U.S. Republican lawmakers are trying to dodge the crossfire between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, with members saying they hope the billionaire brawl will subside without hurting their chances to protect their majority in the 2026 midterm elections.

Allies of the two men expressed hope that they would make peace, or at least ease the tensions that broke out Thursday.

As the Republican Party braces for aftershocks from President Donald Trump’s spectacular clash with Elon Musk, lawmakers and conservative figures are urging détente, fearful of the potential

The decision is the latest development in a battle over the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to sensitive personal information.

The orders were another example of the Supreme Court granting a Trump administration’s emergency request to lift or scale back lower court rulings blocking his initiatives.

A Florida investment manager who advocated for “DOGE dividend checks” says Elon Musk should apologize to President Trump following their public feud. James Fishback, an early adviser to the Department of Government Efficiency who ultimately didn’t join the DOGE team,