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The Terrible Trump Idea That Should Have Stayed in Vegas

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Elon Musk says saving taxpayer money requires 'competence' and 'caring'

President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk sat for a joint interview on Fox News Tuesday.

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President Trump and Elon Musk defend federal government downsizing

In a joint interview with Fox News, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk defended efforts to downsize the federal government.

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Conservatives Unite Against Bureaucratic Overreach in Politics

A Battle for America's Future** In an era where overreach and inefficiency in government are at the forefront of public discourse, impactful voices are

by: Newsweek

MAGA and Medicaid: Which States Have Highest Percentage of Beneficiaries?

Louisiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Arkansas were among 7 states with more than 25 percent of their population on Medicaid.

by: Newsday

Trump and Musk say they like working together and will keep it at. Will it last?

At times, Trump sat back as Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity heaped praise on Musk in an attempt to counteract a Democratic narrative that he's a callous and unelected force out to destroy the government and upend civil society through sweeping cuts being imposed by the Department of Government Efficiency.

by: CNN

Trump delivers another blow to Ukraine and a new boost to Putin

And Trump's attack on Zelensky, who was hailed as a hero in the United States for resisting Russia's Blitzkrieg on Kyiv early in the war, was a graphic sign of how the new American administration has reversed Washington's stance of supporting the victim of the invasion and is now rewarding the aggressor.

by: MoneyWeek

What is the Spring Forecast - and will Rachel Reeves announce any new policies?

The Treasury has said chancellor Rachel Reeves is committed to one fiscal event each year. Could a challenging economic backdrop force her to reassess this stance when she delivers the Spring Forecast on 26 March?

by: Politico

Silicon Valley workers learn to worry about their politics

SAN FRANCISCO — For years, as the social-media and startup world exploded, the tech industry was known for the outspokenness of its employees — largely liberal-skewing young technologists on the West Coast, who pushed their companies hard to build policies that then became models for a new kind of American workplace.

by: MassLive

Could the government send out $5K DOGE checks? Here's what to know

A CEO is proposing a DOGE dividend, where tax refund checks funded exclusively with portions of the savings from the Department of Government Efficiency are sent to tax payers.

by: Forbes

Trump Adds Support For DOGE Dividend Checks; Here's Why He Might Do It

At a speech in Miami on Wednesday, Trump said his administration is considering a plan to give a DOGE Dividend to taxpayers.

by: MSN

Trump says federal government should 'take over' D.C., backing Republican push

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threw his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation's capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control.

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New Trump order takes aim at autonomy of independent agencies

White House seeks sway over FCC, FEC, FTC and some Fed operations. Politics professor Sarah Binder says it "grabs power from Congress."

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Sen. Patty Murray says reported firings are a 'betrayal' to public workers, veterans

Murray said Wednesday she was frightened about what could come next in the new administration's attempts to slash the federal workforce.

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Australian news and politics live: Westpac to move 190 Australian jobs offshore to the Philippines

After reporting bumper profits and saying the company was in good shape, one of Australia's Big Four banks has confirmed it is sending Australian jobs offshore.

by: MSN

Trump to meet pharma leaders as they seek drug policy changes

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet on Thursday with chief executives from major drugmakers, a White House official confirmed to Reuters on Wednesday, as the industry tries to win government support for drug pricing and insurance changes.

by: Newsweek

DOGE Reveals Social Security Administration Cuts

The unofficial government department has so far identified savings of just over $232 million with regards to the SSA alone.

by: CNN

Trump rails against Ukrainian president while government overhaul takes shape in US

President Donald Trump is forging ahead with his federal government overhaul as his administration's changes face multiple legal challenges. Follow here for the latest.

by: CNN

What to know about Trump's executive order and 'unprecedented' power grab within the government

President Donald Trump's executive order grasping far greater control over independent federal agencies embraces a constitutionally questionable theory that presidents dating back to Ronald Reagan have considered - and ultimately rejected.

by: MSN

Majority Of Voters Believe U.S. System Of Checks And Balances Is Failing, Quinnipiac Poll Finds

A new national poll by Quinnipiac University reveals widespread dissatisfaction with the functioning of the U.S. government's system of checks and balances, with a majority of voters expressing concerns about its effectiveness.

by: CNN

Trump signs executive order aimed at expanding IVF access and reducing costs

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to develop policy recommendations to expand access to and affordability of in vitro fertilization.

by: MSN

Trump floats using DOGE savings to pay Americans, pay down debt

President Trump on Wednesday said his administration is considering using some of the money saved from Elon Musk and his team slashing government spending to pay down the federal debt and potentially cut checks to Americans.

by: CNN

Defense officials fear impending Pentagon firings could break law and hurt military readiness

Some defense officials responsible for drafting lists of civilian Pentagon employees to be terminated as soon as this week are raising concerns with their superiors that the summary firings could break the law and potentially harm US military readiness,

by: MSN

6 Trump Cabinet picks you probably haven't heard of and why you should know them

Over the past few weeks, plenty of media attention has been focused on the confirmation processes of some of President Trump's most controversial cabinet nominees. His choice for Secretary of Defense,

by: MSN

Flattery, abandoned astronauts and a 'male body part': Key points from Trump and Musk's interview with Fox News

Key points from Trump and Musk's interview with Fox News - The president and his powerful aide faced some weird and awkward moments in the softball sit-down

by: MSN

Judge questions New York City Mayor Adams over government's request to drop his criminal case

