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Musk’s new role in Trump’s government is today’s ‘ugh’ moment in US politics. There will be many more | Emma Brockes
As we enter the era of Trump 2.0, reaction-fatigue to his bizarre decisions is already setting in – and it’s only been eight days. So here we are, back to the era of waking up to headlines that ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
The word ‘fascist’ has lost all meaning. And Trump is using that to his advantage | Emma Brockes
There is a new push by his opponents to brand him with the F-word – and the effect has been both silly and serious. I remember when “fascist” became a word we all used, right around the time we ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Trump gives Musk and Ramaswamy roles leading "Department of Government Efficiency"
President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that his new agency known as the Department of Government Efficiency will be run by billionaire Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Trump Says Musk and Ramaswamy Will Lead New ‘Department of Government Efficiency’
The billionaire CEO and former presidential candidate will advise on cost-cutting plans through the nongovernmental group, though many questions remain.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
‘Trump, the movie’ is a fun watch, but read the book if you really want to know all about him | Emma Brockes
Lucky Loser, by two New York Times journalists, reveals just how much Donald owes to his father (spoiler alert: everything) . The singular piece of publicity most helpful to The Apprentice , a ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Trump's win is so much worse this time. Americans knew what they were voting for | Emma Brockes
Even after a failed coup and numerous legal wranglings, many men could not bring themselves to vote for a woman. US election live: latest updates after Trump’s victory “It’s bitter in the ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Some experts raise concerns over Musk and Ramaswamy's government efficiency roles
Donald Trump's announcement that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency has alarmed some government ethics experts.Top stories - ABC News - 8 hours ago -
TechScape: Will Elon Musk fire a third of the US government?
Musk and Donald Trump propose a ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, crypto wins big in the election and a modern equivalent of Lysistrata takes hold on TikTok. • Don’t get TechScape delivered ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Elon Musk, Ramaswamy land Trump admin roles
President-elect Trump has tapped tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead an advisory group focused on cutting federal spending and reducing the size of the government. Trump ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Musk's political posts viewed twice as many times as political ads on X: Analysis
Elon Musk’s political posts on X have received more than twice as many views as paid political ads on his platform, according to a new analysis conducted by the Center for Countering Digital Hate ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
What Colonial Williamsburg may teach us about politics today
The Colonial Era living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers an enlightening portrait of life in Revolutionary-era America, while providing a vivid contrast to today's political and ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Trump says Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’
Trump named tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy to head up a new "Department of Government Efficiency," fulfilling a campaign pledge to give Musk sweeping oversight ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
What A level politics students should know about UK and US government
Read a selection of FT articles on parties, voting and interest groups picked by our teacher advisersBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Will Elon Musk be able to cut $2 trillion from US government spending?
The Tesla CEO claimed he could slash US spending by eradicating “waste”.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Democrats rip Musk as billionaire takes leading role in Trump campaign
Billionaire tech magnate Elon Musk is drawing attacks from top Democrats and concern from election watchdogs as he barnstorms for former President Trump in a crucial swing state. Over the past ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Elon Musk's many hats
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What a Trump win could mean for Musk's businesses Elon Musk is wearing multiple hats this election ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Fox News defies the odds in a US election many voters tuned out of
Murdoch family’s cable channel has bucked a trend of news fatigue and splintering audiencesWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Selena Gomez was 'more nervous than ever' for new musical role
Critics suggest Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez could become Netflix's first Oscar-winning film.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Elon Musk says he and Trump have 'mandate to delete' regulations. Ethics laws could limit Musk role
Choosing billionaire Elon Musk to be what President-elect Donald Trump calls “our cost cutter” for the U.S. government, is not the first time an American president has empowered a business tycoon ...Tech - ABC News - 21 hours ago -
Racism, snipers’ bullets and Elon Musk: the Trump campaign in 10 moments
Trump’s campaign was possibly one of the most extreme, with violent rhetoric and a profound sense of grievance, but he resonated with enough people to win. US election 2024 – latest updates US ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Clintons hope Trump, Vance 'will govern for all of us'
Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton weighed in on the results of the White House race Wednesday, saying in a statement that they hope President-elect Trump and ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Trump taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead department of government efficiency
President-elect Trump has named Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a department of government efficiency. NBC News Vaughn Hillyard has more on Trump's latest cabinet picks and the new agency.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Trump taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead 'Department of Government Efficiency'
Donald Trump has announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and ally of Trump, will lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency."Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Trump says Musk and Ramaswamy will lead government efficiency group
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead an efficiency office.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to run Trump’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’
President-elect Donald Trump late Tuesday announced Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the “Department of Government Efficiency” in an effort to “dismantle government bureaucracy.”Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Trump chooses Musk and Ramaswamy to lead government efficiency effort
Entrepreneurs will oversee a newly created ‘department of government efficiency’ to ‘provide advice and guidance’Business - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead ‘Dept. of Government Efficiency’
The two wealthy entrepreneurs will lead what the president-elect called the Department of Government Efficiency, which he said would seek “drastic change.” But the announcement left a lot unanswered.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Trump selects Elon Musk to lead government efficiency department
Musk and ex-presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head up Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) Analysis: Musk handpicked to carry out slash-and-burn cuts plan . Elon Musk and the former ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Trump’s Victory Is a Major Win for Elon Musk and Big-Money Politics
The candidate largely let the billionaire run his $175 million ground game — a gamble that future candidates could look to emulate.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
It’s my first Halloween in the UK for two decades – and my American children are not impressed | Emma Brockes
Spending on costumes and treats has increased, but Britain isn’t showing quite the same commitment or creativity. . What are you going as, this Halloween? The discussion in our household starts in ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Trump’s choice of Matt Gaetz as attorney general sparks criticism and shock – US politics live
Former Trump official criticizes pick of far-right congressman’s as Republicans react with shock and evasion. Who is Matt Gaetz? Far-right congressman and Trump loyalist Trump cabinet: who’s ...World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago -
Eye Opener: President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles
President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles, including one for Elon Musk and another for a Fox News host and veteran. Also, multiple wildfires continue to burn around the ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Germany's economy is in trouble. The government's collapse and Trump's return bring more risk
The collapse of Germany’s governing coalition and President-elect Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House are creating new risks for the European Union's biggest economyWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Harris faces Fox News grilling as Trump stands by false claims about immigrants eating pet – US elections live
Vice-president’s interview with rightwing channel airs just hours after her Pennsylvania rally with senior Republicans. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
As Silicon Valley eyes US election, beware Elon Musk and the tech bros with political nous | John Naughton
The owner of X is just one of many who may prefer Donald Trump to greater regulation under the Democrats. Way back in the 1960s “the personal is political” was a powerful slogan capturing the ...World - The Guardian - October 20