Trump and Musk Bring Vast Aid Machinery to a Halt in Africa

Judge Halts DOGE Access to Treasury Payment Systems

The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by 19 attorneys general accusing the president of failing to faithfully execute the nation’s laws when he let DOGE comb through federal computer systems.

The New York Times - 28m

Davis: 'My job' to bring hope to forlorn Mavs fans

The Mavericks' fan base remains in shock over the trade that brought in Anthony Davis but sent away Luka Doncic, and the new Dallas big man says he understands the frustration.

ESPN - 1h

Why is Trump punishing South Africa and who are the Afrikaners he wants to give refugee status to?

U.S. President Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to punish South Africa by signing an executive order stopping all aid and assistance to the country over what he called a human ...

ABC News - 1h

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 - 4h

Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze

Critics say a Trump administration order calls into question the United States’ global standing and reliability.

The New York Times - 4h

USAID freeze risks 'deadly consequences' as work halts in Gaza, agencies warn

Aid agencies are sounding the alarm about Gaza after President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. Agency for International Development.

NBC News - 4h

Musk Wields Scythe on Federal Work Force, With Trump’s Full Blessing

The president defended Elon Musk’s role in seeking to slash budgets and cut payrolls as the young aides burrowing into federal agencies came under scrutiny.

The New York Times - 5h

With Aid Cutoff, Trump Severs a Lifeline for Millions

Grief and “dizzying chaos” struck communities around the globe as networks for delivering medicine, nutrition and maternal care were abruptly shut down.

The New York Times - 5h

Trump Orders Halt to Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of White Landowners

The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the resettling of white, “Afrikaner refugees” into the United States.

The New York Times - 11h

Trump and Musk Attack Journalists by Name in Social Media Posts

Since his inauguration, the president has been quick to demonize what he calls “the fake news media.” On Friday, both men demanded that individuals be fired.

The New York Times - 12h

How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE

NBC News' Laura Jarrett looks at whether there are legal paths to block recent moves by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

NBC News - 14h

Young Aides Emerge as Enforcers in Musk’s DOGE Team Efforts

Much of the billionaire’s handiwork — gaining access to internal systems and asking employees to justify their jobs — is being driven by a group of engineers operating in secrecy.

The New York Times - 15h

Lyft and Anthropic Are Joining Forces to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Ridesharing

The partnership follows a collaboration between Lyft’s rival Uber and OpenAI.

Inc. - 15h

Musk to rehire Treasury DOGE staffer behind racist posts after Trump endorses idea

Marko Elez was on the DOGE team formed by Elon Musk and tasked by President Donald Trump with cutting federal spending and reducing the government workforce.

CNBC - 16h

Pres. Trump gives Elon Musk and DOGE permission to look at Pentagon

President Donald Trump continues his efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, including the Pentagon, with the help of Elon Musk and his DOGE commission. NBC News Correspondents Kelly ...

NBC News - 16h

Trump says Musk will review "just about" every federal agency

In a press conference with the Japanese prime minister, President Trump indicated Elon Musk has wide latitude to review nearly every federal agency.

CBS News - 16h

The Slash-and-Burn Tactics Musk Brings to Washington Often Backfired at Twitter

Can Elon Musk’s track record at X help predict the results of his current exploits within the U.S. federal government?

Inc. - 20h

GOP state AGs campaign group brings back leader who resigned in Jan. 6 aftermath

A group that dedicated to electing Republicans to state attorney general positions has brought back a former executive director who resigned in the aftermath of Jan. 6

ABC News - 20h

USAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say

Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.

The New York Times - 1d

House GOP tees up hearing on Trump’s foreign aid overhaul

Politico - 1d

Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump

Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...

The Guardian - 1d

How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid

Elon Musk drove fringe viewpoints on USAID into the mainstream on X, as the Trump administration halted the humanitarian relief agency’s work.

NBC News - 1d

US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus

Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad

ABC News - 1d

Hugging Face brings ‘Pi-Zero’ to LeRobot, making AI-powered robots easier to build and deploy

Pi0 is a groundbreaking AI model that helps robots understand natural language commands, potentially revolutionizing industrial automation.

VentureBeat - 1d

Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program

The US government has ordered states to retract their plans to build hundreds of federally funded EV charging stations, according to a memo obtained by WIRED.

Wired - 1d

Treasury Sought to Freeze Foreign Aid Payments, Emails Show

Trump administration appointees and allies of Elon Musk wanted to use the Treasury’s sensitive payment system to block disbursements.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment

President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump and Musk Bring Vast Aid Machinery to a Halt in Africa

The collapse of U.S.A.I.D. at the hands of President Trump and Elon Musk is already leaving gaping holes in vital health care and other services that millions of Africans rely on for their survival.

The New York Times - 4h

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 - 4h

Will a Time Magazine Cover Drive a Wedge Between Trump and Musk?

The cover of the venerable newsweekly, long an object of fixation for the president, put Elon Musk behind the Resolute Desk.

The New York Times - 11h

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 - 13h

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 - 14h

Musk brings tech playbook to Washington

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} View Online Technology Technology The Big Story How Musk is using his tech playbook for DOGE campaign Elon Musk and his allies are using ...

The Hill - 14h

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 - 16h

Andrew aide asks court to withhold testimony on alleged spy

Dominic Hampshire said he would not have given evidence had he known it could be made public.

BBC News - 18h

To Keep Aid Coming, Ukraine Appeals to Trump Allies: Conservative Christians

A Ukrainian delegation to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington will make the case that Russia threatens the religious freedom of Christians who don’t follow the Russian Orthodox Church.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump's aid freeze will worsen Sudan famine and cost lives, workers say

Some of the humanitarian aid USAID provided went to the African nation of Sudan. For two years now, its people have been caught in the middle of a civil war between two warlords. Debora Patta got a ...

CBS News - 2d