Musk's DOGE wants to slash regulations. Workers and patients may suffer, experts say.

House Oversight Committee says it plans to form a subcommittee for DOGE

WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee announced Thursday that Republicans plan to create a subcommittee that would work with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy on President-elect Donald Trump's ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

With Trump Win, Musk’s Mars Dream May Advance

After bold, even overly ambitious comments about reaching the red planet, the billionaire founder of SpaceX may be positioned for added government support.

Business - Inc. - November 8

How Musk’s Government Efficiency Panel May Look

Trump has tasked Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the effort to streamline the government.

Business - Inc. - November 14

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tapped to work with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as new DOGE subcommittee chair

Greene's group will share the DOGE acronym with the entity commissioned by President-elect Donald Trump and led by billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Trump’s tax cuts and Musk’s Doge show they have no idea about US debt | Jeffrey Frankel

It is often said the tycoons know how to put America’s fiscal house in order – but the smart money says that’s not the case. When the US presidential election was called for Donald Trump, the yield ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene to Lead ‘DOGE’ Panel and Work With Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy

The rise of the Republican representative from Georgia signals the ascendancy of the MAGA wing of the G.O.P. in Congress.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Mulvaney calls DOGE a 'PR campaign,' but respects Musk, Ramaswamy's attempt to reform government

Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney called the inaugural Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) a “PR campaign,” in a Monday interview, but said he respects the efforts by its ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

Casino workers who want smoking ended demonstrate in New Jersey

With their push to end smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos going nowhere fast in either the courts or the state Legislature, casino workers have demonstrated outside a hotel where New Jersey’s ...

Health - ABC News - 5 days ago

Microsoft says Google is running 'shadow campaigns' in Europe to influence regulators

Microsoft suggested Google has a pattern of funding organizations with the mission of discrediting the software company with regulators.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator

It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

Three water firms blocked from using customer money for bonuses

The regulator Ofwat's new powers prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.

UK regulator says Apple, Google blocking innovation in mobile browsers

The United Kingdom’s top antitrust regulator said Friday that an independent inquiry provisionally found that Apple's and Google’s policies for mobile browsers are blocking innovation. The report ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

China’s market targets are ‘just psychological’, says former regulator

Frank remarks by onetime securities commission chief give rare insight into Beijing financial policymaking

Business - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Despite Musk’s Claims of a ‘Mandate to Delete’ Regulations, Ethics Laws Could Limit His Role

Trump taps billionaire to be a leader of the new “Department of Government Efficiency,” or DOGE, but his actual powers may be curbed.

Business - Inc. - November 14

US regulators want to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of the penalty for monopolizing search

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

Here’s Why Experts Warn Early Vote Counts May Be Misleading

In an instant news cycle, closely watched ballot counts may show up in favor of one candiate, but swing to another for many reasons, like in 202, when a ‘red mirage’ became a ‘blue shift.’

Business - Inc. - November 5

The president's influence on the U.S. economy may be greatly exaggerated, according to experts

In a Gallup survey, 99% of voters said the economy was at least somewhat important in influencing their choice for president.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Banning UNRWA will lead to a vacuum and more suffering for Palestinians, the agency's chief says

The head of the U.N. agency caring for Palestinian refugees says that newly passed Israeli laws effectively banning its activities in Israel will leave a vacuum that will cost more lives and create ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Queen Camilla suffering from chest infection, Buckingham Palace says

LONDON — Queen Camilla, wife of the Britain’s King Charles, has been forced to pull out of her planned engagements this week after suffering a chest infection, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday.

‘Almost unparalleled suffering’ in Gaza as UN says nearly 70% of those killed are women and children

Head of the Norwegian Refugee Council calls for peace process to begin as new figures reveal civilians have borne the brunt of the war. Nearly 70% of the people killed in the war in Gaza are women ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Defence chief calls for more spending on military

Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.

Unrwa shutdown by Israel would add to Gaza suffering, says top official

Sam Rose warns of severe consequences amid weakened US stance and points to ICJ demand to protect aid efforts. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel’s plan to close the UN Palestinian ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Will Elon Musk impact who wins Pennsylvania? Experts weigh in.

Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest person, has campaigned in support of Trump.

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.

Elon Musk may already be overstaying his welcome in Trump's orbit

Sources said that Musk’s near-constant presence at Mar-a-Lago in the week since Election Day had begun to wear on people who’ve been in Trump’s inner circle

Trump says he will give RFK Jr. a major health role. Here's what that means for patients, drugmakers

Some health experts say Kennedy, even in an informal role, could potentially lead to real consequences for patients, drugmakers and the nation's public health.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Want to get in on crypto's postelection run? Be selective, experts advise

While Trump's presidential win is fueling near-term gains, investors may want to consider tactical approaches to crypto investing.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Democrats and DOGE

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Khanna finds common ground with Musk's DOGE Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Monday ...