What to know about Elon Musk's latest cost-cutting efforts at DOGE

Musk’s expanding role triggers efforts to check his power

Elon Musk has seen a flood of attempts to check his power as he expands into nearly every corner of the government. In the few short weeks that President Trump has been in office, Musk and his team ...

The Hill - 1h

Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze

Critics say a Trump administration order calls into question the United States’ global standing and reliability.

The New York Times - 2h

What does Elon Musk believe?

The man given free rein by Trump to crusade against the federal government supported Democrats until 2022. But some of Musk’s longstanding positions lead a straight line to his far-right ...

The Guardian - 2h

Judge temporarily blocks Musk’s ‘Doge’ team from accessing treasury records

Injunction granted in response to lawsuit alleging the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to sensitive data in violation of federal law. A federal judge early on Saturday blocked Elon ...

The Guardian - 4h

Trump 2nd term live updates: Judge denies effort to block DOGE from DOL data access

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

ABC News - 7h

What I loved, hated about the January transfer window

In his latest Onside/Offside column, Luis Miguel Echegaray assesses the winter transfer window.

ESPN - 9h

Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk

It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.

The New York Times - 9h

Elon Musk's DOGE entered NOAA headquarters, sources say

Employees from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency have entered the Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. CBS News environmental correspondent ...

CBS News - 10h

Trump says Elon Musk and DOGE will review "just about" every federal agency

President Trump said nearly every federal agency in the U.S. government could fall under the scrutiny of Elon Musk and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. CBS News ...

CBS News - 11h

What to know about New York's poultry market shutdowns amid bird flu concerns

New York has announced a temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets as the state attempts to contain the bird flu outbreak. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.

CBS News - 11h

How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE

NBC News' Laura Jarrett looks at whether there are legal paths to block recent moves by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

NBC News - 12h

What to know about Elon Musk's government dismantling and the fight to stop him

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency group has made swift work of the billionaire's goal to curtail the government. Here are some of the direct actions.

ABC News - 13h

Young Aides Emerge as Enforcers in Musk’s DOGE Team Efforts

Much of the billionaire’s handiwork — gaining access to internal systems and asking employees to justify their jobs — is being driven by a group of engineers operating in secrecy.

The New York Times - 13h

Trump wants to end a popular Wall Street tax break. What to know about the 'carried interest loophole'

President Donald Trump wants to end the carried interest loophole. Here's how the tax break benefits Wall Street investment managers.

CNBC - 14h

Pres. Trump gives Elon Musk and DOGE permission to look at Pentagon

President Donald Trump continues his efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, including the Pentagon, with the help of Elon Musk and his DOGE commission. NBC News Correspondents Kelly ...

NBC News - 14h

Trump says Musk will review "just about" every federal agency

In a press conference with the Japanese prime minister, President Trump indicated Elon Musk has wide latitude to review nearly every federal agency.

CBS News - 15h

DOGE Builds ‘Firewall’ Between Musk’s Team and Legacy USDS Workers

“As far as I can tell, they’re hiding,” one USDS employee said about the DOGE team.

Wired - 18h

Elon Musk's DOGE staffers don't have access to U.S. nuclear secrets, Energy secretary says

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said three DOGE staffers are working at the department.

CNBC - 18h

What to Know About the January Jobs Report

Job creation has fallen in 2025 but unemployment has also dipped.

Inc. - 20h

Trump, the Panama Canal and China’s Role: What We Know

The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese threat to U.S. security.

The New York Times - 22h

The report will revise figures from 2023 and 2024. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 1d

Elon Musk vs The US Government

Musk says "it's now or never" for his revolution

BBC News - 1d

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi

The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.

Wired - 1d

USAID Workforce Slashed From 10,000 to Under 300 as Elon Musk’s DOGE Decimates Agency

The US government’s primary foreign aid organization is losing the vast majority of its staff, forcing the agency’s lifesaving work to screech to a halt.

Wired - 1d

Democratic polling finds Elon Musk is unpopular

Politico - 1d

Oscar presenters will include Emma Stone and Cillian Murphy. Here's what to know about the show

After devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the 97th Academy Awards are going forward

ABC News - 2d

Senate’s top appropriator says Elon Musk has gone too far

Politico - 2d

New Democratic bill targets Elon Musk

Politico - 2d

Elon Musk’s X Becomes Weapon in Government Cost Cutting

The billionaire has used the social media site to boast of victories, lash out at enemies and conduct polls for the initiative he calls the Department of Government Efficiency.

The New York Times - 3d

What to Know About China's DeepSeek AI

The Chinese upstart says it has trained high-performing AI models cheaply, without using the most advanced chips.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27

Bill Gates on His Meeting With Trump, Musk's DOGE, His Childhood

The billionaire spoke with The Wall Street Journal ahead of his coming book, “Source Code.”

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

If You Need to Escape a Wildfire in an EV, Here Is What to Know

Driving an electric car in a wildfire emergency has its own unique challenges and benefits.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze

Critics say a Trump administration order calls into question the United States’ global standing and reliability.

The New York Times - 2h

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 - 12h

This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk

Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.

The New York Times - 17h

What to Know About Canada’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis

Responding to threatened tariffs by President Trump, Canada has unveiled a security plan aimed at tackling the trafficking of fentanyl, which is also killing many Canadians.

The New York Times - 2d