Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump walks with Elon Musk before the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket last week in Boca Chica, Texas. Now is the moment for decisive action.” Trump has already suggested taking such a big step, saying last year that he would “use the president’s long-recognized impoundment power to squeeze the bloated federal bureaucracy for massive savings.” It would be a dramatic attempt to expand his powers, when he already will have the benefit of a sympathetic Republican-controlled Congress and a conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court, and it could swiftly become one of the most closely watched legal fights of his second administration. “Congress’ power of the purse will turn into an advisory opinion.” Musk and Ramaswamy have started laying out their plans Right now, plans for the Department of Government Efficiency are still coming into focus. Ramaswamy once described the idea as the “mass deportation of federal bureaucrats out of Washington, D.C.” However, Musk and Ramaswamy said they would reduce regulations that they describe as excessive. Musk and Ramaswamy said Trump could “immediately pause the enforcement of those regulations and initiate the process for review and rescission.” Chris Edwards, an expert on budget issues at the Cato Institute, said many Republicans have promised to reduce the size and role of government over the years, often to little effect.

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Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect
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1 day, 19 hours ago

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect

Al Jazeera  

Statements come amid criticism of Musk’s involvement in budget negotiations, outsized role in Trump transition. United States President-elect Donald Trump has pushed back on the notion that he has “ceded the presidency” to billionaire Elon Musk, who has taken an outsized role in the president-elect’s transition into the White House. “He wasn’t born in this country.” The South African-born Musk …

'Hurts everyone': Finger-pointing takes over social media after spending bill implodes
3 days, 18 hours ago

'Hurts everyone': Finger-pointing takes over social media after spending bill implodes

Raw Story  

The spectacular implosion of the Donald Trump-backed temporary spending bill sent Washington insiders and political observers into a mad dash to explain their position – and in some cases criticize their own party. “The takeover is complete,” Condé Naste legal affairs editor Luke Zaleski posted to his social media feed after the failed vote Thursday. “Trump and Musk told congressional …

The picture that tells you everything you need to know about what DOGE will do to the federal government
3 days, 20 hours ago

The picture that tells you everything you need to know about what DOGE will do to the federal government

Daily Mail  

It appears Elon Musk's mandate from Donald Trump to eliminate the government bloat is already well underway. Speaker Mike Johnson scrambled to craft a last-minute spending bill to avoid a government shutdown after Trump and Musk tanked his initial plan. Musk posted a photo on X of the stack of pages in the legislation showing 'Yesterday's bill' versus 'today's bill' …

'It costs money!' Some Republicans push back at Musk's pressure to shut down government
4 days ago

'It costs money!' Some Republicans push back at Musk's pressure to shut down government

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk’s dumb for a smart guy — at least according to Republicans questioning why the man promising to save the government trillions is on the glide path to costing it billions. “And then it costs money to open up the government.” Some Republicans on Capitol Hill fear Trump’s now following Musk’s lead — a move that has …

'President Musk' trends after Trump's top oligarch torpedoes federal spending deal
4 days, 1 hour ago

'President Musk' trends after Trump's top oligarch torpedoes federal spending deal

Raw Story  

Congress is careening toward a government shutdown after U.S. President-elect Trump, egged on by billionaire Elon Musk—who helped bankroll Trump's reelection campaign and is slated to help oversee cuts to government spending and regulation in the new administration—torpedoed a federal spending bill that would have kept the government open for the next few months. These sorts of remarks continued Thursday, …

Trump, Musk wreak year-end havoc in Washington: Early signs of a volatile Trump 2.0?
4 days, 19 hours ago

Trump, Musk wreak year-end havoc in Washington: Early signs of a volatile Trump 2.0?

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk have apparently unleashed chaos at the Capitol, with the duo seeking to derail a short-term spending compromise crafted by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, according to a CNN report. This bill should not pass https://t.co/3y7rZ23K4Z — Elon Musk December 18, 2024 Musk's criticism prompted Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance …

Trump attempts to kill bipartisan budget deal with Musk's help
4 days, 20 hours ago

Trump attempts to kill bipartisan budget deal with Musk's help

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on federal funding negotiations as a government shutdown looms. AP AUDIO: Trump brings chaos back to Washington by attempting to kill bipartisan budget deal with Musk’s help AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President-elect Donald Trump has sunk a deal to keep the government funded days before a shutdown deadline. “The people who elected us are …

