing significant disruptions in the United States federal government, including its impact on scientific research and operations in Antarctica, leading to fears about funding cuts and staff layoffs.