How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump
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Pres. Trump gives Elon Musk and DOGE permission to look at Pentagon
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What to know about Elon Musk's latest cost-cutting efforts at DOGE
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As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints
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Democratic polling finds Elon Musk is unpopular
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WATCH: Screaming match erupts among house lawmakers over motion to subpoena Elon Musk
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Senate’s top appropriator says Elon Musk has gone too far
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New Democratic bill targets Elon Musk
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Elon Musk’s X Becomes Weapon in Government Cost Cutting
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Who is part of DOGE leader Elon Musk's family?
Elon Musk is taking an influential Washington role but remains private about his family and life out of the spotlight.The Hill - 5h -
3 Takeaways From Penguins Epic Win Over Rangers
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How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump
After helping President Trump get elected, Elon Musk was poised to dominate the country’s A.I. policies. Then Mr. Altman sneaked into the White House.The New York Times - 9h -
Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden’s security clearance in latest revenge move
US president cites Biden’s removal of Trump’s security clearance in 2021 in the wake of the January 6 attacks and attempts to overturn the 2020 election result. President Donald Trump has said he’s ...The Guardian - 17h -
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 - 18h -
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 - 19h -
Inside Elon Musk's government takeover
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This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk
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Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump’s Inner Circle
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Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers
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The Far Right Has a New Hero: Elon Musk
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