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer
6 days, 19 hours ago

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer

Salon  

After dropping more than $250 million on his effort to elect Donald Trump, billionaire and Pentagon contractor Elon Musk could now use his power and influence to steer sweetheart deals to his network of companies, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., warned in a letter sent Monday to the Trump transition team. “Putting Mr. Musk in a position to influence billions of …

Elon Musk's DOGE bombarded with insider tips on government waste. Here's what they revealed
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk's DOGE bombarded with insider tips on government waste. Here's what they revealed

Hindustan Times  

Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican working with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy-driven Department of Government Efficiency, has taken on a new case of alleged government waste. Insiders flood Elon Musk's DOGE with government waste tips, including beach-living worker on DC salary. “Florida man moonlighting as a 'real estate professional' while allegedly slacking at his day job is just one of …

Rand Paul: 'You don't get close' to Musk's spending cut goals without key social programs
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rand Paul: 'You don't get close' to Musk's spending cut goals without key social programs

Raw Story  

Sen. Rand Paul said Friday evening on Fox News what many have thought: President-elect Donald Trump's initiative for massive government spending cuts must go after major social programs to work. Proposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare, America's flagship basic income and health insurance programs for retirees, is generally considered a third rail in American politics. But Paul is likely …

Musk and Ramaswamy's DOGE echoes past budget promises that faced big hurdles
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Musk and Ramaswamy's DOGE echoes past budget promises that faced big hurdles

NPR  

Musk and Ramaswamy's DOGE echoes past budget promises that faced big hurdles toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy test drove their new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, on Capitol Hill this week, visiting House and Senate Republicans, who celebrated their promise of reduced government and dramatically lower federal spending. Even the Senate Budget …

‘DOGE day at the Capitol!’: What to expect from Elon Musk’s divisive meeting today
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘DOGE day at the Capitol!’: What to expect from Elon Musk’s divisive meeting today

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Speaker Mike Johnson and Marjorie Taylor Greene were brimming with …

Elon Musk reportedly spent over $250 Million supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk reportedly spent over $250 Million supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, funnelled over $250 million during the final months of this year’s election to help Donald Trump secure the presidency, according to federal filings released Thursday. Among Musk’s more unconventional efforts was a $20 million contribution to a super PAC named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the late liberal Supreme Court justice. How Musk funding Trump's …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump's DOGE to Capitol Hill
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump's DOGE to Capitol Hill

Deccan Chronicle  

Billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy spent several hours Thursday swapping ideas with lawmakers about President-elect Donald Trump's DOGE initiative to dismantle parts of the federal government.Meeting behind closed doors at the Capitol, Musk told the mostly Republican lawmakers they would be keeping a “naughty and nice” list of those who join in the budget slashing proposals and …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE mission: Revolutionising governance on Capitol Hill
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE mission: Revolutionising governance on Capitol Hill

India Today  

WASHINGTON: It's DOGE time at the US Capitol. Billionaire Elon Musk arrived at Capitol Hill on Thursday, expected to be joined by fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, for meetings with legislators behind closed doors about President-elect Donald Trump's plans to “dismantle” the federal government. “I think that’ll be a great start to the whole process,” said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., …

There’s a rude awakening in store for the DOGE bros
2 weeks, 3 days ago

There’s a rude awakening in store for the DOGE bros

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. Much like President-elect Donald Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency,” the advisory board led by entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the Grace Commission had no authority to implement changes, only to advise. “You can’t find any evidence that they changed the growth of the government one iota,” Douglas Holtz-Eakin, …

Elon Musk Meets With Lawmakers About ‘DOGE’ Crusade Against Government Spending
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk Meets With Lawmakers About ‘DOGE’ Crusade Against Government Spending

Huff Post  

Elon Musk, from left, carries his son X Æ A-Xii, joined by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and Vivek Ramaswamy, as they convene a meeting of President-elect Donald Trump's planned Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, at the Capitol on Thursday. WASHINGTON — Tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy came to Capitol Hill Thursday to join Republicans …

Mike Johnson says he’s aiming to ax 75 percent of all federal agencies with Elon Musk’s help
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mike Johnson says he’s aiming to ax 75 percent of all federal agencies with Elon Musk’s help

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House Speaker Mike Johnson intends to cut 75 percent of …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump’s DOGE to Capitol Hill
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump’s DOGE to Capitol Hill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy spent several hours Thursday swapping ideas with lawmakers about President-elect Donald Trump’sDOGE initiative to dismantle parts of the federal government. “We’re going to see a lot of change around here in Washington,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson, as Musk, with his young son on his shoulders, breezed by and into …

