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Washington Post refuses to run ‘Fire Elon Musk’ ad: ‘Who’s running this country: Donald Trump or Elon Musk,’ reads the advert, which was intended for Tuesday’s ...
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Washington Post refuses to run ‘Fire Elon Musk’ ad
Country Singer Dumps Tesla After Due to Elon Musk Distaste: A country singer has decided to get rid of her Tesla because she's not a fan of Elon Musk.
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Country Singer Dumps Tesla After Due to Elon Musk Distaste
Quick Glance: Country Singer Ends Tesla Relationship Over Musk Dislike
  • Sheryl Crow has decided to part ways with her Tesla due to her dislike for Elon Musk.

  • In an Instagram post, Crow emphasized the importance of values and bid farewell to the vehicle.

  • She plans to donate the proceeds to NPR to support the pursuit of truth.

  • No details have been provided about what vehicle Crow will choose next.
DOGE seeks access to IRS system with sensitive taxpayer data: The system enables certain IRS staff "to have instantaneous visual access to certain taxpayer ...
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DOGE seeks access to IRS system with sensitive taxpayer data
Quick Glance: DOGE Pursues Access to IRS's Sensitive Taxpayer Data
  • Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to the IRS's sensitive taxpayer data system.

  • Software engineer Gavin Kliger is expected to work as an adviser at the IRS for at least 120 days.

  • The proposed agreement would grant DOGE extensive access to critical tax data that is legally protected.

  • Democratic senators express concerns over potential misuse of taxpayer data by DOGE personnel.
Kid Rock Touts 'Liberal, Gay or Black' Members in His 'Diverse' Band: The musician said on Friday that his band is "diverse," not because of DEI efforts but ...
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Kid Rock Touts 'Liberal, Gay or Black' Members in His 'Diverse' Band
Trump offers key concessions to Putin ahead of Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia
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Trump offers key concessions to Putin ahead of Ukraine peace talks in ...
Trump DOJ's order to drop Eric Adams case sparks mass resignations: Six senior Justice Department officials, including Manhattan's top federal prosecutor ...
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Trump DOJ's order to drop Eric Adams case sparks mass resignations
Quick Glance: Justice Department Chaos Following Adams Case Resignations
  • The Justice Department is in disarray as career prosecutors resigned instead of dropping the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.

  • The formal motion to dismiss the charges resulted in the largest mass resignation at the agency in recent history.

  • At least seven experienced prosecutors, including the acting U.S. attorney, stepped down due to concerns over the legality of the directive.

  • Adams, facing corruption charges, maintains his innocence and has pledged cooperation with the Trump administration, raising legal and ethical issues.
Trump attends the Daytona 500 and says the spirit of NASCAR will 'fuel America’s Golden Age'
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Trump attends the Daytona 500 and says the spirit of NASCAR will 'fuel ...
Quick Glance: Trump at Daytona 500: A Unifying Celebration
  • Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500, calling it a unifying event that will fuel America's Golden Age.

  • In a message, Trump highlighted the shared passion for speed and the thrill of racing that unites people from all walks of life.

  • Having previously attended in 2020, Trump served as Grand Marshal and signaled the drivers to start their engines.

  • A NASCAR driver noted that having a president present on such a significant day brings increased attention to the event.
How Popular Is Elon Musk's DOGE? Very, According to Focus Group: Out of the 11 people from Arizona who participated in the focus group held by Engagious and Sago ...
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How Popular Is Elon Musk's DOGE? Very, According to Focus Group
Tesla Owners Ditching Cars in Protest Over Elon Musk: Many people plan to sell due to Musk's political actions, while prospective buyers say the CEO has deterred ...
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Tesla Owners Ditching Cars in Protest Over Elon Musk
Quick Glance: Tesla Sales Decline: Musk's Influence Uncertain
  • Tesla experienced a historic drop in sales, with a 1% global decline last year.

  • Loyalty among Tesla buyers in blue states decreased, resulting in a 1 percentage point loss in market share.

  • A survey indicates that 32% of US buyers would not consider Tesla, marking an increase from previous years.

  • Tesla faces multiple challenges, including rising competition and political controversies surrounding CEO Elon Musk.
US energy department says less than 50 purged from nuclear security office: U.S. President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk purged less than 50 workers ...
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US energy department says less than 50 purged from nuclear security office
Quick Glance: Fewer than 50 Staff Purged from Nuclear Agency
  • The U.S. Energy Department reported that fewer than 50 workers were purged from the National Nuclear Security Administration after previously announcing 325 layoffs that were later rescinded.

