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Federal worker fired by Trump administration talks about losing her dream job amid major cuts
Katie Sandlin thought she landed her dream job at the NIH as an educator. She spent her life savings to move from Alabama to just outside Washington, D.C. After only a few weeks on the job, she was ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump posts SpongeBob meme mocking federal workers after email requesting accomplishments
President Trump posted a "SpongeBob Squarepants" meme mocking federal employees in the wake of an email sent to the workforce asking them to document their achievements from the past week. The meme ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump admin tells federal agencies to make plans for large-scale layoffs of workers
Trump administration tells federal agencies to make plans for large-scale layoffs of workersNBC News - 14h -
Trump signs executive order giving DOGE more power over federal government
President Trump signed a new executive order Wednesday empowering the White House's Department of Government Efficiency to implement cost-cutting measures across the federal government. Shelby ...CBS News - 9h -
Scottish businessman found dead in Kenya
Campbell Scott was attending a conference in Nairobi when he was last seen on 16 February.BBC News - 2d -
Boosted by Musk and Trump, German far-right party looks likely to make historic gains
It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely enough for second place.NBC News - 5d -
At town halls, Republicans feel the heat from Trump and Musk's firing and cutting spree
Republicans members of Congress who held town halls back home this week got an earful from constituents upset about Donald Trump and Elon Musk's firing spree.NBC News - 5d -
Trump touts DOGE cuts at CPAC as he tells Elon Musk to 'get more aggressive'
Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks today at the Conservative Political Action Conference. He's spoken at the conference every year since 2016.NBC News - 4d -
‘Trump and Musk are gaslighting’: anti-apartheid artist on how US president and his billionaire ally are attacking South Africa
Ahead of a career retrospective, Sue Williamson tells how the US pair are dragging her country ‘through the mud’. For more than 50 years, Sue Williamson’s art has been shining a light on South ...The Guardian - 4d -
Sen. Booker says ‘we are seeing real crises’ across U.S. from Trump and Musk cuts: Full interview
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker (N.J.) says Americans are feeling the “pain” of federal cuts from the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency headed by billionaire Elon Musk.NBC News - 3d -
Musk may be the wedge Democrats need to separate Trump from his working-class base
Elon Musk is dominating the media and the political landscape, with his influence over President Trump and his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) raising concerns about his ...The Hill - 3d -
xAI’s new Grok 3 model criticized for blocking sources that call Musk, Trump top spreaders of misinformation
The backlash over Grok 3 raises questions about whether xAI has sacrificed public safety and transparency for personal image control.VentureBeat - 2d -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to close Roosevelt Hotel migrant center targeted by Musk, Trump admin
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city will close the Roosevelt Hotel migrant center in Manhattan, a frequent target of Elon Musk and the Tump administration.NBC News - 2d -
Some Trump officials are opposing Musk's email request demanding list of tasks done
Some Trump-appointed officials have instructed their employees not to reply to an email that Elon Musk touted on social media. The request came from the Office of Personnel Management and demanded ...CBS News - 2d -
TVs at HUD Played an AI-Generated Video of Donald Trump Kissing Elon Musk’s Feet
On Monday morning, TV sets at the headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development played the seemingly AI-generated video on loop, along with the words “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”Wired - 2d -
Live updates: Trump, Macron talk Russia-Ukraine war; Musk email reply now voluntary
President Trump appeared alongside French President Emmanuel Macron for a press conference Monday afternoon at the White House, after meeting on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI
From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Confusion continued on Monday over the demands ...The Guardian - 2d -
Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
Tech billionaire, a close adviser to the US president, is a vocal supporter of Germany’s far-right AfD party. Sales of new Tesla cars almost halved in Europe last month, indicating waning demand ...The Guardian - 1d -
Will Americans get $5,000 checks from DOGE savings like Trump, Musk claim?
