Musk’s Lost Boys and Trump’s Mean Girls
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How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE
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Pres. Trump gives Elon Musk and DOGE permission to look at Pentagon
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Trump says Musk will review "just about" every federal agency
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Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump
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Trump isn’t a narcissist – he’s a solipsist. And it means a few simple things | John R MacArthur
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Trump knocks Time Magazine after it puts Musk on cover
President Trump on Friday criticized Time Magazine after the publication put Elon Musk on its cover, saying he "didn't even know" it was still in business. Plus, tensions are growing between House ...CBS News - 18h -
As Trump and Musk Upend Washington, Congressional Phones Can’t Keep Up
In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured in to members of Congress, jamming the system.The New York Times - 20h -
What do Trump’s tariffs mean for US-China trade?
The US president hopes tariffs will help close the huge trade gap by potentially pressuring Beijing into a new deal. Donald Trump postponed his threat to tax all imports from Mexico and Canada ...The Guardian - 1d -
Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump’s Inner Circle
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Fact-Checking Claims About USAID Funding
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