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Elon Musk's DOGE staffers don't have access to U.S. nuclear secrets, Energy secretary says
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said three DOGE staffers are working at the department.CNBC - 4d -
The Slash-and-Burn Tactics Musk Brings to Washington Often Backfired at Twitter
Can Elon Musk’s track record at X help predict the results of his current exploits within the U.S. federal government?Inc. - 4d -
GOP state AGs campaign group brings back leader who resigned in Jan. 6 aftermath
A group that dedicated to electing Republicans to state attorney general positions has brought back a former executive director who resigned in the aftermath of Jan. 6ABC News - 4d -
Musk, as he fights DEI, is being paid to send 1st woman, person of color to the moon
As Elon Musk helps the Trump administration eliminate DEI, his SpaceX currently has a NASA contract to help land the first woman and first person of color on the moon.ABC News - 4d -
Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump
Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Small Businesses Will Be Subjected to ‘the Fury of Debt Collectors’ for Covid Loans, According to Senate Dems
Proposed legislation could hurt struggling small businesses, Senator Ed Markey warns.Inc. - 4d -
Elon Musk Thinks Air Traffic Control Needs Innovation. Does it?
Musk’s delusions are powered by a common illusion.Inc. - 4d -
How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid
Elon Musk drove fringe viewpoints on USAID into the mainstream on X, as the Trump administration halted the humanitarian relief agency’s work.NBC News - 4d -
US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus
Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroadABC News - 5d -
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi
The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.Wired - 5d -
Senate Confirms Russell Vought as Office of Management and Budget Director
Mr. Vought, an architect of Project 2025 who served in the first Trump administration, will be at the center of President Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.The New York Times - 5d -
Hugging Face brings ‘Pi-Zero’ to LeRobot, making AI-powered robots easier to build and deploy
Pi0 is a groundbreaking AI model that helps robots understand natural language commands, potentially revolutionizing industrial automation.VentureBeat - 5d -
Johnson urges Senate to wait for House to "do its work" on Trump agenda
House Republicans met for several hours with Trump Thursday, after GOP senators planned move forward with their own plan to enact Trump's priorities.CBS News - 5d -
Why Does Elon Musk Think He Can Treat the U.S. Government Like Twitter?
My latest five-whys looks at Musk’s motivations.Inc. - 5d -
NWSL’s $5 million fund for players is a ‘necessary step toward accountability’ after abuse scandal
On Wednesday, a chapter of the National Women’s Soccer League’s past was finally closed as the league agreed to a historic settlement with the attorneys general of D.C., New York and Illinois over ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
USAID Workforce Slashed From 10,000 to Under 300 as Elon Musk’s DOGE Decimates Agency
The US government’s primary foreign aid organization is losing the vast majority of its staff, forcing the agency’s lifesaving work to screech to a halt.Wired - 5d -
As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints
The company’s board pledged to investors that it would pay closer attention to how the company managed workers.The New York Times - 5d -
Margaret Cho is turning to music and theater in the face of 2025 upheavals
This month the five-time Grammy nominee for best comedy Album also celebrates her new musical release 'Lucky Gift.'Los Angeles Times - 5d -
US Shoppers Face Fees of Up to $50 or More to Get Packages From China
Consumers and small businesses are already feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, which eliminated a key trade exemption for parcels worth less than $800.Wired - 6d -
Inside the Elon Musk-Jim Jordan ‘mind meld’ shaking up Capitol Hill
Musk has a White House office and growing pull across federal agencies. Now he's burrowed into the House Judiciary Committee.Politico - 6d -
WATCH: Screaming match erupts among house lawmakers over motion to subpoena Elon Musk
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee attempted to subpoena Elon Musk to testify but the procedural motion quickly turned into screaming and name-calling.ABC News - 6d -
Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump’s Inner Circle
“He’s getting too big for his breeches,” says one Trumpworld source.Wired - 6d -
The Far Right Has a New Hero: Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government has inspired adoration from far-right communities online that used to be reserved for Donald Trump.Wired - 6d -
Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care
President Donald Trump's effort to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people is facing a legal challengeABC News - 6d