  • This confusion distracted employees from critical national security tasks, as they were uncertain about their employment status.

  • Democratic lawmakers condemned the layoffs as 'shocking' and raised concerns about the potential impact on national and global security.

  • The NNSA will continue to fulfill its responsibilities for national security protection and non-proliferation efforts.
Fact-checking Trump and Musk's claims that they are cutting government 'fraud and abuse'
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Fact-checking Trump and Musk's claims that they are cutting ...
Rubio, Netanyahu praise Trump idea to expel Palestinians from Gaza: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in ...
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Rubio, Netanyahu praise Trump idea to expel Palestinians from Gaza
Quick Glance: Netanyahu backs Trump’s plan for Palestinian relocation
  • Benjamin Netanyahu indicated he is moving forward with Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza.

  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio supports Israel's war objectives in Gaza, emphasizing the need to eradicate Hamas.

  • Netanyahu plans discussions on the second phase of the ceasefire, with Israel's security cabinet set to meet on Monday.

  • Egypt and other Arab nations oppose mass displacement and seek to restore Palestinian self-governance instead.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Shares Classified U.S. Intel With Entire World: Elon Musk’s minions posted classified data on their website for anyone to see.
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Shares Classified U.S. Intel With Entire World
U.S. and Ukraine could still secure minerals deal that is 'positive' for both sides, officials say
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U.S. and Ukraine could still secure minerals deal that is 'positive' for ...
US President Donald Trump’s aid freeze could result in millions more AIDS deaths: UN
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US President Donald Trump’s aid freeze could result in millions more AIDS ...
Quick Glance: Trump's Aid Freeze Threatens Millions of AIDS Lives
  • President Trump's decision to suspend US overseas funding may lead to millions of additional AIDS deaths, warns UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima.

  • The United States is the largest provider of official development assistance, primarily through USAID.

  • The 90-day halt of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) could increase AIDS deaths to 6.3 million within five years.

  • Byanyima calls for comprehensive debt restructuring as many African nations struggle with high debts that hinder health expenditure.
Trump suggests no laws violated if he ‘saves’ country: President Trump said over the weekend his work to “save” the country gives him legal leeway ...
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Trump suggests no laws violated if he ‘saves’ country
Quick Glance: Trump Claims He’s Above the Law to Save America
  • The president made a troubling statement, often linked to a French emperor, as US legal experts warn of a looming constitutional crisis.

  • Trump asserted that those who save their country do not break the law, sharing this on X, with Musk amplifying the message.

  • Legal scholars criticized Trump's claims as showing contempt for constitutional principles, warning that he is inciting a constitutional crisis.

  • Responses from former officials and lawmakers condemned Trump's assertions, while his ongoing legal challenges highlight the tension between his stance and the law.
Donald Trump says U.S. will sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to India: Trump offers fighter jets to India, strengthening trade ties with Modi despite U.S ...
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Donald Trump says U.S. will sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to India
Quick Glance: Modi and Musk Discuss Technology and Space Cooperation
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Elon Musk in Washington to discuss topics including space, mobility, and technology.

  • The discussions also covered opportunities to enhance cooperation in emerging technologies and good governance.

  • A key focus was on SpaceX's Starlink entry into the Indian market, which faces regulatory challenges.

  • Musk's role in the U.S. government raises political controversies, particularly regarding potential conflicts of interest.
Four senior aides to New York mayor Adams to resign, media report: Four deputies to New York Mayor Eric Adams plan resign in the coming days in a withdrawal of ...
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Four senior aides to New York mayor Adams to resign, media report
Quick Glance: Four Deputy Mayors of New York City Plan Resignations
  • Four deputy mayors plan to resign, withdrawing support from Mayor Eric Adams after the Justice Department requested to drop charges against him.

  • This situation has already triggered mass resignations within the Justice Department as officials refuse to comply with the dismissal.

  • City Comptroller Brad Lander has urged Adams to create a contingency plan for the leadership vacuum created by the resignations, threatening removal proceedings.

  • Adams continues to resist calls to resign, facing increasing pressure since being indicted last year.
New York Congresswoman Introduces Bill To Make Trump's Birthday A Federal Holiday
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New York Congresswoman Introduces Bill To Make Trump's Birthday A Federal ...
Bolton: Trump has effectively surrendered to Putin in Ukraine negotiations | CNN Politics
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Bolton: Trump has effectively surrendered to Putin in Ukraine negotiations ...
Google Maps Is Deleting Negative 'Gulf Of America' Reviews: Google Maps deleted 1-star reviews of the renamed body of water and has turned off the ability to ...
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Google Maps Is Deleting Negative 'Gulf Of America' Reviews
Quick Glance: Trump Excludes AP Over Gulf Name Dispute
  • President Trump has barred the Associated Press (AP) from the White House and Air Force One for refusing to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.

