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Schumer on voting for funding bill: Trump, Musk 'damage' could be 'much worse' under shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a Sunday podcast episode that “damage” from President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk could be “much worse” under a government shutdown. ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump administration briefing: US president to speak to Putin this week; Democrats train fire on Musk
Russian president ‘accepts the philosophy’ of US’s Ukraine ceasefire terms, says US envoy; Musk’s popularity falls – key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance. US president Donald Trump ’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
New York Post says Musk is 'way out of his lane' in calling for impeachment of Judge Boasberg
The editorial board of The New York Post went after tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday, stating that he is “way out of his lane” in calling for the impeachment of a judge who temporarily blocked ...The Hill - 11h -
Elon Musk discovers ‘magic money computers,’ or how the U.S. financial system actually works
Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX and the brainchild behind the Department of Government Efficiency, went onto Sen. Ted Cruz’s podcast to discuss what he’s learned in Washington.MarketWatch - 1h -
Where Are Trump and Musk Taking Us?
A typology of constitutional crises and constitutional rot.The New York Times - 5d -
DOGE Cuts Upend Trump-Voting West Virginia Town
‘Nobody that I’ve talked to understood the devastation that having this administration in office would do to our lives,’ said one fired Treasury Department worker in Parkersburg.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Chaos at the V.A.: Inside the DOGE Cuts Disrupting the Veterans Agency
Clinical trials have been delayed, contracts canceled and support staff fired. With deeper cuts coming, some are warning of potential harms to veterans.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Morning Report — This week: Funding suspense, tariff two-step, DOGE bites
In today’s issue: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he has the votes to dodge a possible government shutdown by next weekend. A floor vote could happen Tuesday under his plan, which envisions ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Fired Federal Workers Get Last Words in With Scathing Letters of Resignation to DOGE
Departing officials, including disabled veterans, defend themselves and thousands of fired federal colleagues’ work with defiant, indignant letters, creating a written record of a tumultuous time.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
It's 'shoot first and ask questions later' as DOGE tries to dismantle CFPB: Official
At a court hearing Monday, CFPB’s COO Adam Martinez gave a sworn account of the chaos that has consumed the federal agency meant to stop unfair corporate practices.ABC News - 6d -
Meet the Federal Bureaucrat Who’s Become the Face of DOGE Resistance
Karen Ortiz, an administrative judge at the EEOC, went public with her concerns about mass firings and adminstration efforts to pause all LGBTQ discrimination cases, achieving an unusual moment of ...Inc. - 6d -
Fox's Doocy presses White House spokesperson on stock trends, DOGE cuts
Fox News reporter Peter Doocy pressed White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday on how the struggling stock market might effect the administration's government reform efforts. "Is ...The Hill - 6d -
How DOGE Hides Its Work, and Trump Targets Climate Rules
Plus, an explosive new Facebook memoir.The New York Times - 5d -
How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks, "America's best idea"
The Trump administration laid off approximately 1,000 employees of the National Park Service. Rangers and park employees say such cuts will be detrimental to the public's experience of these ...CBS News - 1d -
Here are 10 ways DOGE can remake our outdated Defense Department
The Department of Government Efficiency has a unique opportunity to modernize the defense business, to bring it to the level of innovation and efficiency enjoyed by America’s private sector.The Hill - 1d -
Deportations Threaten Constitutional Showdown, and DOGE Cuts Hit Nuclear Agency
Plus, a retirement home for penguins.The New York Times - 1d -
DOGE Staff Marches Into U.S. Institute of Peace and Evicts Its Officials
A bubbling dispute broke into a dramatic standoff that ended with police involvement and the Department of Government Efficiency taking up residence at the independent agency.The New York Times - 10h -
Myanmar junta’s promise of elections denounced as ‘sham’ by experts
There are fears military will deploy further violence in run-up to any poll, which is unlikely to be viewed as credible. The Myanmar military’s promise to hold elections in December 2025 or January ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Budget-friendly groceries that taste great, according to experts
Grocery prices have surged nearly 28% in five years, with a 2% increase in January alone. Editors at Simply Recipes tested nearly 400 products to find the best-tasting options under $20. First on ...CBS News - 5d -
Who Will Win the Women’s Title? Our Expert Predicts.
South Carolina has won two of the last three championships, but U.C.L.A. and Notre Dame are looming in its path.The New York Times - 23h -
Poland charges Belarusian with sabotage on behalf of Russia
Prosecutors accuse suspect of trying to burn down a large retail store in Warsaw last yearFinancial Times - 5d -
Sara Sharif's dad should have sentence increased to whole life order, court hears
Sara Sharif was hooded, burned and beaten during two years of abuse before her body was found.BBC News - 5d -
Sara Sharif's family denied sentence appeal bids
Sara Sharif was hooded, burned and beaten during two years of abuse before her death in Woking.BBC News - 4d -
Nissan, Facing Mounting Challenges, Replaces Its C.E.O.
The automaker said on Tuesday that Makoto Uchida would step down. The company has said it would slash global production capacity and cut thousands of jobs.The New York Times - 6d -
Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers
The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.The New York Times - 4d -
Dr. Mehmet Oz testifies about his past health advocacy at Senate confirmation hearing
He is expected to face questions about potential cuts to Medicaid amid GOP efforts to slash the size of the federal government and his advocacy for privatizing Medicare.NBC News - 4d -
Coe targets Musk and Zuckerberg talks over ‘pond life’ abuse of female athletes
IOC presidency candidate wants discussions if elected ‘It is vital that women feel that sport is a safe space’ Sebastian Coe will demand urgent talks with Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to stop ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Top budget Democrat: GOP spending bill hands ‘a blank check to Elon Musk’
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, slammed the new House Republicans’ six-month stopgap funding bill, claiming it is a “blank check” for tech ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk's ties to Trump and far-right support
Tesla shares have plunged more than 47% since President Trump's inauguration as criticism mounts over Elon Musk's involvement in the administration and his statements backing far-right views. ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Ayo Edebiri ‘got insane death threats’ after Elon Musk shared fake report about Pirates of the Caribbean casting
The Bear actor called Musk a fascist and an idiot after his reaction to a post from a rightwing account that claimed she was replacing Johnny Depp . Ayo Edebiri, the actor best known for her ...The Guardian - 5d -
Elon Musk targeted me over Tesla protests. That proves our movement is working
I’ve always believed the people are powerful. Now we know the world’s richest man does too. On Saturday morning, I woke up to a nightmare of notifications. On Sunday, it got worse. Elon Musk had ...The Guardian - 5d -
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly to let go of his Tesla over Musk’s federal cuts
Arizona senator had also clashed with billionaire over the latter’s ‘traitor’ jibe after Kelly posted about his Ukraine visit. The Arizona Democratic senator Mark Kelly announced he was ditching ...The Guardian - 3d -
Is Trump reining in Musk after showdown with cabinet?
The president intervenes in a cost-cutting row after a reported clash at the White House.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Musk Doesn’t Understand Why Government Matters
If a business fails, it’s not a big deal. When government services break down, people can die.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the ...The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Chinese investors privately take stakes in Musk’s companies
Asset managers have been promoting tech mogul’s ties to Donald Trump to lure capital to xAI, Neuralink and SpaceXFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Musk’s Tweet-Fueled Bubble May Be About to Burst
His greatest achievement is building a financial cult that serves as the engine for his enormous wealth.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Is Elon Musk’s Tesla EV Party Over?
Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. How long it can keep doing so remains up in the air.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
Elon Musk was right — Social Security is a Ponzi scheme
Social Security is unsustainable. The rare, brave soul who admits this truth can expect to suffer the consequences.The Hill - 6d