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DOGE effort has saved estimated $50 billion so far, says US treasury secy
He added the cost-cutting effort could eventually lead to several percent of GDP that we are saving
 "DOGE effort has saved estimated $50 billion so far, says US treasury secy")
US Senate votes 48-45, advances Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director
Kash Patel, who has celebrated rank-and-file FBI agents for being "courageous, apolitical warriors of justice," will serve a 10-year term if confirmed
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DOGE getting lists of military's probationary workers from Pentagon
It was not clear that all probationary personnel would be let go, instead, some might be exempted due to the critical nature of their work
 "DOGE getting lists of military's probationary workers from Pentagon")
Senate GOP advances budget bill that funds Trump's mass deportations
The Senate GOP package would allow $ 175 billion to be spent on border security, including funding for mass deportation operations
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Trump wants Ukraine's mineral resources, but what exactly is up for grabs?
Various reports have suggested that Ukraine has mineral deposits worth upwards of $10 trillion, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's government has been keen to promote crucial materials
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Donald Trump likely to impose 25% tariffs on US imports of auto, drug, chip
'I probably will tell you that on April 2, but it'll be in the neighborhood of 25 per cent,' Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago club when asked about his plan for auto tariffs
 "Donald Trump likely to impose 25% tariffs on US imports of auto, drug, chip")
Trump orders removal of 'Biden era' attorneys over 'politicisation' of DOJ
Trump emphasised the need to "clean house" and restore confidence in the justice system, asserting that a fair justice system is essential for America's "golden age" to thrive
 "Trump orders removal of 'Biden era' attorneys over 'politicisation' of DOJ")
US judge denies request to halt Musk's access to federal agencies for now
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington rejected a bid for immediate court intervention from Democratic state attorneys general who contend Musk is exercising power to reshape the US government
 "US judge denies request to halt Musk's access to federal agencies for now")
Trump admin gives schools deadline to end DEI or risk losing federal money
Education Department gave an ultimatum to stop using racial preferences as a factor in admissions
 "Trump admin gives schools deadline to end DEI or risk losing federal money")
Howard Lutnick named comm secy, to play key role for Trump's trade agenda
At the Commerce Department, Lutnick, who was CEO at the investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald, will oversee 50,000 employees
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Trump signs executive order to expand access to IVF, focus on cutting cost
The Order directs policy recommendations to protect IVF access and aggressively reduce out-of-pocket and health plan costs for such treatments
 "Trump signs executive order to expand access to IVF, focus on cutting cost")
Russia wants to stop barbarianism, senseless war: US Prez Donald Trump
On being asked about the talks between US officials and Russian representatives over ending war, Trump said that he is 'much more confident' and 'the talks were very good'
 "Russia wants to stop barbarianism, senseless war: US Prez Donald Trump")
They have lot more money: Trump on $21 mn fund for India's 'voter turnout'
Trump made these remarks after Elon Musk-led DOGE's (Department of Government Efficiency) disclosed that USAID contributed $21 million to Election Commission for boosting voter turnout
Dark enlightenment: Washington's geopolitical shifts, their impact on India
Democracy with its notion of checks and balances is rejected as an outdated system that retards technological advancement
 "Dark enlightenment: Washington's geopolitical shifts, their impact on India")
Costa Rica to receive 200 migrants from India, Central Asia deported by US
After Panama and Guatemala, Costa Rica is now the third Central American nation to cooperate with Washington on repatriation of migrants deported from the US
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Export sector face uncertainty as Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs
To ease trade tension, India has already cut tariffs on several items, for example to 30 per cent on high-end motorcycles from 50 per cent and 100 per cent on bourbon whiskey from 150 per cent
 "Export sector face uncertainty as Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs")
Elon Musk not a DOGE employee, cannot fire employees: White House
Since the start of Donald Trump's second term last month, Elon Musk-led DOGE has undertaken an aggressive effort to cut costs across federal agencies
 "Elon Musk not a DOGE employee, cannot fire employees: White House")
Schools around US confront anxiety over Trump's actions on immigration
Trump's executive actions vastly expanded who is eligible for deportation and lifted a ban on immigration enforcement in schools
N Korea slams US, rivals for pursuing 'absurd' plans to denuclearise North
The statement by Pyongyang's Foreign Ministry came after the top diplomats of the US, South Korea and Japan met at a security conference in Germany and reaffirmed their commitment
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Shein exec reassures investors after Trump crackdown on low-value imports
Shein investors include Sequoia Capital, General Atlantic, Declaration Partners, Brookfield, and Claure Group, according to PitchBook
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