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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Pentagon on Notice: Trump and Musk Team Up for Government Overhaul

Recently, President Trump made big news by ordering a deep dive into certain government departments. According to the president, Elon Musk and his elite team, known as DOGE, will lead this operation. This move comes after Trump's administration criticized some agencies for spending big bucks on what

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Doge vs. DEI: The Unusual Protectors

The interim U. S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, recently reached out to Elon Musk to offer protection for Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) workers. He did this to stop any threats or law-breaking issues that might happen. Martin spoke to Musk on X (formerly Twitter) an

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Efficiency Drive: Cost-Cutting Measures at USAID and Beyond

Elon Musk's team is currently scrutinizing federal departments for ways to eliminate wasteful spending. He is known for announcing drastic reductions to USAID's funding. USAID underwent severe job cuts with 97% of roles getting cut recently. Other departments, like Education and Defense, are next

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Feb 09 2025POLITICS

Power Shift in DC - Elon Musk's Quiet Rise

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, has quietly infiltrated Washington's corridors of power. This time, it is not just the tech industry or aerospace making headlines but the political scene as well. Musk's involvement with the White House is raising concerns within the political class about tr

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Feb 09 2025POLITICS

Big Bucks Be Gone: Billionaire's Play for Consumer Watchdog

Imagine this: a billionaire with a big plan, a consumer agency that put cash back in people's pockets, and a political move that could put the squeeze on everyday Americans. This is what happened when a major figure in tech made a bold statement about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB),

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Who's In Charge Now? Government Turns Over Banks Watchdog to New Leader

People in charge of important government policies are constantly shuffling. Recently, Russell Vought switched jobs to lead the Consumer Financial Protection bureau. Russell's new role didn't come as an automatic promotion. He got the job after the US Senate approved his slot. They decided to make

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Land, Lies, and Leadership: A Messy South African Story

The mess began when Trump took action against South Africa for treating a small group of white farmers unfairly. The U. S. President halted all South African aid, accusing the government of allowing violence against Afrikaners. Wim Envin, a white farmer, has lived in South Africa for decade

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Musk's Government Efficiency Drive: Court Says Go Ahead

Elon Musk's government efficiency crackdown cleared a legal hurdle, but the battle isn't over. Judge John Bates of DC refused to halt Musk's passage to the U. S. Department of Labor's treasured systems, an initial loss for the union that opposes Musk's lean government effort. In his ruling,

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tech Move Sparks Major Legal Fight

Imagine this. Imagine handing over some of the government's most sensitive information, like the key to a vault filled with secrets, to a guy who runs a tech company. This is what allegedly happened with the Trump administration. They gave some of Elon Musk's young employees permission to a

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Musk's Clean-Up Crew Eyes Pentagon

Elon Musk's team of tech whizzes has been given the green light to scrutinize the Pentagon, which is months away from receiving a proposed budget of $850bn. This move comes after Musk's group, known for its no-holds-barred approach, has already made waves by accessing sensitive information. This inc

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