Musk? Trump? Who Exactly Is Running the Federal Government?
What should be an uncomplicated question yields a complicated answer.
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Musk steamrolls Washington as he remakes the federal government
Republicans on the Hill are also largely giving Musk and Trump the benefit of the doubt.Politico - 1d -
Trump defends Musk's role as government programs are targeted
President Trump defended Elon Musk's work in targeting government agencies and programs for cutbacks, including USAID. The White House says Musk is designated a "special government employee." NBC ...NBC News - 1d -
Why the Trump-Musk buyout offer risks dumbing government down
History teaches that running the government is different from running a business and that a downsized workforce is not synonymous with a more efficient workforce.The Hill - 4d -
'Fear' and 'chaos' grip federal workers as Trump rapidly remakes the government
Fear, anger and confusion have swept across federal agencies as workers grapple with executive orders from Trump.NBC News - 5d -
Elon Musk and His Friends Help Trump Shake Up the Government
The billionaire and his Silicon Valley associates landed in the capital and immediately moved to cut the size of the federal government, reprising the playbook he used after buying Twitter in 2022.The New York Times - 6d -
Elon Musk Is Running the Twitter Playbook on the Federal Government
The US Office of Personnel Management is telling federal workers to get in line—or get out.Wired - Jan. 29 -
Trump executive order says federal government only recognizes "two sexes"
The executive order means Americans won't be able to select "X" on passports any longer.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump’s inauguration day: a who’s who from Biden to Musk – in pictures
A look at the events and festivities in Washington as Donald Trump and JD Vance are sworn into office. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Trump v Bannon, Musk v Farage: who hates who in Magaland
The feuds and rivalries within the US president-elect’s Maga ecosystem – including some British sympathisers. The task of deconstructing the internal manoeuvrings of the leadership of the Soviet ...The Guardian - Jan. 17
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