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Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.
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Trump marvels at embrace by CEOs, top tech bosses: 'Everybody wants to be my friend!'
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Maga v Musk: Trump camp divided in bitter fight over immigration policy
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Trump Wants U.S. Control of the Panama Canal. Here Are 3 Things to Know.
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Lions cut LB David Long
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Wendy Williams is 'sober and wants to come home' from treatment facility, son reveals
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Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in New Funding
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Elon Musk wants to ‘delete’ many Americans' financial lifeline
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Morning Report — Trump seizes stage from Biden
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Trump denies Elon Musk is "taking the presidency"
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