Granting tech leaders direct control over government functions fundamentally alters the relationship between private power and public governance.

House Democrats are seeking to limit the access Elon Musk's team has to the Treasury Department's payments system.

Elon Musk’s involvement in government affairs is an unprecedented, extralegal appointment and a direct affront to democratic governance.

Elon Musk—the man Republicans are letting dismantle the government—has a direct personal and financial interest in dismantling much of the government. He’s a walking conflict of interest,” says Chris Hayes.