Musk to loom large at Trump's first cabinet meeting
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1 month ago

Musk to loom large at Trump's first cabinet meeting

Raw Story  

U.S. President Donald Trump holds his first cabinet meeting Wednesday, joined by billionaire adviser Elon Musk, who is in charge of radically downsizing the US government and wields more power than anyone else in Trump's inner circle. His presence at the formal White House meeting alongside Trump's actual department heads follows signs of growing tension within the government over his dominance. Trump downplayed this shortly before the meeting, posting on his social media platform: "ALL CABINET MEMBERS ARE EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH ELON." While classified as a mere "special government employee" and "senior adviser to the president," the South African-born tycoon is seen more often at Trump's side than Vice President JD Vance or even First Lady Melania Trump.

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Elon Musk's 'special status' revealed in fascinating detail from Cabinet meeting
2 days, 12 hours ago

Elon Musk's 'special status' revealed in fascinating detail from Cabinet meeting

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk's special status in Donald Trump's inner circle was starkly defined at the president's latest cabinet meeting. Elon Musk's table place setting at a cabinet meeting on Monday had only his name - unlike others around him who also had their titles Surrounded by department heads like Marco Rubio, Robert F Kennedy, and Pete Hegseth, he stood out for …

Reporter Round Table: Money, Power and the Musk Effect
55 years, 2 months ago

Reporter Round Table: Money, Power and the Musk Effect

New York Times  

“He’s losing – what? And what is he – what does he get out of this whole thing?” “I think he’s been consistently very driven by relevance.” and he is more relevant than ever. I mean, 10 years ago, when I was graduating college, we considered inviting Elon Musk.” “Is that a little age —” “Yeah.” “Are you doing an …

Why Donald Trump said war plans can't be 'shared' with Elon Musk
5 days, 14 hours ago

Why Donald Trump said war plans can't be 'shared' with Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

Hinting that Elon Musk's role in the US government will have limits, President Donald Trump on Friday said war plans should not be shared with his adviser and closest ally, Elon Musk, because of his business interests in rival countries. US President Donald Trump talks to the media next to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Elon Musk, one of the world's …

Trump's latest Elon Musk move shows 'just how weak' the President is: Dem lawmaker
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5 days, 17 hours ago

Trump's latest Elon Musk move shows 'just how weak' the President is: Dem lawmaker

Raw Story  

Rep. Steve Horsford on Friday heaped scorn on President Donald Trump for reportedly allowing Elon Musk to receive a briefing on top-secret war plans. Appearing on CNN, Horsford addressed the rage being expressed by Democratic voters at town hall meetings across the United States, and he pointed out that there was particular anger directed toward Musk and his efforts to …

Elon Musk and Donald Trump Have Chosen Chaos
5 days, 19 hours ago

Elon Musk and Donald Trump Have Chosen Chaos

Wired  

Two months into the second Trump administration, the United States is in pure chaos mode. There aren’t many Harvard Business School case studies, though, that suggest maximum instability is the path to success. Allies have considered sharing less intelligence with their US counterparts, given the Trump administration’s increasingly cozy relationship with Vladimir Putin. International politics is a relationship business; Donald …

Trump denies that Musk is being given access to top secret plan for potential war with China
5 days, 21 hours ago

Trump denies that Musk is being given access to top secret plan for potential war with China

Firstpost  

A U.S. official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the briefing for Musk would be attended by senior U.S. military officials in the Pentagon and would be an overview on a number of different topics, including China Elon Musk listens to US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., US, on February …

Musk to receive top-secret briefing on US war plans for China
6 days, 1 hour ago

Musk to receive top-secret briefing on US war plans for China

Live Mint  

Elon Musk will receive a briefing Friday on the U.S. military’s top-secret war plans for China, according to two U.S. officials, giving the wealthy businessman and presidential adviser insight into one of the Pentagon’s most closely guarded operational blueprints. Musk will be briefed on how U.S. forces would fight in a potential China war, including maritime tactics and targeting plans, …

Trump acknowledges concerns over Musk’s business interests, says he shouldn’t get war plans
6 days, 7 hours ago

