Breaking news: Musk set to get access to top-secret U.S. plan for potential war with China

The briefing would be a dramatic expansion of his role as a Trump adviser.

View in browser March 20, 2025, 8:40 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Doug Mills/The New York Times Musk Set to Get Access to Top-Secret U.S. Plan for Potential War With China Providing Elon Musk with access to some of the nation's most closely guarded military secrets would be a major expansion of his role as an adviser to President Trump. It would also highlight his conflicts of interest. Read more More coverage A judge barred Social Security officials from giving DOGE unredacted data. → President Trump can't immediately shut down the Education Department. → Here are all of the Trump Administration's major moves, so far. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018