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Musk denies 'hostile takeover' of government in White House debut
The world's richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort.BBC News - 3h -
White House fires USAID inspector general following critical report
President Trump’s White House fired the inspector general for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Tuesday, a day after the watchdog office issued a report that was critical of ...The Hill - 3h -
Elon Musk appears with Trump and tries to claim ‘Doge’ team is transparent
Key presidential ally, whose agency has operated in secrecy, also makes claim – without evidence – of fraud at USAid. Elon Musk claimed in the Oval Office on Tuesday that his so-called “department ...The Guardian - 4h -
Elon Musk defends DOGE as Trump orders agencies to comply with cuts
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, took questions for the first time since the president gave him broad authority to overhaul the executive branch.CBS News - 5h -
AP says White House banned its reporter over Gulf of America name
The White House on Tuesday demanded the AP alter its style guidance of the Gulf of Mexico, which President Trump renamed last month.CBS News - 5h -
Musk Joins Trump To Defend Aggressive Cost-Cutting Moves
Billionaire Elon Musk, who leads President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, pledged full transparency in his efforts to cut wasteful federal government spending. It comes as Democrats ...NBC News - 6h -
NIH Funding Cuts Appear to Draw on Heritage Foundation Report That Blasts ‘DEI Staff’
In its notice outlining the large cut in university funding, the US National Institutes of Health seems to draw on a report from a conservative think tank that denounces the “political left.”Wired - 1d -
Inside the House GOP clash over tax cuts
Hardliners are squaring off against their top tax writer as Republicans try to assemble a package President Donald Trump's priorities.Politico - 2d -
Jim Jordan backs Elon Musk’s authority to cut federal government
“It's something that people evaluated and voted for on November 5,” the Ohio Republican said.Politico - 2d -
Trump, Musk take questions at White House
President Trump and Elon Musk took questions at the White House on Tuesday after Mr. Trump signed an executive order telling federal agencies to cooperate with the Department of Government ...CBS News - 7h -
Musk defends government cuts in surprise White House appearance
The tech billionaire was questioned by reporters on what Democrats have called a "hostile takeover" of government.BBC News - 7h -
AP says reporter blocked from White House over ‘Gulf of Mexico’ policy
The Associated Press rebuked the White House after it said one of the outlet's reporters was barred from covering an executive order signing Tuesday afternoon. The barring of the journalist, the AP ...The Hill - 8h -
Musk defends DOGE alongside Trump in striking Oval Office moment
Elon Musk on Tuesday defended the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside President Trump, who invited Musk to speak and sat at the resolute desk as the tech mogul gave a ...The Hill - 8h -
Watch: Trump, King Abdullah II give remarks at White House meeting
President Trump welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan to the White House on Tuesday morning, as Trump doubled down on his push for the U.S. to take responsibility for the war-torn Gaza Strip. During ...The Hill - 10h -
Russia releases Marc Fogel after Trump envoy visit, White House says
Russia has released Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher detained since 2021, the White House announced. This comes after a visit from President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff.CBS News - 11h -
Trump’s Ultimatum to Hamas, and Showdown Looms Between White House and the Courts
Plus, a surprise blockbuster.The New York Times - 13h -
DOGE can cut spending, but can it make government more accountable?
Donald Trump could deliver lasting change, by returning power back to the people where it belongs.The Hill - 14h -
White House officials bristle as the courts throttle parts of Trump's agenda
The nation may be edging closer to a constitutional crisis as senior White House officials bristle over a string of court orders stymieing Trump’s agenda.NBC News - 1d -
How typical is it for the White House to push back on federal judges?
President Trump has been in office for less than a month, and several of his executive actions have already faced scrutiny in federal court. On Sunday, Vice President Vance wrote in part on social ...CBS News - 1d -
As Musk, Trump administration target CFPB, Democrats defend consumer watchdog
The agency is at a virtual standstill as Elon Musk's DOGE and the White House's Russell Vought take over.ABC News - 1d -
Federal judge rules White House failed to comply with court order on funding
A federal judge in Rhode Island said that the Trump administration had violated his order halting a sweeping federal funding freeze and ordered the government to “immediately restore frozen ...NBC News - 1d -
Elon Musk-led group makes surprise bid of nearly $100bn for OpenAI
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO and co-founder, responded that he would not accept and offered to buy X instead. Elon Musk escalated his feud with OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, on Monday. The ...The Guardian - 1d -
Republicans ‘don’t have the competence’ to avoid a government shutdown, says House Dem
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss President Trump’s efforts to overhaul the federal government as Democrats weigh their options to push back against his agenda in ...NBC News - 1d -
With Trump in the White House, Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution
Tens of thousands of Iranians are marking the anniversary of the country’s 1979 Islamic RevolutionABC News - 1d -
Serena Williams crip walks at surprise Super Bowl appearance
The move referenced Williams' Los Angeles roots and recalled a Wimbledon controversy.BBC News - 1d -
Schiff presses White House on Musk conflicts of interest, ethics
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) pressed the White House on Monday for information about Elon Musk’s compliance with conflict of interest, ethics and reporting requirements, as the tech billionaire ...The Hill - 1d -
How Elon Musk is using tech to DOGE the government
Elon Musk is using his tech and leadership playbook in a crusade against the federal bureaucracy as he and his allies attempt to gain access to sensitive information and use emerging tech to speed ...The Hill - 2d -
White House calls blocked DOGE access at Treasury 'absurd and judicial overreach'
The White House is hitting back at a federal judge who issued an order blocking access to the Treasury Department’s payment systems to anyone “other than civil servants with a need for access to ...The Hill - 2d -
Rep. Hern defends delay on House budget proposal
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), chair of the House Republican Policy Committee, on Sunday defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for the delay in unveiling a budget resolution. In an interview on ...The Hill - 2d -
Noem defends Musk’s access to personal data
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s access to sensitive data housed within DHS’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), saying he’s ...The Hill - 2d -
Waltz defends USAID funding freeze, Musk influence
President Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defended the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding freeze and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over the federal ...The Hill - 2d -
Jordan defends DOGE, Musk influence under Trump
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a close ally of President Trump’s, defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to reshape the government through the inaugural Department of Government Efficiency ...The Hill - 2d -
Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?
The billionaire’s cost-cutting ‘Doge’ staff includes wealthy executives, far-right ideologues and young engineers. Elon Musk’s rapid attempt to defund and depopulate the federal government has ...The Guardian - 3d -
Inside Elon Musk's government takeover
A tech-focused media outlet has become a premiere source for breaking news on Elon Musk, his inner circle and their efforts to reshape the federal government. Katie Drummond, global editorial ...CBS News - 4d -
Trump signs order to establish White House Faith Office
President Trump signed an executive order Friday to establish a White House Faith Office in an effort to empower faith-based entities. The office will be part of the Domestic Policy Council and ...The Hill - 4d -
White House calls mixed jobs numbers 'weak,' blames Biden
President Donald Trump's top economic aide, Kevin Hassett, said, "We're inheriting a very difficult jobs market because of Joe Biden's terrible policies."CNBC - 4d -
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Russ Vought confirmed as White House budget chief
Democrats fought the OMB nominee's confirmation, elevating a little-known agency head to the national spotlight amid larger anxieties about the fate of congressional spending authority.Politico - 5d