Trump acknowledges concerns over Musk’s business interests, says he shouldn’t get war plans

LA Times  

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, shown last week, met with Elon Musk on Friday at the Pentagon. President Trump said Friday that war plans should not be shared with his advisor Elon Musk because of his business interests, a rare suggestion that the billionaire entrepreneur’s expansive role in the administration will face limits. Trump made the comments during an Oval Office …

'A lot of headaches for Trump': Ex-GOP lawmaker says Republicans are fed up with Elon Musk
1 week, 3 days ago

'A lot of headaches for Trump': Ex-GOP lawmaker says Republicans are fed up with Elon Musk

Raw Story  

Elon Musk is causing "headaches" for Donald Trump as Republican lawmakers start to sour on the richest man in the world, according to a former GOP lawmaker. Former Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo appeared on MSNBC over the weekend, and was asked about Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. "It's obvious at this point that Elon Musk and this …

Musk meets with head of National Security Agency to ensure it is aligned with Trump, spy agency says
1 week, 5 days ago

Musk meets with head of National Security Agency to ensure it is aligned with Trump, spy agency says

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk met this week with the leader of the National Security Agency, suggesting the nation's spy services won't escape the billionaire's scrutiny as he looks to slash spending and personnel across the federal government. Musk meets with head of National Security Agency to ensure it is aligned with Trump, spy agency says Musk met Wednesday with Gen. …

The United States of Elon Musk Inc.
1 week, 6 days ago

The United States of Elon Musk Inc.

Wired  

Where do Elon Musk’s business interests end and Donald Trump’s political interests begin? Musk did, though, spend nearly $300 million on the 2024 US election cycle, with the vast majority of that directly in support of Trump’s presidential campaign. At a talk at Georgetown University’s Psaros Center on Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson named Trump and Musk as the two …

'A lot of damage control' at the White House after Musk blow-up: MSNBC's Lemire
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'A lot of damage control' at the White House after Musk blow-up: MSNBC's Lemire

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's White House is scrambling to put on a happy face and soothe hurt feelings after billionaire Elon Musk got in the faces of multiple Cabinet officials in a contentious meeting last week, the details of which spilled onto the pages of the New York Times. According to MSNBC "Morning Joe" co-host Jonathan Lemire, Trump as well as White …

Donald Trump denies report on Elon Musk-Marco Rubio clash, calls it ‘fake news’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Donald Trump denies report on Elon Musk-Marco Rubio clash, calls it ‘fake news’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday to dismiss reports of a heated exchange between Senator Marco Rubio and Elon Musk during a closed-door Cabinet meeting on Thursday. Trump, 78, strongly denied claims of tension, calling the reports “FAKE NEWS.” “ELON AND MARCO HAVE A GREAT RELATIONSHIP,” Trump wrote in his post. !” Reports of a heated …

SNL pokes fun at Elon Musk-Marco Rubio's White House clash as Trump tries to be peacemaker in skit; Netizens react
2 weeks, 3 days ago

SNL pokes fun at Elon Musk-Marco Rubio's White House clash as Trump tries to be peacemaker in skit; Netizens react

Hindustan Times  

Saturday Night Live poked fun at President Donald Trump's this week's cabinet meeting, where he purportedly told secretaries that they were in command of their departments, not Tesla CEO Elon Musk. SNL mocks Trump over Marco Rubio and Musk clash Rubio blasted Musk's “total access to our government” in the episode, pointing out that Trump had fired air traffic controllers …

Elon Musk Marco Rubio Clash Over Firings In Explosive Cabinet Meeting Donald Trump Reacts To Report
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk Marco Rubio Clash Over Firings In Explosive Cabinet Meeting Donald Trump Reacts To Report

ABP News  

US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports of a heated exchange between his senior advisor, billionaire Elon Musk, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a White House cabinet meeting after reports claimed a faceoff between both. Rubio reportedly responded that 1,500 officials had accepted early retirement, sarcastically asking whether he should rehire them just to fire them again for …

