Even as Musk’s work at the Department of Government Efficiency appeared to consume him, his top adviser created a set of companies named Red Planet I, II and III.

The Port of Los Angeles, the largest port in the U.S., predicts a 35% drop in shipments, nearly all from China, in a matter of weeks. Google has told some remote workers that their jobs could be at risk if they don't start attending the office three days per week.

During an April 22 earnings call for Tesla, Elon Musk announced that he would reduce his hours with DOGE, starting next month, to focus on his role as Tesla's CEO. This announcement came a week after the White House press secretary fired back at claims on X, formerly Twitter, that Musk was leaving his position in the coming weeks.