Musk's son 'Lil X' steals spotlight in the Oval Office

The billionaire has brought his four-year-old to numerous Washington events.

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Associated Press barred from Oval Office for not using ‘Gulf of America’

Agency says its reporter wasn’t allowed into event in effort to ‘punish’ style guide on upholding use of Gulf of Mexico. The Associated Press said it was barred from sending a reporter to ...
The Guardian - 3h
Raiders announce their 2025 coaching staff, and it includes Pete Carroll's two sons

The Raiders announced their full coaching staff Tuesday.
Yahoo Sports - 4h
Elon Musk grilled about DOGE transparency, conflicts in Oval Office

Elon Musk had not faced reporters since taking the lead on Trump's mandate to dismantle much of the federal government.
ABC News - 4h
Trump signs executive order giving DOGE more power, Elon Musk takes questions in Oval Office

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give DOGE more power while tech billionaire Elon Musk spoke with reporters in the Oval Office. “We post our actions to the DOGE handle on X and ...
NBC News - 5h
Disney softens DEI efforts with Trump back in office

Walt Disney Co. said it would change an internal performance standard focused on diversity and inclusion for executive compensation, saying it would focus on how the initiatives helped the business.
Los Angeles Times - 6h
4 Nations Face-Off preview: Keys to victory, X factors, full rosters, game schedule

Explore the full schedule, rosters, and coverage on the U.S., Canada, Finland and Sweden.
ESPN - 8h
Trump ousts director of Office of Government Ethics

President Trump removed the director of the Office of Government Ethics, the independent agency responsible for overseeing ethics rules for the executive branch.
CBS News - 1d
Kanye West exits X, credits Elon Musk with 'allowing me to vent' via venomous rants

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, logs out of X (formerly Twitter) after a weekend of more antisemitic posts. He left with a parting message: 'I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent.'
Los Angeles Times - 1d
HHS Employees Sort Out Return-to-Office Mandate

This is a MedPage Today story. Employees at HHS and its various sub-agencies are struggling to figure out how to implement President Donald Trump's executive order requiring them to report ...
ABC News - 2d
Watch: Musk joins Trump in Oval Office to tout DOGE

Tech billionaire Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday to defend the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) amid a flurry of legal challenges seeking to halt its ...
The Hill - 5h
Trump and Musk take questions from reporters in Oval Office

Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office and took questions from reporters about the work of the Department of Government Efficiency. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist analyzes the remarks made ...
NBC News - 5h
Musk’s ‘Doge’ guts nearly $1bn in US education department’s research office

Cuts in effect wipe out Institute of Education Sciences, one of the country’s largest funders of education research. Elon Musk and the Trump administration ’s so-called “department of government ...
The Guardian - 6h
Musk says DOGE is 'what democracy is all about' during Oval Office visit

Musk, the world's richest man and the leader of Tesla, SpaceX and X, contributed more than $250 million to getting Trump elected.
CNBC - 6h
Musk defends DOGE alongside Trump in striking Oval Office moment

Elon Musk on Tuesday defended the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside President Trump, who invited Musk to speak and sat at the resolute desk as the tech mogul gave a ...
The Hill - 7h
PBS closes DEI office

Public broadcaster PBS is closing its office of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), The Hill confirmed Tuesday. “In order to best ensure we are in compliance with the President’s executive order ...
The Hill - 12h
Nick Robinson's X account hacked to promote crypto

The Today programme presenter said his login details were stolen after he clicked a link in a fraudulent email.
BBC News - 16h
Trump fires Office of Government Ethics chief

President Trump has fired the director of the Office of Government Ethics, the agency announced Monday. The office posted on its website that it had been notified Trump was removing David Huitema, ...
The Hill - 1d
Man pleads guilty in hack of SEC's X account that claimed approval of bitcoin ETFs

The price of bitcoin rose more than $1,000 after the January 2024 hack of the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
CNBC - 1d
Mother on hunger strike asks PM for help to free her son

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Woman on hunger strike for 134 days asks PM for help to free son

Laila Soueif has not eaten for 134 days as she campaigns for the release of her pro-democracy activist son from jail in Egypt.
BBC News - 1d
Ye's X account deleted after antisemitic posts

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has left the social media platform X after a days-long posting spree that included multiple antisemitic comments. It is unclear whether X deactivated ...
The Hill - 1d
Stephen "tWitch" Boss' mother on son's journals, legacy and mental health

In an exclusive TV interview with "CBS Mornings," the mother of Stephen "tWitch" Boss talks about the recent release of the memoir by her son's widow, Allison Holker, and its impact on his legacy.
CBS News - 1d
Mother of Stephen "tWitch" Boss on son's private journals, mental health and more

In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," the mother of Stephen "tWitch" Boss spoke about concerns she has about how recent revelations in Allison Holker's memoir could impact her son's ...
CBS News - 1d
Cartel leader's son-in-law pleads guilty in violent price-fixing scheme

The indictment and court testimony highlighted beatings, kidnappings and fatal shootings that were part of the conspiracy
CBS News - 1d
BCG expands London office in bet on in-person working

US consulting firm is latest company to boost office space in sign of hope for UK capital’s commercial property market
Financial Times - 1d
Kendrick Lamar’s Bell Bottoms Steal the Super Bowl Halftime Show

A varsity jacket referenced his own career, and a chain inspired some questions. But the cut of his jeans was the biggest surprise of the night.
The New York Times - 2d
Puppy Bowl XXI steals the show with NFL-inspired pups

Before the Chiefs and Eagles clash in Super Bowl LIX, Saquon Barky, Dee-Bone Samuel and Paws Allen take the field for Puppy Bowl XXI, competing for the Lombarky Trophy and the title of "Most Pupular."
ESPN - 2d
Nine police officers injured in Londonderry and Strabane

Officers were reportedly head-butted and kicked, with blood also being spat at them.
BBC News - 2d
Postal Service worker pleads guilty to stealing $300,000 worth of money and collectibles

A U.S. Postal Service at the Costa Mesa Post Office stole at least 20 checks that were together worth approximately $284,000.
NBC News - 2d
Hostage return spotlights tragedy in fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Paraded on a stage by masked gunmen, the gaunt figure of returning hostage Eli Sharabi leaned into the microphone to express a hope that ordinarily would spark happiness and relief.
NBC News - 2d
'Friends' star David Schwimmer calls on Musk to take Ye off X

David Schwimmer, a star on the sitcom ‘Friends,’ called on billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to take Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, off of Musk’s X social media platform. In an ...
The Hill - 2d
Watch: Jude Bellingham’s x-rated rant at official in Madrid derby

Jude Bellingham faces potential punishment from La Liga after he appeared to swear at an official during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Come early, leave early: a gen X dance party that ends at 10pm is taking off across the US

Founded in Chicago by two friends in their 40s, Earlybirds Club gives people an opportunity to let loose without interfering with responsibilities. The signature tequila cocktail is called a Hot ...
The Guardian - 3d
Deion Sanders would join the NFL only to coach his son, Shedeur

From the moment Deion Sanders sparked a winning culture in Colorado, many have wondered if his coaching career will take him to the NFL.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
'A real fighter' - how Simeone's son emerged as key to Atletico

"He's a real fighter" - how Giuliano Simeone has become integral to his father's plans at Atletico Madrid.
BBC News - 3d
Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits company alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 jump in the cost of his asthma medication
ABC News - 6d
My Toddler Son Likes to Wear Dresses. Can He Wear One to My Sister’s Wedding?

A mother wants to respect her 2½-year-old’s preference for dressing like his older sister, but she worries that letting him do so would bother the bridal couple.
The New York Times - 6d