Elon Musk vs Marco Rubio: All about the showdown at Trump cabinet meet
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk vs Marco Rubio: All about the showdown at Trump cabinet meet

Hindustan Times  

Billionaire entrepreneur and head of the DOGE, Elon Musk and US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, got into a dispute over staff cuts during a cabinet meeting presided by President Donald Trump on Thursday, reported The New York Times. Elon Musk and Marco Rubio reportedly clashed during a cabinet meeting The issue came to a head when Donald Trump told …

Musk rips Rubio for 'not firing enough federal workers' at Trump Cabinet meeting: Report
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Musk rips Rubio for 'not firing enough federal workers' at Trump Cabinet meeting: Report

Firstpost  

The Tesla CEO, who is touted as a close adviser to the president, tore into Rubio and scolded him for “not firing much of the workforce” at the Department of State. As per the report, Musk went on to claim that the former senator is only “good for TV” but barely anything else Billionaire Elon Musk scolds Secretary of State …

'Believe it when I see it': Federal workers have 'zero optimism' Trump will rein in Musk
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Believe it when I see it': Federal workers have 'zero optimism' Trump will rein in Musk

Raw Story  

According to New York Times reporters Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk had a heated argument with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Thursday, March 6 meeting in the White House that President Donald Trump attended. But according to Politico reporters Holly Otterbein, Jordan Wolman, Marcia Brown, Nahal Toosi and Sophie Gardner, federal workers …

A single day of Trump and Musk's cost-cutting campaign remakes huge sections of US government
2 weeks, 5 days ago

A single day of Trump and Musk's cost-cutting campaign remakes huge sections of US government

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: A series of decisions revealed Friday provided a glimpse of the turmoil engulfing federal agencies since US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk launched their campaign of disruption, upending how government functions in ways big and small. The cascading developments are only a fraction of the upheaval that's taken place since Trump took office, but they still reshaped how …

Rubio, Musk engage in heated clash in Trump's presence at Cabinet meeting: Here's what happened next
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rubio, Musk engage in heated clash in Trump's presence at Cabinet meeting: Here's what happened next

India TV News  

Rubio, Musk engage in heated clash in Trump's presence at Cabinet meeting: Here's what happened next Elon Musk and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a heated conversation in the presence of US President Donald in a Cabinet meeting at the White House. The temperature in the Cabinet Room of the White House went up as US President …

White House showdown: Elon Musk and Marco Rubio's shouting match, Trump steps in
2 weeks, 5 days ago

White House showdown: Elon Musk and Marco Rubio's shouting match, Trump steps in

India Today  

A dramatic confrontation erupted during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and billionaire White House adviser Elon Musk clashed over the scope of staff reductions at the State Department. "You've fired nobody," Musk reportedly charged, adding that the only person he may have dismissed was a staffer from the Department of Government Efficiency, a …

'Keep all people you need': Trump tells his Cabinet Musk is an advisor, not in charge
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Keep all people you need': Trump tells his Cabinet Musk is an advisor, not in charge

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump laid down the goliath at the Cabinet meeting on Thursday when he said that DOGE supremo Elon Musk only have an advisory role and the final call about their departments will be taken by the respective secretaries At a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, US President Donald Trump set the record straight that his ministers are in …

In Cabinet meeting, Trump draws the Lakshman Rekha for Musk
2 weeks, 6 days ago

In Cabinet meeting, Trump draws the Lakshman Rekha for Musk

India Today  

Donald Trump has been sending a message to the world he is here to change it. In a high-stakes cabinet meeting on March 6, Trump made it clear: the heads of departments, and not the Elon Musk-headed Department of Government Efficiency, will take the final call on hirings and firings. But this latest meeting marked the first clear move by …

Trump says Musk should use 'scalpel' not 'hatchet' in govt cuts
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump says Musk should use 'scalpel' not 'hatchet' in govt cuts

Raw Story  

by Frankie TAGGART President Donald Trump responded Thursday to growing criticism over unprecedented cuts to the US government overseen by his billionaire advisor Elon Musk, saying they should be carefully targeted. But later, directly asked by reporters whether DOGE and Musk are moving too fast, Trump said: "No, I think they've done an amazing job." While Musk is not the …