'Disaster': Senior Republican aide predicts what will get Elon Musk 'bounced by Trump'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Disaster': Senior Republican aide predicts what will get Elon Musk 'bounced by Trump'

Raw Story  

X CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to meet with congressional Republicans to pitch his drastic budget-cutting plans, and it's already causing concern for some on Capitol Hill. An unnamed Republican Senate aide who spoke with Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman on Thursday predicted that Musk and fellow Department of Government Efficiency leader Vivek Ramaswamy would create massive political headaches for Republicans …

GOP lawmakers try to draft DOGE leaders to their side of the spending war
2 weeks, 4 days ago

GOP lawmakers try to draft DOGE leaders to their side of the spending war

Politico  

“They’re just gonna have to shame my colleagues into cutting spending,” Massie said of Musk and Ramaswamy. Roy said he told the duo during the GOP’s widely attended meeting Thursday afternoon that “you’re looking for the problem, and the problem’s in that room.” “They’re just gonna have to shame my colleagues into cutting spending.” Rep. Thomas Massie said of Musk …

'Can it be done?' Mike Johnson seeks to shut 75% of federal agencies with Elon Musk's help
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Can it be done?' Mike Johnson seeks to shut 75% of federal agencies with Elon Musk's help

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he hoped to work with billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency to eliminate more than 75% of federal agencies. During a Wednesday interview on Fox News, host Martha MacCallum told Johnson, "Musk wants to take government agencies from 428 to 99." Johnson specifically said that he would like to see funding for …

'Can it be done?' Mike Johnson seeks to shut 75% of federal agencies with Elon Musk's help
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Can it be done?' Mike Johnson seeks to shut 75% of federal agencies with Elon Musk's help

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he hoped to work with billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency to eliminate more than 75% of federal agencies. During a Wednesday interview on Fox News, host Martha MacCallum told Johnson, "Musk wants to take government agencies from 428 to 99." Johnson specifically said that he would like to see funding for …

Elon Musk's harassment of federal employees proves DOGE is weaker than he pretends
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk's harassment of federal employees proves DOGE is weaker than he pretends

Salon  

Shortly after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, he announced, with great fanfare, that billionaire Elon Musk and professional troll Vivek Ramaswamy were being put in charge of a "government efficiency" program. As CNN reports, "Several current federal employees told CNN they’re afraid their lives will be forever changed — including physically threatened — as Musk makes behind-the-scenes bureaucrats …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill

NPR  

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill toggle caption Brandon Bell/Pool via AP Tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy head to Capitol Hill on Thursday to present their ideas for President-elect Donald Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE. House Speaker Mike Johnson posted on X, Musk's …

Elon Musk says DOGE will delete itself. Here's when it will happen
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk says DOGE will delete itself. Here's when it will happen

India Today  

The Department of Government Efficiency, created by US President-elect Donald Trump to dismantle federal bureaucracy, has an expiration date, and co-leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are committed to meeting the deadline. Since taking charge of DOGE, Musk has targeted key government agencies by proposing to “delete” them. Last week, Musk tweeted, “Delete CFPB,” referring to the Consumer Financial Protection …

Bernie Sanders admits 'Musk is right' to shrink federal government
3 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders admits 'Musk is right' to shrink federal government

Daily Mail  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk received unexpected support for his plans to shrink the federal government - from Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders. The Vermont senator, who twice came in second place for the Democratic nomination for president, praised Musk's plans to reign in defense spending, saying: 'Elon Musk is right.' But Sanders is not the first Democrat who has expressed support …

Bernie Sanders turns heads with support for Donald Trump's DOGE, ‘Elon Musk is right’
3 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders turns heads with support for Donald Trump's DOGE, ‘Elon Musk is right’

Hindustan Times  

Bernie Sanders recently expressed his support for Donald Trump’s planned new Department of Government Efficiency. The lefty senator even admitted that “Elon Musk is right.” Bernie Sanders turns heads with support for Donald Trump's DOGE “The Pentagon, with a budget of $886 billion, just failed its 7th audit in a row. The general public supports @DOGE holding government accountable to …

"Elon Musk is right": Sanders agrees with DOGE head on cutting Pentagon spending
3 weeks, 1 day ago

"Elon Musk is right": Sanders agrees with DOGE head on cutting Pentagon spending

Salon  

Politics can create strange bedfellows, and they don't come much stranger than the United States' most prominent democratic socialist and the world's richest man. Elon Musk has been appointed as the head of the quasi-governmental Department of Government Efficiency for the upcoming term of President-elect Donald Trump. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders agreed with Elon Musk's hypothetical slash-and-burn approach to government …

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's incoming government efficiency chief Elon Musk will meet Republican lawmakers next week to begin discussions about the tech billionaire's new commission tasked with cutting billions of dollars in federal spending. Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, said in a post on X he was looking forward to hosting Musk next Thursday, along with his …

Musk’s DOGE plans rely on White House budget office. Conflicts await.
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Musk’s DOGE plans rely on White House budget office. Conflicts await.

