Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?
Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.
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Georgia Republican faces town hall backlash over DOGE's 'chainsaw approach' to federal cuts
Rep. Rich McCormick, who represents a safe GOP district, came under harsh criticism that focused on the Trump administration’s moves to slash federal jobs and budgets.NBC News - 1d -
Musk, a chainsaw and an adoring crowd
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk's rock star chainsaw moment at CPAC Tech billionaire Elon Musk was one of the main attractions at ...The Hill - 10h -
The Investment Chief Behind the DOGE Dividend Explains His Pitch to Elon Musk
Azoria CEO James Fishback sees a way for President Trump to send $5,000 to every US taxpayer.Inc. - 1d -
Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina
Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.BBC News - 1d -
Musk boasts federal cuts by hoisting chainsaw at conference
Elon Musk drives home his rapid shredding of the federal government by hoisting a chainsaw representing the slashing of jobs and spending during a conference. Some Republicans are facing pushback ...NBC News - 21h -
Can you trust Elon Musk and his ‘DOGE’ claims about government fraud?
American people deserve answers about what these Washington outsiders-turned-insiders are up toMarketWatch - 14h -
Do Elon Musk and His Father Get Along?
Errol Musk questioned his son’s parenting ability on a podcast, but said that his comments had been taken out of context and that they were on good terms.The New York Times - 13h -
Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?
Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.The New York Times - 1d -
Grassley on Musk's DOGE cuts: 'Congress can’t do anything except complain'
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