The leading role the former “first buddy” took in stoking the Epstein controversy shows how he remains a potent political risk for Trump months after he publicly left the White House.

The White House is reportedly sidelining Elon Musk’s SpaceX from the billion dollar deal of Golden Dome defense system project amid a bitter fallout with President Trump. Once close allies, Trump and Musk are now clashing over budget policies and federal subsidies.

Here are the key quotes to understand how the past 24 hours (and counting) unfolded between the president and Elon Musk over the Big, Beautiful Bill.

Elon Musk changed his phone number after a conflict with President Trump, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson.

The shift marks a strategic pivot away from reliance on Musk's SpaceX, whose Starlink and Starshield satellite networks have become central to US military communications

Mr. Trump has urged the Washington Commanders to revert to their former name, threatening to derail a deal for the N.F.L. team to build a new stadium if it doesn’t. The Commanders dropped their “Redskins” name in 2020 amid pressure from corporate sponsors and after lobbying by Native American groups,

Tesla shares plummeted as CEO Elon Musk’s promises for robotaxis failed to excite investors following another disappointing earnings report.

Elon Musk's companies have benefited from government contracts, including SpaceX through its relationships with the Pentagon and NASA.