It might only take some bad polling numbers for President Donald Trump’s relationship with Elon Musk to fall apart, veteran Trump reporter Maggie Haberman predicted on Thursday. Musk has emerged as one of Trump’s most powerful advisers over the last month as he spearheads the administration’s efforts to gut the federal government.

Maggie Haberman agreed that Trump was bringing Elon Musk "to heel" during an Oval Office photo op that many framed as humiliating to Trump.

CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman joins CNN’s Anderson Cooper and discusses Elon Musk’s relationship with President Donald Trump.

At least two accounts representing the former German dictator purportedly displayed gray, government-signifying verification badges in February 2025.

The F.B.I. director, Kash Patel, the director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and others told employees not to respond to a directive from Mr. Musk to summarize their accomplishments.

CNN’s Erin Burnett speaks with Department of Veterans Affairs worker Latisha Thompson about the confusing messaging coming from President Donald Trump and Elon Musk about the email blast that threatened federal workers’ jobs.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responds to a question from CNN’s Jeff Zeleny about Elon Musk’s attendance at the White House cabinet meeting as well as the emails sent to federal workers.