  • This action has been labeled as censorship and a violation of the First Amendment rights related to free speech and press.

  • The AP described the ban as discriminatory and punitive for its reporting, while the administration insisted on adherence to the new geographic designations.

  • The AP will continue to cover White House events, but access restrictions highlight the escalating tensions between the government and the media.
'No kings on Presidents Day' rings out from protests against Trump and Musk: Protesters against President Donald Trump and his policies organized demonstrations ...
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'No kings on Presidents Day' rings out from protests against Trump and ...
Mike Pence emerges as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge Trump 2.0: An unlikely figure has emerged as one of the few Republican voices willing to ...
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Mike Pence emerges as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge ...
Thousands Gather on Presidents’ Day to Call Trump a Tyrant: Protesters opposing broad swaths of President Trump’s agenda took the streets across the country ...
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Thousands Gather on Presidents’ Day to Call Trump a Tyrant
Trump's Daytona Appearance Sparks Anger From Critics Amid US Floods: The president flew in to attend the NASCAR race as deadly flooding hit the southeast over ...
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Trump's Daytona Appearance Sparks Anger From Critics Amid US Floods
Quick Glance: Trump Attends Daytona 500: A Symbol of Unity
  • Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500, calling it a unifying event that ignites the spirit of America.

  • He stated that the race brings together people from various backgrounds who share a passion for speed and excitement.

  • Having previously attended in 2020, Trump praised the bravery of NASCAR drivers and the sport's patriotic values.

  • A NASCAR driver noted that having a president present on such a significant day adds special meaning and draws more attention to the race.
Trump touts 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports: Trump said he'd also announce "reciprocal tariffs" later this week.
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Trump touts 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
Quick Glance: Trump Threatens Major Tariffs on Canadian Automobiles
  • U.S. President Donald Trump is considering tariffs on Canadian-made cars ranging from 50 to 100 percent.

  • He claims Canada has 'stolen' the U.S. auto industry and threatens significant tariffs if a trade deal isn't reached.

  • Such tariffs could disrupt the integrated North American auto sector, leading to production halts and job losses.

  • Experts warn that these tariffs would harm U.S. automakers while benefiting foreign competitors.
Anyone Can Hack Elon Musk’s DOGE Website, Coders Say: A prank message is still up on the site.
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Anyone Can Hack Elon Musk’s DOGE Website, Coders Say
Trump takes laps on Daytona 500 speedway in The Beast: President Trump took laps on the Daytona 500 speedway in his motorcade nicknamed “The Beast ...
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Trump takes laps on Daytona 500 speedway in The Beast
Trump fires FAA air traffic control staff, just weeks after DC crash: The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration ...
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Trump fires FAA air traffic control staff, just weeks after DC crash
Quick Glance: Trump Fires FAA Staff Following Deadly Plane Crash
  • The Trump administration has initiated the termination of several hundred FAA employees during a busy travel weekend, weeks after a fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • The dismissed employees, involved in maintenance for radar and navigational aids, received late-night notifications of their firing without cause, amid existing staffing shortages at the FAA.

  • The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is assessing the impact of these terminations on aviation safety and the national airspace system.

  • One dismissed employee suggested that his firing was politically motivated due to his criticism of Tesla and Twitter, indicating possible underlying political influences.
Trump Pulls MAGA Stunt on Daytona 500 Speedway: “They’re gonna be going quite quickly, I understand,” President Donald Trump told Fox Sports ...
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Trump Pulls MAGA Stunt on Daytona 500 Speedway
Donald Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden: President delivers payback for having his own privileges pulled by predecessor over January 6 riots
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Donald Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden
Commentary: Trump’s Big Screw will affect us all, Rep. Soto writes: Our democracy is in serious jeopardy, the congressman writes, and Donald Trump’s severe cuts ...
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Commentary: Trump’s Big Screw will affect us all, Rep. Soto writes
Republican Introduces Bill To Rename Greenland ‘Red, White And Blueland’: Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) has pioneered a new kind of symbolic legislation to flatter ...
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Republican Introduces Bill To Rename Greenland ‘Red, White And Blueland’
Quick Glance: Republican Proposes Renaming Greenland to Flatter Trump
  • Rep. Buddy Carter introduced a bill that would authorize President Trump to purchase Greenland and rename it 'Red, White and Blueland.'