Live Mint  

Elon Musk’s influence over federal spending will flow through a White House budget office that helps develop regulations that affect his business empire. Musk and Ramaswamy have said the organization will work closely with the White House Office of Management and Budget, which analyzes federal spending and guides implementation of regulations. Musk and Ramaswamy encouraged Trump to reappoint as OMB …

'Pure lunacy': Dem says Musk's DOGE is in 'kids playground' — and Senate will ignore them
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Pure lunacy': Dem says Musk's DOGE is in 'kids playground' — and Senate will ignore them

Raw Story  

A former Democratic lawmaker took tech billionaire Elon Musk to task on Wednesday while calling into question how much authority he will actually wield in Washington once he assumes his new quasi-government role. CNN contributor Bakari Sellers, a former South Carolina state representative, made the comments during an appearance on CNN, where he also gave props to Donald Trump’s incoming …

'Daunting reality': Elon Musk's government-slashing plan could hit brick wall
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Daunting reality': Elon Musk's government-slashing plan could hit brick wall

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been tapped by Donald Trump to run a government-wide task force to cut spending and personnel, known as the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, after an internet meme. "Any effort to slash the federal government and its 2.3 million civilian workers will likely face resistance in Congress, lawsuits from activist groups and delays mandated …

'Disgusting': Ex-GOP rep shreds Elon Musk's 'dangerous' attack on civil service
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Disgusting': Ex-GOP rep shreds Elon Musk's 'dangerous' attack on civil service

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Joe Walsh slammed tech billionaire and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk for publicly naming examples of government employees he will target for elimination. "Shame on anyone who doesn’t have a problem with the wealthiest man on the planet publicly sharing the individual names of government employees he wants fired," wrote Walsh, who went from being a Tea Party …

DOGE: How far could Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy go to cut federal regulations?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

DOGE: How far could Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy go to cut federal regulations?

CNN  

CNN — Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy intend to lean on two recent Supreme Court rulings that they argue will make it easier to tear up a multitude of federal regulations. “These recent Supreme Court rulings won’t make their life easier in reducing the stock of existing regulations,” said James Broughel, senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a free-market …

Maye Musk describes Elon-Trump friendship as 'toddlers on a playdate', reveals how their bromance could end
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maye Musk describes Elon-Trump friendship as 'toddlers on a playdate', reveals how their bromance could end

Hindustan Times  

As Elon Musk and Donald Trump's friendship has become ‘the Talk of the town’ following the latter’s massive victory in the 2024 US election, the billionaire's mother, Maye Musk, has weighed in on the duo's bonhomie. Elon Musk and his mother Maye Musk, who assisted Trump in regaining the White House, now seeks to reform the federal system as he …

Elon Musk has a warning for Donald Trump administration: ‘America is speeding towards...’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk has a warning for Donald Trump administration: ‘America is speeding towards...’

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk has issued a stark warning about the US economy, claiming the country is heading towards “bankruptcy” due to widening deficits between government spending and revenue. According to the post, the US government's revenue comes from sources like individual income tax, payroll tax, corporate income tax, customs duties, sales and excise tax, and others. In another post on …

Even one-time Trump critics are lining up to work with DOGE
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Even one-time Trump critics are lining up to work with DOGE

Politico  

Many of those Republicans have previously pushed to cut spending, making DOGE an opportunity to bear hug one of Trump’s first big initiatives and also advance their own long-held goals. Greene said in a statement that her subcommittee will “work hand in hand with President Trump, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and the entire DOGE team.” House Oversight Chair James Comer …

Elon Musk Can't Believe He's Heading The Bizarre Task Force He Made Up With Trump
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk Can't Believe He's Heading The Bizarre Task Force He Made Up With Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Elon Musk says he “still can’t believe” that his “Department of Government Efficiency” that President-elect Donald Trump tapped him to lead earlier this month “is real.” The billionaire Tesla CEO was appointed by Trump to head the newly created department, also known as DOGE, in the politician’s second administration alongside biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. In a post …