It's not clear if the Trump administration could share savings produced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Americans. Jay Zagorsky, a professor at Boston University's Questrom ...CBS News - 1d -
‘We won’t be perfect’: Elon Musk gives DOGE update at Trump’s first Cabinet meeting
During President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting, Elon Musk made remarks about the recent efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to reduce the government’s deficit.NBC News - 16h -
Live updates: Trump praises Musk at first Cabinet meeting; DOGE panel dissects foreign aid
President Trump is convening his first Cabinet meeting with Elon Musk in attendance , while Congress is working to enact his agenda.The Hill - 15h -
Trump’s first full cabinet meeting celebrates government-shrinking effort led by Musk
Tech billionaire, who is not a member of the cabinet and described himself as ‘humble tech support’, warns without evidence that US could ‘go bankrupt’. US politics live – latest updates ...The Guardian - 14h -
Senate Democrat: Musk, Trump 'proving every single day they do not know what they are doing'
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said tech billionaire Elon Musk and President Trump are “proving every single day they do not know what they are doing.” “Elon Musk and Donald Trump are proving every ...The Hill - 13h -
CoD: Warzone Leak Suggests Controversial POI Could Return With Verdansk
Last year, Activision confirmed that Call of Duty: Warzone 's original Verdansk map would return to the free-to-play battle royale in 2025, but the publisher still hasn't provided further details ...GameSpot - 2d -
Flu vaccine this season may be poorly matched, early CDC data suggests
Lab tests suggest a strain of the flu virus circulating this season may not be "well-recognized" by the flu vaccine.CBS News - 1d -
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Gold is hot — but a classic Warren Buffett rule suggests caution, advisor says
Investors have flocked to gold, which is generally perceived as a safe haven in times of turmoil.CNBC - 1d -
Fable Delay Into 2026 Could Allow It To Release On PS5 At Launch, Leaker Suggests
Fable, one of Microsoft's big upcoming first-party games, has been delayed to 2026 , and it has been suggested that a PS5 port is the reason why. Leaker NateTheHate-- who recently revealed a ton ...GameSpot - 19h -
Justice Dept. Nominees Suggest Some Court Orders Can Be Ignored
At a confirmation hearing, the nominees, two of whom have been Trump defense lawyers, offered little to assuage Democrats’ fears.The New York Times - 12h -
GOP Sen. Mike Lee suggests letting ‘pirates’ take on cartels on the border
Republican Sen. Mike Lee (Utah) suggested Wednesday that Congress and President Trump should allow private citizens, or "pirates," to take on international cartels to protect national security. Lee ...The Hill - 6h -
How to Bring a Zombie Unicorn Back From the Dead
A record-breaking 1,200 startups with a billion-dollar valuation have turned into dead weight.Inc. - 6d -
Dead soldier's sister says army 'not safe' for women
Gunner Jaysley Beck's sister says she would not advise other women to join the Army.BBC News - 4d -
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‘Terrorist’ Attack at Market in France Leaves One Dead
The suspect, an Algerian national who was on France’s terrorist watch list, was arrested.The New York Times - 4d -
One dead and police hurt in knife attack in France
President Emmanuel Macron said there was "no doubt it was an Islamist terrorist attack".BBC News - 4d -
Soulful songstress Roberta Flack dead at 88
Singer Roberta Flack, whose signature voice and soulful interpretations catapulted her to the top of the charts and influenced generations, has died. She was 88.ABC News - 2d -
WATCH: American tourists found dead in Belize hotel
An investigation is underway into the deaths of Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar, 26, who were staying at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort.ABC News - 19h -
Frankétienne, Father of Haitian Letters, Is Dead at 88
A prolific novelist, poet, painter and soothsayer, he was inspired by the chaos of his country and published the first novel written entirely in Haitian Creole.The New York Times - 7h -
Jenni Hermoso Was Not the Victim People Wanted Her to Be. And That’s OK.
The Luis Rubiales sentencing provides a reminder that the law is the same for everyone, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 5d -
Economic partnership will protect the Ukrainian people and the US taxpayer
Trump’s bold international leadership aligns interests and benefits allFinancial Times - 4d