  • Carter views the acquisition as a national security priority, although the bill is unlikely to become law.

  • The proposal is part of a trend of symbolic legislation aimed at praising Trump, while Republicans struggle to unify around a major domestic policy agenda.

  • Discussions on tax cuts and budget deficits indicate ongoing divisions within the party.
Most Americans trust Trump to handle immigration, poll finds. What about other issues?
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Most Americans trust Trump to handle immigration, poll finds ...
Trump thinks he's above the law. Republicans will ignore it until it's too late. | Opinion
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Trump thinks he's above the law. Republicans will ignore it until it's too ...
Quick Glance: Trump Administration Seeks SCOTUS Approval to Terminate Whistleblower Head
  • The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court to allow the dismissal of the head of the whistleblower protection agency.

  • This request follows a court order temporarily reinstating Hampton Dellinger, hindering the administration's objectives.

  • Dellinger claims he can only be removed for job performance issues, which were not cited in his dismissal email.

  • The administration fears that upholding this order could undermine presidential authority and encourage further legal challenges.
Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Joins Growing DOGE Team Under Elon Musk: Joe Gebbia is the latest tech guru to join Elon Musk's growing team of staffers within DOGE ...
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Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Joins Growing DOGE Team Under Elon Musk
Quick Glance: Joe Gebbia Joins Elon Musk's DOGE Team
  • Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, has joined Elon Musk's DOGE team focused on cost-cutting.

  • His background in disruptive business models will assist Musk in identifying and reducing inefficient federal expenditures.

  • DOGE has already proposed significant budget cuts, including the dissolution of agencies like USAID.

  • With Gebbia's addition to DOGE, further budget reviews and increased private-sector collaboration are anticipated.
Starmer: I am ready and willing to put British troops in Ukraine: PM’s announcement puts pressure on European leaders to do the same at summit in Paris
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Starmer: I am ready and willing to put British troops in Ukraine
New data shows Australians hold intense dislike for Elon Musk: New data shows Australians are making it clear they want answers to their economic malaise and ...
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New data shows Australians hold intense dislike for Elon Musk
Protesters decry erasure of transgender references from Stonewall monument website
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Protesters decry erasure of transgender references from Stonewall monument ...
Quick Glance: Park Service Removes Transgender References from Stonewall Page
  • The National Park Service website has eliminated all mentions of transgender individuals regarding the Stonewall Uprising.

  • The acronym was changed from 'LGBTQ+' to 'LGB' or 'LGBQ', and the term 'queer' has also been removed.

  • The decision to erase the word 'transgender' is viewed as a deliberate attempt to marginalize the community and erase its history.

  • Activists and organizations fighting for transgender rights criticize these changes and emphasize the important contributions of transgender individuals to the LGBTQ movement.
Revealed: Trump's confidential plan to put Ukraine in a stranglehold: Panic in Kyiv as US president demands higher share of GDP than Germany’s First World War ...
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Revealed: Trump's confidential plan to put Ukraine in a stranglehold
Quick Glance: Zelensky Dismisses US Demand for Ukraine's Minerals
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected a proposal from the Trump administration that required Ukraine to cede half of its mineral resources in exchange for U.S. support.

  • The deal sought a 50 percent stake in Ukraine's mineral resources, including graphite, lithium, and uranium, yet lacked security guarantees for Ukraine.

  • U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz suggested that the American public deserved reimbursement for their investments in the war, complicating Zelensky's decision.

  • Negotiations surrounding resource access and U.S. support are ongoing, highlighting the growing divide between Kyiv and Washington.
Zelenskyy calls for 'European army' as EU leaders bristle at Trump's stance on Ukraine
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Zelenskyy calls for 'European army' as EU leaders bristle at ...
JOHN BOLTON: Trump has basically surrendered to Putin before Ukraine peace negotiations have even begun. Show more
It's time for Mitch McConnell to retire. It's Trump's America now. | Opinion: This week, Sen. McConnell voted against two more of President Trump's qualified ...
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It's time for Mitch McConnell to retire. It's Trump's America now ...
These Mass. residents voted for Trump. Several say, ‘So far, so good.’ - The Boston Globe
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These Mass. residents voted for Trump. Several say, ‘So far, so good ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed by Senate as Trump's health secretary: Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, a polio survivor, voted against Kennedy.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed by Senate as Trump's health secretary
Quick Glance: Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary
  • The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services with a vote of 52-48.