Elon, Inc: The DOGE Team of MAGA Billionaires Takes Shape
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon, Inc: The DOGE Team of MAGA Billionaires Takes Shape

Bloomberg  

Elon, Inc: The DOGE Team of MAGA Billionaires Takes Shape Elon, Inc The DOGE Team of MAGA Billionaires Takes Shape Arrow Right 36:02 There have been a lot of raised eyebrows over Elon Musk’s “DOGE”, short for Trump 2.0’s “Department of Government Efficiency.” It’s Donald Trump’s project for Musk: he’s assigned his wealthiest donor the task of cutting government spending …

Elon Musk mocks own government efficiency department with ‘I can’t believe DOGE is real’ post with laughing emojis
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk mocks own government efficiency department with ‘I can’t believe DOGE is real’ post with laughing emojis

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has shared his own disbelief that the government …

What do Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to do with DOGE?
4 weeks ago

What do Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to do with DOGE?

Al Jazeera  

Musk wants to slash US government spending by a third, and Ramaswamy wants to cut 75% of the federal workforce. For months, Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has been pushing for a department to slash United States government spending. On November 12, President-elect Donald Trump made his wish come true and announced that Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur …

Experts: DOGE scheme doomed because of Musk and Ramaswamy's "meme-level understanding" of spending
1 month ago

Experts: DOGE scheme doomed because of Musk and Ramaswamy's "meme-level understanding" of spending

Salon  

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the billionaires President-elect Donald Trump picked to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency, have made their aspirations of slashing government spending clear, promising to bring a "chainsaw" to federal bureaucracy and costs. "For anything the federal government is spending, there's going to be an appropriation," Reich told Salon in a phone interview. In their …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘budget cuts’ could spark constitutional clash in Trump presidency: Report
1 month ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘budget cuts’ could spark constitutional clash in Trump presidency: Report

Live Mint  

When Elon Musk first proposed a new initiative to reduce the size of government, Donald Trump didn’t seem to take it seriously. His eventual name for the idea But now that Trump has won the election, Musk's fantasy is becoming reality, with the potential to spark a constitutional clash over the balance of power in Washington, reported AP, citing Elon …

Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term
1 month ago

Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When Elon Musk first suggested a new effort to cut the size of government, Donald Trump didn’t seem to take it seriously. Now is the moment for decisive action.” Trump has already suggested taking such a big step, saying last year that he would “use the president’s long-recognized impoundment power to squeeze the bloated federal bureaucracy for massive …

Musk outlines plans for mass cuts as Trump 'efficiency' czar
1 month ago

Musk outlines plans for mass cuts as Trump 'efficiency' czar

Raw Story  

Elon Musk outlined plans Wednesday for his new role as "efficiency" czar -- signaling an assault on federal spending and staffing that would be backed by President-elect Donald Trump's executive powers and a conservative Supreme Court. We will serve as outside volunteers, not federal officials or employees," Musk and Ramaswamy wrote in their most detailed remarks since Trump named them …

Musk and Ramaswamy are banking on the Supreme Court letting Trump unilaterally slash spending
1 month ago

Musk and Ramaswamy are banking on the Supreme Court letting Trump unilaterally slash spending

Salon  

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two billionaires appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to oversee the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, say they will rely on recent Supreme Court rulings to justify unilaterally cut down federal agencies and wipe away existing regulations. In 2022, the court found that federal agencies cannot address "major questions" with broad economic or social impact without …

'This town needs a purge': Republican uses graphic description to praise Musk's 'DOGE'
1 month ago

'This town needs a purge': Republican uses graphic description to praise Musk's 'DOGE'

Raw Story  

Rep. Eric Burlison used some colorful language during a House committee meeting Tuesday to indicate his excitement for tech billionaire Elon Musk's new advisory role in Donald Trump's White House. DOGE, which takes its name from a popular internet meme, is not a federal department, but rather an informal task force set up for Musk and fellow Trump loyalist Vivek …

Vivek Ramaswamy on DOGE plan: Elon Musk and I will take chainsaw to bureaucracy
1 month, 1 week ago

Vivek Ramaswamy on DOGE plan: Elon Musk and I will take chainsaw to bureaucracy

India Today  

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy vowed to overhaul American bureaucracy alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk under their newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, declaring their intent to “take a chainsaw” to inefficiency in Washington. "Elon Musk and I are in a position to start the mass deportations of millions of unelected federal bureaucrats out of the D.C. bureaucracy," he told attendees …

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