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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

Jack Smith plans to leave Justice Department by the time Trump takes office

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to fire special counsel Jack Smith.

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 ...

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

Elon Musk to lead ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ in Trump administration

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

What is DOGE, the new department Musk and Ramaswamy will lead under the Trump administration?

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will join forces to lead a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (or DOGE, for short), President-elect Donald Trump announced. But what will the department do?

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

How Gaetz as attorney general would impact Justice Department

NBC News' senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett discusses the impact Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump's choice for attorney general, might have on the Justice Department. Current and former DOJ ...

Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department.

Musk's bold plans for 'Department of Government Efficiency' face roadblocks

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are set to take the reins of the brand-new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) under President-elect Trump — a panel with bold ambitions of slashing ...

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

What a Matt Gaetz Justice Department Would Mean for Business

The Trump loyalist supports an “aggressive” antitrust approach and has called for breaking up Big Tech. But can the controversial nominee win Senate approval?

Business - The New York Times - 11 hours ago

Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructure

The Biden administration has released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other pieces of critical infrastructure

Tech - ABC News - 10 hours ago

Elon Musk's new 'department' seeks 'super high-IQ' staff for unpaid jobs

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s new commission to slash government spending began soliciting applications for staff jobs Thursday.

Trump’s Matt Gaetz Pick Unnerves an Already Jittery Justice Department and FBI

Senior law enforcement officials face a wave of uncertainty as Donald J. Trump moves to nominate a fierce partisan and a longtime ally to fill one of the most powerful cabinet posts.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Trump picks Robert Kennedy Jr to run US health department

Vaccine sceptic and former Democrat latest controversial nomination for cabinet post

Business - Financial Times - 55 minutes ago

Trump says he plans to announce Doug Burgum as Department of Interior head

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for secretary of the interior. Trump made the announcement while speaking at a gala for the American First ...

Musk’s efficiency department is seeking volunteers for ‘tedious’ work with no compensation

Politics - Politico - 9 hours ago

Iraq moves to revoke Saudi broadcaster's license after report angered militia supporters

Iraq’s commission governing media says it will take steps to revoke the license of a Saudi television station to operate in the country

World - ABC News - October 19

Saudi broadcaster MBC under fire over ‘terrorist’ label for slain Hamas chief

Middle East’s biggest media group withdraws report on Yahya Sinwar after regional backlash

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco

Former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women’s soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFA’s ...

Sports - ABC News - October 21

Foreign investors flock to flagship Saudi economic conference — but face less free-flowing cash

Thousands of financiers, founders and investors are set to descend on the Saudi capital of Riyadh for the eighth edition of the kingdom's Future Investment Initiative.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Saudi sovereign wealth fund announces $2 billion deal for new Brookfield Middle East platform

At least 50% of the capital will be allocated to investments in the kingdom and to expanding international companies' presence in the local market.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Sovereign debt is the biggest risk to global growth in 2025, Saudi finance minister says

Global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, prompting the UN to call for urgent reforms for governments and financial systems around the world.

Business - CNBC - October 31

‘It’s created an internal shitstorm’: turmoil at UK law firm accused of ‘whitewashing’ Saudi World Cup report

Sources say key people at Clifford Chance were not consulted, as it emerges another company refused job due to reputational concerns. When the Saudi crown prince locked nearly 400 of his country’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Saudi oil giant Aramco posts third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down 15% from a year earlier

Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco has reported third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down about 15% from last year as low oil prices ate into its revenues

World - ABC News - November 5

Nintendo profit plunges 69% as it cuts forecast for sales of ageing Switch console

Investors are waiting for news surrounding a successor to the Switch which they hope will re-energize Nintendo's gaming business.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Oil giant Saudi Aramco posts 15% drop in third-quarter profit but maintains dividend

Lower global oil prices, weaker demand and prolonged OPEC+ production cuts led by Saudi Arabia continue to impact crude prices.