Elon Musk’s PAC is running ads touting Trump’s accomplishments — and his
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk’s PAC is running ads touting Trump’s accomplishments — and his

Associated Press  

The political action committee that Elon Musk funded to the tune of more than $200 million on behalf of President Donald Trump launched a television America PAC began airing an ad nationally and in Washington, D.C., declaring that with former President Joe Biden’s departure, “our long national nightmare is finally over, and with Trump, “America is back.” The 60-second spot …

Trump tells Elon Musk he has no authority to fire government workers
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump tells Elon Musk he has no authority to fire government workers

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump has finally put his foot down when it comes to the firing of government employees. Politico reports that Trump convened a cabinet meeting on Thursday in which he told his cabinet secretaries that they, and not Musk, had final say over whether to terminate federal workers in their departments. "According to Trump’s new guidance, DOGE and its …

Elon Musk Meets With Capitol Hill Republicans Who Discuss Turning DOGE Cuts Into Law
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3 weeks ago

Elon Musk Meets With Capitol Hill Republicans Who Discuss Turning DOGE Cuts Into Law

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Billionaire Elon Musk arrived on Capitol Hill Tuesday and learned about something new — budget rescissions, an obscure legislative tool that could bring legal heft to his federal budget slashing effort and enshrine the cuts into law. Elon Musk departs the Capitol following a meeting with Senate Republicans, in Washington, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. via …

Trump says Cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, are in charge of agency cuts
3 weeks ago

Trump says Cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, are in charge of agency cuts

NPR  

Trump says Cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, are in charge of agency cuts toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images President Trump told his Cabinet members on Thursday that they are in charge of staff reductions, not Elon Musk, amid continuing questions over the billionaire adviser's role in a drastic reshaping of the federal government. Musk is the public face of the …

"Scalpel not hatchet": Trump clarifies to Cabinet that Musk can't fire employees
3 weeks ago

"Scalpel not hatchet": Trump clarifies to Cabinet that Musk can't fire employees

Salon  

President Donald Trump placed guardrails on Elon Musk's slapdash crusade against federal spending, clarifying to his administration that the DOGE head doesn't have the authority to fire staff. Sources told Politico that Musk agreed with Trump’s move to rein in his vaguely defined government oversight group and accepted that DOGE had made some mistakes. The clarification from the Trump administration …

Donald Trump thanks Elon Musk for contributions to DOGE Ministry, ‘He didn’t need this…’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Donald Trump thanks Elon Musk for contributions to DOGE Ministry, ‘He didn’t need this…’

Live Mint  

Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Elon Musk for his work in the Department of Government Efficiency Ministry. Earlier, Donald Trump praised Elon Musk for his leadership in streamlining federal operations to cut government costs. DOGE, led by Elon Musk and created by Donald Trump, aims to significantly reduce federal government costs by cutting spending and jobs. “That’s what democracy is …

Trump to address joint Congress session shortly: Tariff wars, Ukraine on agenda
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump to address joint Congress session shortly: Tariff wars, Ukraine on agenda

India Today  

US President Donald Trump will deliver his address to the joint session of Congress, his first after returning to the White House for a second term on January 20. The address assumes significance as it comes against the backdrop of Trump's aggressive moves, including imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico and withdrawing US military aid for war-torn Ukraine in his …

Elon Musk visits White House with son X after Mar-a-Lago meeting with Trump
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk visits White House with son X after Mar-a-Lago meeting with Trump

Hindustan Times  

Tesla CEO and Head of Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk and United States President Donald Trump reached the White House late on Sunday night. Elon Musk, right, his son X and his mother Maye Musk walk across the South Lawn of the White House after arriving with President Donald Trump on Marine One, Sunday, March 2, 2025 Elon Musk …

Column: Trump cheers Musk, but if disaster hits it will be president's problem
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Column: Trump cheers Musk, but if disaster hits it will be president's problem

