Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the "Starship Base" as a town in Texas has been approved, which is significant for SpaceX's operations and future expansion plans [1][3][5]. Group 1: Town Establishment - The vote to upgrade the area to a town named "Starship Base" received 173 votes in favor and only 4 against, surpassing the required 143 votes [1]. - The area of the new town is 3.9 square kilometers, located in Boca Chica, Texas, near the U.S.-Mexico border [4][5]. - The establishment of the town will allow local governance to manage issues related to SpaceX's operations, which previously required state-level intervention [7]. Group 2: SpaceX Operations - SpaceX is seeking approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase its rocket launches from 5 to 25 per year [8]. - The increase in launch frequency has faced opposition from environmentalists and local residents due to concerns over disruptions and environmental impacts [8]. Group 3: Elon Musk's Challenges - Elon Musk's reputation has declined due to his association with the Trump administration and the financial struggles of Tesla, which reported a 9% revenue decline and a 71% drop in net profit in Q1 [10][12]. - There are discussions within Tesla's board about finding a successor for Musk due to concerns over his focus on government duties rather than the company [12]. - Musk plans to reduce his time managing government affairs and focus more on Tesla, indicating a potential shift in his priorities [13].

Core Viewpoint - Elon Musk is stepping back from his role in the U.S. government efficiency department (DOGE) to refocus on his business ventures, amidst speculation about his position at Tesla and interactions with the media [1][3][5]. Group 1: Musk's Departure from DOGE - Musk announced his intention to leave DOGE and emphasized his focus on business, denying reports about Tesla's board considering a replacement for him as CEO [1][3]. - During a cabinet meeting led by President Trump, Musk received applause as he prepared to exit his government role [6][7]. Group 2: Media Engagement - Musk engaged with a diverse group of media representatives, breaking away from his usual media avoidance, and participated in discussions with both left- and right-leaning outlets [3][4]. - Despite past tensions with mainstream media, Musk maintained a cooperative demeanor during the media session, although he appeared somewhat less confident [4][5]. Group 3: Financial Goals and Challenges - Musk acknowledged that DOGE has not met its initial goal of reducing federal spending by $1 trillion, achieving only about $160 billion in cuts, and expressed concerns about the difficulty of reaching future targets without more support from Washington [5][6]. - He admitted to making mistakes in the process of cutting federal positions, which has drawn criticism from various political factions [5]. Group 4: Government Role and Future Plans - Musk retains an office in the White House but plans to reduce his time in Washington, indicating a shift back to his business priorities [6][7]. - His role as a "special government employee" is limited to 130 days within a year, with his current term set to end on May 30 [7].

Core Viewpoint - Elon Musk attended a cabinet meeting with President Trump, which is perceived as a farewell before his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency [1][3] Group 1: Musk's Role and Departure - Musk expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with Trump's cabinet, indicating a sense of closure [3] - Trump acknowledged Musk's contributions, stating he has "sacrificed a lot" and has been treated "very unfairly" [3][5] - Musk is expected to officially end his role in the Department of Government Efficiency by the end of May, with a maximum service duration of 130 days as a "special government employee" [5][6] Group 2: Future Focus on Tesla - Musk announced plans to significantly reduce his time managing the Department of Government Efficiency starting in May, intending to focus more on Tesla [6] - He will continue to dedicate one to two days a week to government matters to prevent waste and fraud [6]

责任编辑：韦子蓉 "特殊政府雇员"或将卸任 当地时间4月30日，《华尔街日报》援引知情人士消息称，由于美国汽车制造商特斯拉公司股价下跌以 及一些投资者对该公司首席执行官埃隆·马斯克关注白宫的举动感到不满，特斯拉董事会开始认真考虑 寻找马斯克的继任者。 此外，近期马斯克在美国政府效率部的任职变动频传。《纽约邮报》在4月29日援引白宫幕僚长苏珊·怀 尔斯的话称，马斯克目前已不再在白宫实体办公。《纽约邮报》称，马斯克正准备卸任其在政府效率部 的官方职务。 知情人士透露，董事会成员联系了多家猎头公司，试图寻找特斯拉的下一任首席执行官。（总台记者 张颖哲） 马斯克被视为美国总统特朗普的亲密盟友，在新一届美国政府中领导政府效率部，帮助特朗普大幅削减 联邦开支、大规模裁减联邦雇员。美国白宫2月曾表示，马斯克的身份是"特殊政府雇员"。据美国媒体 报道，按照相关规定，作为"特殊政府雇员"，马斯克一年内服务时长不得超过130天。这意味着，从1月 20日算起，马斯克任期最晚在5月底结束。如果只计算工作日，其任期最晚于7月结束。 特斯拉公司4月22日公布的财报显示，今年第一季度该公司营收同比下降9%，汽车业务收入同比下降 20%，净 ...