New York City Mayor Eric Adams told a federal judge Wednesday that he is innocent and doesn't fear corruption charges could be refiled if a Justice Department request to dismiss them is granted. Judge Dale E.

by: MSN

Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday ordered a halt to congestion pricing tolls in New York City, which thin traffic and fund mass transit by making people pay to drive into some parts of Manhattan.

by: MSN

Civil rights groups ask court to overturn Donald Trump's anti-diversity, transgender orders

The National Urban League, National Fair Housing Alliance and AIDS Foundation of Chicago said Trump's orders posed an 'existential threat' to services

by: MSN

Republican lawmaker seeks US judge's impeachment over ruling against Trump

A Republican ally of Donald Trump has moved to impeach a federal judge who blocked a team set up by the president and spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk from accessing U.S. Treasury Department systems responsible for trillions of dollars in payments.

by: MSN

Two more staffers quit John Fetterman's office as the senator carves his own lane with Trump

Two of Sen. John Fetterman's longest-serving staff members are leaving his team as the senator takes a more open approach to President Donald Trump.

by: MSN

Trump's U.S. Labor secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer moves out of key Senate panel

President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Labor secretary advanced out of a key Senate committee on the way to a likely confirmation after last week's vote was postponed due to snow.

by: MSN

Are taxpayers getting a refund check from DOGE? Musk says he'll check with Trump

Elon Musk — defacto leader of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency — is now weighing whether American taxpayers should get $5,000 refund checks following extensive cuts in federal spending.

by: MSN

SBF's $1B forfeited assets include private jets, political donations: Court

A court document from a US District Court shows the extent of Sam "SBF" Bankman-Fried's accumulated property forfeited: roughly $1 billion in assets, including two private jets, many political donations,

by: MSN

Trump and Musk's fire 1,000 National Park Service layoffs, jeopardizing park operations

The Trump administration has reportedly dismissed about 1,000 National Park Service employees who perform a range of roles, including park maintenance and visitor education, as part of a broader initi

by: MSN

DOGE caught in a controversy, $38.4B of its saved money is missing

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How Elon Musk and DOGE's temporary win from Judge Chutkan could turn into a loss

Elon Musk and the "Department of Government Efficiency" won a court ruling on Tuesday that might not leave them celebrating for long.

by: MSN

Denmark announces plans to bolster its defense spending and raise it above 3% of GDP

Denmark announces plans to bolster its defense spending and raise it above 3% of GDP - The Danish government has announced plans to bolster its military by setting up a 50 billion-kroner ($7 billion)

by: MSN

Department of Education contract cuts spur 'chaos and confusion'

Most of the cuts happened to the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), which focuses on research and how schools can operate and teach kids better.

by: MSN

Germany's new government will face foreign policy challenges

The new German government will have to shift its foreign policies: away from the US and towards its own defense.

by: MSN

US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt slams Democrats' hypocrisy over D.O.G.E

by: MSN

Trump Administration Accidentally Fires And Tries To Rehire Agents Working On Bird Flu Responses

Over the weekend, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) accidentally fired several employees who were working on the federal government's response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak. The USDA are now backpaddling in order to rehire these workers at a time when bird flu is ravaging the US poultry population and contributing to the rise in egg prices

by: MSN

Federal government moving ahead with high-speed rail: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is moving ahead with a high-speed rail network between Quebec City and Toronto.

by: MSN

'We're All Paying for It': Kash Patel Called Out Elon Musk for Getting Rich Off Taxpayers

Kash Patel is set to become the latest of President Donald Trump's unfit and unqualified loyalists confirmed for a leadership role in Washington, with Senate Republicans ready and willing to install the QAnon promoter and 2020 election denier as the next director of the FBI.

by: MSN

Trump said in an interview with Elon Musk that he wouldn't touch Medicaid. Hours later he endorsed a GOP plan that could slash the program.

Donald Trump said he would "love and cherish" Medicaid. He's endorsed a House GOP proposal that would likely gut the program.
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'Dream job' gone former Iowa USDA worker says after Trump administration mass firings

Iowans are among the federal workers that President Donald Trump's administration has fired from agencies including those in agriculture and veterans' health.

by: MSN

RSF clears the air on its presence in Kenya: "We are not here to establish a government"

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have issued a formal response regarding their presence and activities in Kenya, saying their being in Nairobi is purely for peace talk

by: MSN

Now Trump Wants the Federal Government to Take Over D.C.

Trump trashed Washington D.C.'s crime and homelessness on Wednesday night while calling for the District of Columbia to be put under the federal government's control. "I think that we should govern the District of Columbia,

by: MSN

Republicans are pursuing separate paths to get Trump's priorities through Congress

Senate Majority Leader John Thune teed up a vote this week on a budget plan that sets the stage for a massive boost in defense and border security spending, and leaves a looming tax cut fight for later this year.

The Terrible Trump Idea That Should Have Stayed in Vegas

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The article from Slate discusses former President Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate taxes on tips, a policy he announced during a campaign event in Las Vegas. This proposal aims to appeal to service industry workers, particularly those in hospitality and gaming sectors, by directly addressing their financial concerns. Critics argue that this move is a strategic play to garner support from unionized workers in Nevada, a key swing state, despite Trump's historically anti-union stance. The policy has sparked a debate about its economic implications, with some seeing it as a populist measure to win votes rather than a sound fiscal policy. Additionally, the article highlights the skepticism from labor unions and economic analysts who question the feasibility and fairness of such a tax exemption, pointing out potential revenue losses for the government and the selective benefit to only one segment of the workforce.

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