China hits U.S. with tariffs and Elon Musk's influence and access questioned: Morning Rundown

China announces retaliatory measures after a 10% U.S. tariff takes effect.

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China hits back at 10% U.S. tariff with its own levies on U.S. products

China retaliated immediately on Tuesday as a 10% U.S. tariff on Chinese goods went into effect, announcing its own levies of 10% to 15% on some U.S. products.
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Musk takes aim at USAID and top moments from the Grammys: Morning Rundown

Musk says he and Trump have agreed to shut down USAID down.
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Elon Musk’s Doge team granted ‘full access’ to federal payment system

Trump’s treasury secretary gives the world’s richest person entry to one of the most sensitive US government databases. Elon Musk’s government-slashing crew, the “department of government ...
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Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Mr. Musk’s representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending.
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Colombia allows U.S. deportees, and Chiefs to face Eagles in the Super Bowl : Morning Rundown

Colombia will allow U.S. deportees into the country after Trump threatened tariffs as immigration crackdowns are underway around the country.
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How could Elon Musk influence Donald Trump?

Several tech CEOs were present at President Trump's inauguration, including X's Elon Musk. Walter Isaacson, who has spent significant time with Musk and wrote his biography, joins CBS News with his ...
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Inside Elon Musk’s growing influence as Trump takes office again

Elon Musk, who is routinely praised by Donald Trump, has growing influence in Washington as he pledges to cut the annual federal budget as part of his role in the Department of Government ...
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Trump's inauguration and bitter cold across the U.S.: Morning Rundown

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European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.
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