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Elon Musk says President Donald Trump 'agreed' USAID should be shut down
It became apparent that its not an apple with a worm it in, Musk said. What we have is just a ball of worms. You've got to basically get rid of the whole thing. It's beyond repair. We're shutting it
 "Elon Musk says President Donald Trump 'agreed' USAID should be shut down")
Elon Musk says 'time to die' for USAID as officials are put on leave
Elon Musk, appointed by Trump to lead DOGE, called USAID a 'criminal organisation' after officials blocked his task force from restricted areas at its DC headquarters
 "Elon Musk says 'time to die' for USAID as officials are put on leave")
DOGE 'rapidly shutting down' Treasury payments to US contractors: Musk
Musk is targeting systems that process tens of billions of dollars a day in payments for US government agencies and the officials that oversee them
 "DOGE 'rapidly shutting down' Treasury payments to US contractors: Musk")
Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
The move by DOGE, which has been assigned to make the Trump admin more effective, means it could have wide leeway to access important taxpayer data, among other things
 "Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems")
No White House stay for Musk. He's crashing at a DC govt office instead
Elon Musk skips a White House stay to live in a DC govt office, pushing his 'hardcore work ethic' to new extremes as he leads government cost-cutting efforts from the inside
 "No White House stay for Musk. He's crashing at a DC govt office instead")
OpenAI seeks $40 billion in fresh funding as DeepSeek disrupts AI market
The development follows concerns sparked by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, which recently introduced a highly advanced chatbot at a significantly lower cost than its American rivals, unsettling the mark
 "OpenAI seeks $40 billion in fresh funding as DeepSeek disrupts AI market")
Tesla reassures investors with growth pledge, to begin robotaxi rollout
Tesla plans to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin in June and then in other cities by the end of the year
 "Tesla reassures investors with growth pledge, to begin robotaxi rollout")
Journalism and technology: Why Elon Musk is not media's Enemy No 1
Good journalism has a place and purpose. If every X user is the media, who ensures the facts?
Trump ends teen gender transition funding; Musk has reason to cheer
US president has signed an order cutting federal funding for teen gender transitions, with Elon Musk's support adding to the controversy
 "Trump ends teen gender transition funding; Musk has reason to cheer")
Tesla gears up for 2025: Low-cost EVs, autonomous cars to hit US roads
Electric automaker Tesla is set to roll out affordable EVs and launch a paid autonomous car service in 2025, focusing on cost cuts and innovation despite a dip in vehicle deliveries last year
 "Tesla gears up for 2025: Low-cost EVs, autonomous cars to hit US roads")
Elon Musk blames Don Lemon's 'invasive' interview for cancelling show on X
Now Musk is trying to get Lemon's lawsuit dismissed in California Superior Court, arguing that the relationship between X and Lemon 'went sour' after the interview
 "Elon Musk blames Don Lemon's 'invasive' interview for cancelling show on X")
Apple, SpaceX link up to support Starlink satellite network on iPhones
Medium resolution images, music & audio podcasts should work with the current generation Starlink direct-to-phone constellation.The first users received text messages from T-Mobile
 "Apple, SpaceX link up to support Starlink satellite network on iPhones")
Tech wrap Jan 29: Starlink on iPhone, XMoney launch, ChatGPT Gov, and more
Tech wrap Jan 29: Starlink on iPhone, XMoney launch, ChatGPT Gov, and more
 "Tech wrap Jan 29: Starlink on iPhone, XMoney launch, ChatGPT Gov, and more")
Donald Trump asks Elon Musk to help bring 'stranded' Sunita Williams home
US astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been aboard the ISS since June 2024, had been left 'stranded' after the mission's originally planned duration
 "Donald Trump asks Elon Musk to help bring 'stranded' Sunita Williams home")
X moves closer to super app status with Visa-powered digital wallet plans
XMoney platform will likely enable Peer-to-peer (P2P) payments and an integrated e-wallet within the X app
 "X moves closer to super app status with Visa-powered digital wallet plans")
Elon Musk's X to launch its first digital wallet in partnership with Visa
X partners with Visa to launch real-time payments, marking progress in Elon Musk's vision for an 'everything app.' The service will support digital wallets and bank transfers
 "Elon Musk's X to launch its first digital wallet in partnership with Visa")
Apple enables unannounced connectivity feature on iPhone with iOS 18.3
iOS 18.3 supports Starlink satellite network through Apple's partnership with SpaceX and T-Mobile in the US
 "Apple enables unannounced connectivity feature on iPhone with iOS 18.3")
Donald Trump, Elon Musk put out confusing statements on stuck US astronauts
It's unclear exactly what Trump and Musk mean considering the capsule that NASA has tasked with returning the astronauts is already up in space
 "Donald Trump, Elon Musk put out confusing statements on stuck US astronauts")
Where will Elon Musk's DOGE team work? Not in the Oval Office, Trump says
Elon Musk's DOGE team will not work in the Oval Office, President Trump clarified. Instead, Musk's office will be located in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building
DOGE is hiring: Elon Musk has a job offer for 'world-class talent'
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is looking to fill roles, including positions for software engineers, InfoSec engineers, HR professionals, and financial analysts for Washington DC
 "DOGE is hiring: Elon Musk has a job offer for 'world-class talent'")