LA Times  

Elon Musk holds a chainsaw given to him by Argentine President Javier Milei at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland this month. For the last six weeks, President Trump’s demolition man Elon Musk has rampaged across the federal bureaucracy — freezing payments, firing workers and disabling entire agencies. Musk tweeted last week that the FAA’s air control communications system …

Elon Musk’s 'Government Efficiency' Plan Is Creating Waste
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk’s 'Government Efficiency' Plan Is Creating Waste

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Elon Musk showed up in Washington in January on a promise to streamline the federal government and make it run more efficiently. '” - Mike Braden, union president and employee at the Bonneville Power Administration A mental health provider at the Department of Veterans Affairs said in the wake of the “Fork” proposal they’d had four impromptu …

The Trouble in MAGA Paradise Appears to Have Already Begun
55 years, 2 months ago

The Trouble in MAGA Paradise Appears to Have Already Begun

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Although the question had clearly been put to Musk, Trump talked right over him, saying “Elon, let the Cabinet speak just for a second.” For those who thought Trump would never be willing to share the spotlight with Musk, …

Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Being Aided by a Trumpworld Power Couple
55 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Being Aided by a Trumpworld Power Couple

Wired  

When President Donald Trump’s aides and advisers relay concerns about Elon Musk's takeover of the federal government, they're often given what's intended to be a reassuring answer: Don't worry, Stephen and Katie Miller will take care of it. As Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency task force dismantle key parts of the government and plan to cut the …

'Interesting': Former Trump staffer flags 'highly unusual' dynamic at cabinet meeting
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Interesting': Former Trump staffer flags 'highly unusual' dynamic at cabinet meeting

Raw Story  

One of Donald Trump's former staffers was struck by something "highly unusual" that developed during the president's first cabinet meeting in his second term. The president gathered his Senate-confirmed, top-ranking agency heads around a table, where they remained largely silent as Trump publicly challenged them to speak out against Elon Musk, who has been derisively described as his "co-president," and …

'Is anybody unhappy with Elon': Trump's question draws nervous laughter at Cabinet meeting over Musk's role
1 month ago

'Is anybody unhappy with Elon': Trump's question draws nervous laughter at Cabinet meeting over Musk's role

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting took an unusual turn when he posed a question about Doge chief Elon Musk, leaving the room in an awkward silence. “Is anybody unhappy with Elon?” Trump asked Elon Musk's Doge team has been charged by US President Donald Trump with cutting waste. US President Donald Trump held his first meeting with his …

Elon Musk and his ’humble tech support’ effort get star turn at Trump’s Cabinet meeting
1 month ago

Elon Musk and his ’humble tech support’ effort get star turn at Trump’s Cabinet meeting

The Hindu  

Elon Musk took a star turn at the first Cabinet meeting of President Donald Trump's new term, holding forth in a black “Make America Great Again” campaign hat on Wednesday about his role as “humble tech support” for the federal government — and laying out dire stakes if his cost-cutting efforts fail. “If we don’t do this, America will go …

Elon Musk Facing Death Threats? Trump Advisor Shares Taking 'Flak' Over US Federal Workforce Downsizing Role
1 month ago

Elon Musk Facing Death Threats? Trump Advisor Shares Taking 'Flak' Over US Federal Workforce Downsizing Role

ABP News  

Billionaire entrepreneur and Trump advisor Elon Musk has revealed that he is facing significant backlash, including death threats, following his role in downsizing the US Federal workforce. That would be roughly 15% of the $7 trillion budget.” Since President Donald Trump took office, roughly 100,000 civilian federal employees have been laid off or have accepted buyouts as part of broader …

Trump’s first Cabinet meeting became the Elon Musk show. Here’s why
1 month ago

Trump’s first Cabinet meeting became the Elon Musk show. Here’s why

Firstpost  

At the first Cabinet meeting, Donald Trump gave Elon Musk the star treatment by asking him to speak first. AP A month after coming back to power, US President Donald Trump held his first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday and like everything the US president has done so far, this too grabbed the public’s attention. The US president started by saying, …

