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  • Wed, February 19, 2025

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Judge rejects request to block Elon Musk, DOGE from accessing government data

A federal judge has declined to grant a request for a temporary restraining order against Elon Musk and DOGE. State attorneys general argue his making government changes is unconstitutional.
  • Tue, February 18, 2025

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Judge won't place restraining order on Elon Musk and DOGE in state AG case

A federal judge has declined to grant a request for a temporary restraining order against Elon Musk and DOGE. State attorneys general argue his making government changes is unconstitutional.
  • Fri, February 14, 2025

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With USAID in limbo, employee safety fears and national security concerns grow

As the United States Agency for International Development remains in limbo, Scripps News has learned from agency sources and court filings about physical security concerns for USAID employees, as well as broader national security risks associated with halting and resuming the agency's work.
  • Fri, February 7, 2025

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Signage for USAID removed and covered at its DC headquarters

Workers removed signage for the United States Agency for International Development at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Friday. References to the agency outside of the building were also covered with black tape.
  • Wed, February 5, 2025

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CIA begins offering employees buyouts as Trump aims to shrink federal government

The CIA became the first national security agency to reportedly offer employees buyouts amid President Trump's plan to shrink the federal workforce.
  • Mon, February 3, 2025

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Marco Rubio says he is now acting director of USAID amid turmoil within agency

Marco Rubio says he is now acting director of USAID amid turmoil within the agency. The Trump administration appears intent on dismantling the agency.
  • Sat, February 1, 2025

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Trump officially imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Trump is declaring an economic emergency to put duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada.
  • Thu, January 30, 2025

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Trump suggests DEI could be to blame for fatal mid-air collision amid ongoing investigation

President Trump emphasized the need for "brilliant people" in air traffic positions while suggesting that DEI hiring practices might have been to blame for the deadly mid-air collision.
  • Sat, January 25, 2025

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Trump's dismissal of inspectors general raises concerns over accountability

President Trump fired multiple inspectors general without the required 30-day notice, prompting bipartisan concern about accountability and oversight in government.
  • Mon, January 20, 2025

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Trump signs orders to end remote work for government and set bureaucratic priorities

President Donald Trump signed a string of high-profile executive orders during a rally appearance Monday, beginning an immediate reshaping of government to fit the aims of his administration.

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Vivek Ramaswamy will not serve in new Department of Government Efficiency

Vivek Ramaswamy will not be part of President Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency. Shortly after winning the presidential election, Trump announced that Ramaswamy would lead the department with Tesla founder Elon Musk. Its goal is to reduce government spending and increase efficiency.
  • Wed, January 15, 2025

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Trump says he will create an 'External Revenue Service' agency to collect tariff income

President-elect Donald Trump says he will create an 'External Revenue Service' agency to collect tariff income.
  • Tue, December 17, 2024

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Trump will be tasked with navigating the future of AI

President-elect Donald Trump will be tasked with navigating the future of artificial intelligence. Here's what to know.

Judge rejects request to block Elon Musk, DOGE from accessing government data

A federal judge has declined to grant a request for a temporary restraining order against Elon Musk and DOGE. State attorneys general argue his making government changes is unconstitutional.
A Texas judge has declined to issue a temporary restraining order against Elon Musk and Dogecoin in a lawsuit filed by the state's Attorney General, Ken Paxton. The lawsuit accuses Musk of promoting Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency, in a manner that constitutes an illegal pyramid scheme. Despite the allegations, the judge found insufficient grounds to grant the restraining order at this stage. The case revolves around Musk's public endorsements of Dogecoin, including his tweets and appearances on shows like Saturday Night Live, which Paxton claims artificially inflated the cryptocurrency's value. The decision not to issue the restraining order means that Musk and Dogecoin can continue their activities without immediate legal restriction as the case progresses.

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