US politics live: Trump cabinet reportedly told they’re in charge of hiring and firing – not Elon Musk

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  Key takeaways from Trump's 1st Cabinet meeting -- with Elon Musk

  President Donald Trump hheld the first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday. In attendance was Elon Musk.
  
  ABC News - Feb. 26
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  Trump and Elon Musk dominate his first Cabinet meeting

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  NBC News - Feb. 26
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  ‘We won’t be perfect’: Elon Musk gives DOGE update at Trump’s first Cabinet meeting

  During President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting, Elon Musk made remarks about the recent efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to reduce the government’s deficit.
  
  NBC News - Feb. 26

• Elon Musk's DOGE, federal cuts and Ukraine discussed at President Trump's first Cabinet meeting

  On Wednesday, Elon Musk joined President Trump's first Cabinet meeting of his second administration. Meanwhile, the president also announced that he will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...
  
  CBS News - Feb. 27
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  Live updates: Trump praises Musk at first Cabinet meeting; DOGE panel dissects foreign aid

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  The Hill - Feb. 26
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  The Guardian - Feb. 22
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  Trump 2nd term live updates: CIA has begun firing newly hired employees

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• Musk joining Trump's first Cabinet meeting

  President Trump's first Cabinet meeting for his second term in the White House will include Elon Musk, who does not hold a Cabinet-level position. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
  
  CBS News - Feb. 26

• Why is Musk going to Trump's Cabinet meeting?

  President Trump is including Elon Musk in his first Cabinet meeting for his second term. This comes as more details emerge about cuts among federal agencies as part of Musk's Department of ...
  
  CBS News - Feb. 26

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