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Musk's DOGE team moves into US watchdog CFPB as Trump defends billionaire
In November, Musk called for elimination of the CFPB, which polices and regulates consumer financial products, in a post on his social media platform X
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Musk to bring back DOGE staffer who resigned after report of racist posting
Musk, in a post on his social media network X, said he would bring back Marko Elez after Vice President JD Vance called for him to be rehired
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US Attorney probe threats against govt employees following Musk's referral
Martin reaffirmed his commitment to investigating any unethical actions, emphasised the importance of holding accountable those who abuse American taxpayer dollars
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Judge halts Trump order of USAID workers' leave giving them 30 day deadline
US District Judge Carl Nichols, who was nominated by President Donald Trump, sided with two federal employee associations in agreeing to a pause in plans to put the employees on paid leave
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Forced leaves start for thousands at USAID under Trump's plan to gut agency
With all but several hundred staffers forced out and funding stopped, the agency has ceased to exist, one official said
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Donald Trump sued by Democrat states over Musk's access to treasury data
Trump and Bessent violated federal law by allowing Musk's newly established efficiency team access to Treasury Department information
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Musk warns AI and drones will dominate future wars. Here's why it matters
Musk also emphasised the need for the US to accelerate domestic drone production, warning that countries often prepare for past wars rather than future ones
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Trump orders USAID staff cut from 10,000 to 300, global aid in limbo
Trump's USAID overhaul slashes staff from 10,000 to 300, risking global aid as critics warn mass layoffs will disrupt life-saving programs worldwide
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Democratic AGs challenge Musk's staff access to Americans' personal data
As the richest man in the world, Elon Musk is not used to being told no,' but in our country, no one is above the law, rhe statement said
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S African President Ramaphosa alludes to Trump's threat in speech to nation
The comment by Ramaphosa was seen as a reaction to Trump's pledge to cut all funding to South Africa over a new land expropriation law although Ramaphosa did not mention Trump by name
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'Stop attack on democracy': Protesters rally against Trump, Musk across US
US protests: Protests erupted across the US as demonstrators voiced opposition to President Trump's policies, Elon Musk's influence, and Project 2025
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Democrats protest Trump's alleged move giving Musk's team classified info
The lawmakers on Wednesday wrote to Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, and asked what security precautions had been taken to prevent unauthorised leaks of information
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Protests erupt across cities against Trump's policies, Project 2025, Musk
Protesters in Philadelphia and at state capitols in California, Minnesota, Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana and beyond waved signs denouncing President Donald Trump
Elon Musk tightens grip on federal govt as Democrats raise alarms
Musk has been named as a special government employee, which subjects him to less stringent rules on ethics and financial disclosures than other workers
Trump, Musk demand termination of federal office leases through GSA
Regional managers for GSA received a message from the agency's Washington headquarters to begin terminating leases on all of the roughly 7,500 federal offices nationwide
Elon Musk's 'buyout' offer accepted by more than 20,000 US federal workers
But those numbers are increasing every day, according to an official familiar with the data, and the Trump administration expects a spike in resignations
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Elon Musk faces long court battle over feud with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
The injunction Musk asked for would freeze OpenAI's transformation to a more conventional, public benefit for-profit company, just as it's in talks to raise as much as $40 billion in a funding round
Investors bet on Musk, Tesla to make fortune under Trump as threats mount
It's going to be a golden age for Tesla and Musk, said Wedbush Securities financial analyst Dan Ives, adding after an investor conference call Wednesday, This is the most bullish I've ever heard Musk
Here's all you need to know about USAID and why Trump, Musk want to end it
Here's a look at USAID, its history and the changes made since Trump took office
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Musk is working for Trump as a 'special govt employee': White House
The official, speaking Monday on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters, said that Musk has a government email address and office space in the White House complex
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