US politics live: Trump cabinet reportedly told they’re in charge of hiring and firing – not Elon Musk
President appears to praise Elon Musk after Politico reports his cabinet has been told they’re in charge of employment decisions, not Doge
The White House announced that Donald Trump will sign executive orders at 2pm ET.
While they did not specify what he may sign, the president is reported to be ready to order the closure of the department of education. Expect a court battle to ensue, since the department was created by Congress in 1980, but Trump is attempting to use his executive authority to shut it down.
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Trump tells Cabinet members that they're in charge, not Musk: Sources
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Trump and Elon Musk dominate his first Cabinet meeting
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Trump encouraged Cabinet to 'keep good people,' cut others at meeting with Elon Musk
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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
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