In an escalation of Elon Musk’s fractured relationship with President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, the Tesla CEO has floated the idea of starting a new political party to rival the two-party system.

President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are showing no signs of reconciling on Friday, but Republicans are increasingly urging them to settle their dispute. They know what's at stake —

US President Donald Trump said in an NBC interview his relationship with Musk is likely over and warned of "serious consequences" if Musk funds Democrats opposing the GOP's tax-cut and spending bill.