  • Kennedy will oversee key health agencies with a trillion-dollar budget and face scrutiny over his past vaccine skepticism.

  • Concerns were raised regarding his promotion of health misinformation and views on abortion during the confirmation process.

  • Despite opposition from Democrats, several Republicans supported his nomination, leading to his confirmation.
The US health department fired employees Saturday across some of its biggest agencies including Medicare, Medicaid and the FDA
www.bloomberg.com: The Department of Health and Human Services laid off employees Saturday evening across some of its biggest agencies — the Centers for Medicare ...
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This Is the Way to Stop Elon Musk: Senate Democrats have the power to block federal contracts to Tesla and SpaceX. It’s the path to pushing Musk out of politics.
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This Is the Way to Stop Elon Musk
Trump suggests no laws are broken if he’s ‘saving his country’: The quote, posted to Trump's social media, is a variation of one sometimes attributed to Napoleon ...
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Trump suggests no laws are broken if he’s ‘saving his country’
Was Donald Trump Booed at the Super Bowl? What To Know: While the president was largely cheered on Sunday, there have been suggestions there was also a ...
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Was Donald Trump Booed at the Super Bowl? What To Know
Elon Musk Raises Alarm Over Social Security: The Social Security Administration has come under the scrutiny of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
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Elon Musk Raises Alarm Over Social Security
Quick Glance: Musk's Claims on Social Security Fraud Debunked
  • Elon Musk claims to have uncovered massive fraud in the Social Security Administration, alleging that 150-year-olds are receiving benefits.

  • Experts suggest this is likely a result of outdated coding quirks rather than actual fraud.

  • Musk shared misleading database figures indicating over 10 million individuals over 120 years old receiving benefits, surpassing the US population.

  • His assertions regarding Social Security corruption appear to misrepresent the data, and no responses have been received from relevant authorities.
Anti-Trump crowd marches across downtown Portland bridges: A Presidents Day protest drew hundreds to downtown Portland as police scrambled to contain the crowd.
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Anti-Trump crowd marches across downtown Portland bridges
Tesla drops 6% after BYD partners with DeepSeek, Musk adds to DOGE distractions with OpenAI bid
cnbc.com/2025/02/11/tesla-drops-7percent-on-self-driving-competition-musk-openai-distractions.html
Tesla drops 6% after BYD partners with DeepSeek, Musk adds to DOGE ...
Quick Glance: Tesla's Aggressive Lawsuits Against Customers in China
  • Tesla has filed multiple lawsuits in China against dissatisfied customers and critical media, winning all cases, including one against Zhang Yazhou, who complained about brake failures in her vehicle.

  • The company employs aggressive legal strategies to silence critics, leveraging support from the Communist Party in the process.

  • Despite these courtroom victories, the chances for consumers to win cases against Tesla remain extremely low, as the majority of lawsuits against the company end in defeat.

  • Zhang and other customers have argued that Tesla aims to create a chilling effect on society to suppress negative comments about its cars.
Protests are set to take place on Presidents Day. Here's why: Protests against the Trump administration's actions are planned for Presidents Day ...
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Protests are set to take place on Presidents Day. Here's why
‘We need to respond’: Macron calls 'emergency summit' as Trump snubs Europe, Kyiv in Russia-Ukraine talks
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‘We need to respond’: Macron calls 'emergency summit' as Trump ...
Explainer: Are Trump's mass firings of federal workers legal?: President Donald Trump has moved to dramatically shrink the size of the federal workforce and mass ...
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Explainer: Are Trump's mass firings of federal workers legal?
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Pressured: CDC Staff Laid Off
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as head of the Health Department shortly after the Trump administration laid off half of the Epidemic Intelligence Service.

  • The layoffs affected over 1,200 employees and severely hindered the nation's ability to respond to emerging diseases.

  • Kennedy stated that public health employees had nothing to fear under his leadership while promoting a plan to address obesity and food regulation.

