James Fishback, the chief architect behind the proposal to send “DOGE checks,” told POLITICO Friday he’s stepping away from the movement after Elon Musk lashed out at President Donald Trump.

The Trump-Musk beef puts Silicon Valley in an awkward position as it navigates the president’s tech and trade policies.

LEADING MAN — Gov. Gavin Newsom and Hollywood’s elite have always gone hand-in-hand, with wealthy donors from the industry ...