Trump’s first Cabinet meeting became the Elon Musk show. Here’s why
1 month ago

Trump’s first Cabinet meeting became the Elon Musk show. Here’s why

Firstpost  

At the first Cabinet meeting, Donald Trump gave Elon Musk the star treatment by asking him to speak first. AP A month after coming back to power, US President Donald Trump held his first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday and like everything the US president has done so far, this too grabbed the public’s attention. The US president started by saying, …

Musk Gets Star Turn At Trump's Cabinet Meeting
1 month ago

Musk Gets Star Turn At Trump's Cabinet Meeting

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Elon Musk took a star turn at the first Cabinet meeting of President Donald Trump’s new term, holding forth in a black “Make America Great Again” campaign hat on Wednesday about his role as “humble tech support” for the federal government — and laying out dire stakes if his cost-cutting efforts fail. “If we don’t …

Anyone unhappy with Elon Musk? Trump defends Tesla boss who says he’s receiving death threats
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1 month ago

Anyone unhappy with Elon Musk? Trump defends Tesla boss who says he’s receiving death threats

Live Mint  

In a big display of his support to Elon Musk driving job cuts among federal workforce, US President Donald Trump asked in his Cabinet meeting if anyone was “unhappy” with the Tesla chief, adding that if anyone was, “throw them out of here,” prompting laughter among the Cabinet members. Donald Trump said, “Some disagree a little bit, but I will …

Elon Musk's DOGE to ‘No NATO’ for Ukraine: Key takeaways from Donald Trump's first cabinet meet
1 month ago

Elon Musk's DOGE to ‘No NATO’ for Ukraine: Key takeaways from Donald Trump's first cabinet meet

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his new term, with an unusual guest making an appearance at the table where majorly Senate confirmed officials are chaired. Trump also backed Musk's work report demand and told reporters, "Those million people that haven't responded to Elon, they are on the bubble. Trump's excitement over gold card Donald Trump …

Republicans wrestle with Elon Musk while Democrats call him a ‘d***’ — and worse
1 month ago

Republicans wrestle with Elon Musk while Democrats call him a ‘d***’ — and worse

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. open image in gallery Elon Musk sat in on a cabinet meeting with President …

Trump orders more layoffs as Musk pledges deeper cuts at first Cabinet meeting
1 month ago

Trump orders more layoffs as Musk pledges deeper cuts at first Cabinet meeting

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump’s administration directed federal agencies to prepare for more large-scale layoffs just after the first cabinet meeting, where DoGE chief Elon Musk pledged deeper spending cuts. Reuters File US President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday directed federal agencies to prepare for more large-scale layoffs. This comes just after Trump’s first cabinet meeting, where Department of Government Efficiency …

Trump backs Elon Musk's layoff push, orders more job cuts: We are sloppy
1 month ago

Trump backs Elon Musk's layoff push, orders more job cuts: We are sloppy

India Today  

US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday ordered federal agencies to undertake more large-scale layoffs of federal workers, as downsizing czar Elon Musk vowed at Trump's first cabinet meeting to pursue deeper spending cuts. A new administration memo instructed agencies to submit plans by March 13 for a "significant reduction" in staffing to a federal workforce already reeling from Musk's …

'Is anybody unhappy with Elon?': Trump's question about Musk's role sparks nervous laughter
1 month ago

'Is anybody unhappy with Elon?': Trump's question about Musk's role sparks nervous laughter

India Today  

During his first Cabinet meeting as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed his team, asking, "Is anybody unhappy with Elon?" Musk defends controversial federal worker directives As the meeting started, the Cabinet members sat quietly, listening closely as Elon Musk spoke. After massive backlash, Musk publicly criticized those who resisted and stated that some …

The king of his Cabinet: Trump’s display of White House power is an ominous sign for democracy
1 month ago

The king of his Cabinet: Trump’s display of White House power is an ominous sign for democracy

Salon  

A few minutes into Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, ubiquitous White House guest Elon Musk, stood up and said a few words. Earlier this week a federal judge ruled that the Associated Press couldn’t get a temporary restraining order after the company sued Trump for removing its reporters from the White House press pool. His Pet Pep Secretary …

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