President Trump said the entity would focus on cutting government waste and slashing federal regulations, and he put tech billionaire and adviser Elon Musk in charge.
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Elon Musk is barreling into government with DOGE, raising unusual legal questions
The billionaire’s campaign to radically upend federal agencies is stunning former White House officials, even in a political moment when many things are described as unprecedented.
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Can Trump’s 2nd act work for the working class while giving back to his super donors?
Trump has shown an affinity with many of the little guys — what he called in 2017 “the forgotten men and women.” But he also has shown an affinity with some of the fattest cats of all.
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With a new home for DOGE in the White House, here’s what you need to know
The Department of Government Efficiency, a post-election promise brought to life by President Trump via executive order looks different than its original proposal to broadly cut federal spending.
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Elon Musk faces criticism for encouraging Germans to move beyond ‘past guilt’
Musk’s comments came two days before International Holocaust Remembrance Day and right after he was criticized for making what many viewers interpreted as a Nazi salute during an inauguration speech.
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Elon Musk tried to turn the salute controversy into a joke
The incident only lasted seconds, but it sparked what has become a global debate about how to interpret what Musk did. Then Musk started posting Nazi-themed jokes.
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Air traffic controllers rush to divert aircraft after Elon Musk’s rocket explodes
Debris streaking across the Caribbean appeared to cause confusion and delays.
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Elon Musk’s latest foray into politics: a live chat with Germany’s far-right candidate
With Germany’s election in six weeks, Elon Musk was full of praise for his livestream guest on X: Alice Weidel, the far-right Alternative for Germany party’s candidate for chancellor.
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U.K. leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk.
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Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE echoes past budget promises that faced big hurdles
Vows to shrink the deficit, pay down the debt and run government more like a business have long been a stock element of politics. Candidates for office who have business backgrounds made it a mantra.
