Following escalating tensions between President Trump and Elon Musk, the White House has directed the Defense Department and Nasa to scrutinize SpaceX's multi-billion dollar contracts. This review, prompted by Musk's criticisms of Trump,

The Tesla CEO's quick reversal after his blow-up with the president communicates quite a lot, one expert in political science says.

Elon Musk has taken steps to restore his relationship with President Trump and surrender, saying he regrets some of his comments during their feud.

President Trump told reporters Thursday that he was "amazed" Elon Musk had endorsed him in the first place, given Trump's long-standing position on electric vehicles that would hurt Musk's company. Why it matters: In the aftermath of Trump and Musk's fallout — which shifted from scorched earth calls to impeachment to a more peaceful stalemate — the president and the former DOGE head have struck a conciliatory tone.