Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Elon Musk's exit, a tariff update on the forever chemicals found in American beer - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

In a surprise ... many saw coming, Elon Musk has announced he is leaving his role in the United States Government.

The billionaire's role was dedicated to reducing federal spending, work which became known as DOGE.

He has complained that DOGE had become a “whipping boy” for dissatisfaction with the administration.

US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about his step away, a tariff update and the forever chemicals found in American beer.

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