  • The layoffs and resulting uncertainties within the health agency raise concerns about the future safety of public health in the U.S.
MAGA Melts Down Over Tom Hanks Playing Racist Trump Fan on SNL50: Conservatives lashed out online at the appearance of Hanks’ recurring Trump-loving character.
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MAGA Melts Down Over Tom Hanks Playing Racist Trump Fan on SNL50
Vance attack on Europe overshadows Ukraine talks at security conference
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Vance attack on Europe overshadows Ukraine talks at security conference
Ukraine rejects Trump administration request for half its mineral wealth: The offer and Ukraine’s consideration of it rippled through European diplomatic circles ...
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Ukraine rejects Trump administration request for half its mineral wealth
Donald Trump's Daytona 500 Spectacle Fuels Accusations Of Double Standards: Critics tore into the stunt as another hypocrisy.
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Donald Trump's Daytona 500 Spectacle Fuels Accusations Of Double Standards
Jack Nicholson, 87, Makes First Public Appearance in Almost Two Years: The last time the iconic actor was seen in public was at a sporting event in 2023.
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Jack Nicholson, 87, Makes First Public Appearance in Almost Two Years
Elon Musk Finds DOGE’s Next Target: Gold Reserves at Fort Knox: The billionaire repeatedly suggested—without proof—that the gold reserves had disappeared.
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Elon Musk Finds DOGE’s Next Target: Gold Reserves at Fort Knox
Afrikaner groups in South Africa decline Trump’s resettlement plan: President Donald Trump offered refugee status and resettlement in the United States to ...
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Afrikaner groups in South Africa decline Trump’s resettlement plan
Quick Glance: Afrikaner Groups Reject Trump's Resettlement Proposal
  • Afrikaner groups in South Africa have declined Trump's resettlement offer, asserting their commitment to remain in the country.

  • Trump's executive order halting aid to South Africa was issued in response to alleged human rights violations against white citizens.

  • The South African government refuted claims of violence against white farmers, highlighting the ongoing economic privileges of the white minority.

  • Critics of the new land expropriation law contend that it unfairly targets white landowners while addressing historical injustices.
Exclusive: Trump’s foreign aid freeze stops anti-fentanyl work in Mexico: US anti-narcotics programs in Mexico are currently halted due to the funding freeze.
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Exclusive: Trump’s foreign aid freeze stops anti-fentanyl work in Mexico
Quick Glance: Trump's Aid Freeze Disrupts Anti-Fentanyl Efforts in Mexico
  • President Trump has frozen foreign aid programs that combat fentanyl trafficking in Mexico.

  • The INL's initiatives aimed at dismantling the fentanyl supply chain are currently halted.

  • Experts warn this stoppage undermines the U.S. ability to address a growing crisis.

  • Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Mexico while considering military action against drug cartels.
Protesters participate in 'Not My Presidents Day' events nationwide - UPI.com
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Will Mexico Sue Google Over ‘Gulf Of America’? Country’s President Moves Forward With Legal Threat Over Google Maps Change
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Will Mexico Sue Google Over ‘Gulf Of America’? Country’s President Moves ...
Quick Glance: Mexico Awaits Google's Response on Gulf Name Change
  • Mexico is awaiting a response from Google regarding the full restoration of the Gulf of Mexico name on Google Maps before proceeding with a lawsuit.

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Google is using the name Gulf of America to maintain consistent mapping policies.

  • Mexico contends that the renaming violates its sovereignty, as only about 46% of the Gulf falls under U.S. jurisdiction.

  • In addition to potential legal action, Sheinbaum announced high-level discussions with the U.S. on trade and security to promote long-term collaboration.
South Africa says silence from US on bid for talks, China pledges support: South Africa's foreign minister Ronald Lamola said on Monday that the United States ...
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South Africa says silence from US on bid for talks, China pledges support
Quick Glance: South Africa Seeks US Dialogue Amid Chinese Support
  • South Africa's Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola stated that the United States has not responded to requests regarding Trump's aid cuts, while China has pledged support.

  • The US cut financial assistance due to disapproval of South Africa's land reform policy and a genocide case against Israel.

  • South Africa is organizing bilateral meetings to gain support from various countries, including China, and emphasizes that the G20 agenda will remain unchanged despite US objections.

  • Lamola reiterated that the land reform policy and the genocide case against Israel are non-negotiable, while the country continues to seek dialogue with the US.
With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals: U.S. President Donald Trump’s early actions in office have in many cases expanded upon proposals ...
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With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Woods says PGA Tour-LIV Golf negotiations in a 'very positive place': Tiger Woods said on Sunday that talks toward a deal that would resolve the fissure in golf ...
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Woods says PGA Tour-LIV Golf negotiations in a 'very positive place'
Trump Moves to Fire Staff Overseeing Nuclear Weapons Then Backtracks—Report: The Department of Energy employs approximately 14,000 workers and oversees 95 ...
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Trump Moves to Fire Staff Overseeing Nuclear Weapons Then ...