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Musk business entanglements loom over CFPB siege
Elon Musk’s plans to add payment services to X, his social media platform, are looming large over the Trump administration’s push to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), The ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump, Musk suggest dead people are on federal payroll
President Trump and Elon Musk made comments about their initiative to understand if any people on the federal payroll should not be included. The comments came after Mr. Trump's first Cabinet ...CBS News - 6d -
Musk’s Cabinet Cameo: The Elephant in the Room Wore Black
At the first cabinet meeting of his second term, President Trump asked Elon Musk to speak first. The man tasked with slashing the federal government spoke far more than anyone else, other than Mr. ...The New York Times - 5d -
12:30 Report — Musk frustrations bubble over
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. Happy almost Mardi Gras weekend! 💚👑💜. Today's forecast in DC: ⛅ 57° (Find your weather here). In today's edition: 🚨 AG Bondi may release the Jeffrey ...The Hill - 5d -
A Union Takes on Musk via Tesla’s Stock
The American Federation of Teachers is pressuring some of the carmaker’s biggest shareholders as the tech mogul's cost-cutting influence in Washington sets off alarm bells.The New York Times - 5d -
Elon Musk Is South African. It Explains a Lot.
His worldview is inseparable from his rearing in apartheid South Africa.The New York Times - 4d -
Musk and Republican Lawmakers Pressure Judges with Impeachment Threats
Democrats say the calls to remove judges who block Trump administration initiatives amount to intimidation. Some senior Republicans are also skeptical of the effort.The New York Times - 2d -
As Musk Consolidates Power, His Mother, Maye, Is in Demand
Maye Musk, a model and a public speaker, recently headlined a government conference in Dubai and endorsed a slew of products in China.The New York Times - 2d -
Bonus season: how does yours measure up?
Our annual survey of FT readers shows bonus payouts are on the rise, but so too are tax concerns and school feesFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up
The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Bernie Sanders Isn’t Giving Up His Fight
The senator worries that too many Democrats remain reluctant to shake up the system. But he does not regret defending Joseph R. Biden Jr. until the very end.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Evening Report — Hegseth moves to shake up Pentagon
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Virginia Mayo, Associated Press Hegseth moves to shake up the Pentagon DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH is moving to overhaul the Pentagon through ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump Administration Shakes Up ICE Leadership
The leadership change comes as the president aims to make good on a promise of mass deportations and arrests of undocumented immigrants across the United States.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump fires top general in Pentagon shake-up
The new defence secretary earlier accused Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown of having a "woke" focus.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Trump shakes up top military leadership
Late Friday night, President Trump fired General Charles "C.Q." Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the firing last year due to Brown's ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
John Oliver loves performing stand-up most
Comedian John Oliver tells 60 Minutes that performing stand-up is his "favorite place to be" and explains why bombing on stage is helpful for comedians.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Now is the time for Europe really to step up on Ukraine
The future of the post-1945 security order hangs in the balanceFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Man Utd announce up to 200 more redundancies
Manchester United have announced plans to make up to another 200 staff redundant as part of their continuing cost-cutting measures.ESPN - Feb. 25 -
The seven bills due to go up in April
A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Technology is speeding up tax season, but not the audit process
Politicians on both sides of the political aisles should relish giving their constituents a much-deserved psychological rest after completing their tax-return filing duties.The Hill - Feb. 25 -
These 3 Reasons Are Why Workplace Friendships Are Drying Up
Short job tenures, Zoom, and layoff uncertainty are accelerating people’s distance from one another at work.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
Amazon's Souped-Up Alexa+ Arrives Next Month
Alexa+ will cost $20 a month but will be free for Amazon Prime members. It'll eventually arrive on nearly every Alexa device the company has shipped.Wired - 6d -
Ready for Their Close-Ups at the Oscar Nominees Dinner
Over 100 awards hopefuls gathered at the Academy Museum for a class photo just days before the ceremony. Our photographer and columnist were there.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump doesn’t keep my portfolio up at night
One of my cardinal rules for investing is to ignore politics — I’m not breaking it yetFinancial Times - 4d -
White House visit blows up on Zelensky
Plus: Europe says 'the free world needs a new leader' {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © UPI White House visit blows up on Zelensky PRESIDENT TRUMP abruptly ended talks with Ukrainian ...The Hill - 3d -
Ramadan display lights up Piccadilly Circus in London
The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, led the celebrations to observe holy month of Ramadan, now in their third year. Piccadilly Circus has once again been lit up by an installation to mark Ramadan.. It is ...The Guardian - 3d -
WATCH: Hollywood gears up for its biggest night
Jaclyn Lee and Kelley Carter bring ABC News Live backstage on the red carpet ahead of Sunday night’s Academy Awards.ABC News - 3d -
Deadline for National Insurance top-ups softened
A looming deadline for people to plug NI gaps, to ensure they get the full state pension, has been eased.BBC News - 1d -
At Anrealage, Light Up Dresses Made Us Look
Illuminated, kaleidoscopic dresses at Anrealage made the case that we’re all walking billboards.The New York Times - 24m -
DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency
DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Trump says he's weighing giving 20% of DOGE savings to Americans
President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday that he's considering sending 20% of the money saved by the Department of Government Efficiency to Americans.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs
Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards
The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: DOGE's FDIC firings put banking system at risk
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she is "pleased" the FDIC will evaluate whether the decision to layoff workers at the agency puts the banking system at risk.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far
Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
DOGE cuts at 9/11 health program may impact first responders
Advocates for those sickened by toxins from the massive debris of 9/11 are calling on President Trump to immediately reverse cuts he made to the World Trade Center Health Program. Anthony Gardner, ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Border Patrol chief discusses asylum policy changes, possible DOGE cuts
A new administration is bringing new changes to enforcement at the U.S-Mexico border as illegal crossings drop to a five-year low. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to Michael Banks, the new chief of ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
A DOGE dividend could be a win-win-win for the GOP and Team Trump
With Democrats screaming that the sky is falling every time the Department of Government Efficiency axes one federal worker, Elon Musk’s team needs some good public relations.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Democrats channel outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session
The budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much moreABC News - Feb. 21 -
DOGE claims credit for $4M sale of school building during Biden presidency
DOGE touted the sale of a historic Washington, D.C., property that had been boarded up for years — but the auction happened before President Trump took office.CBS News - Feb. 21