Trump says Musk shouldn’t get war plans
WASHINGTON — 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…
Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution
WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the Constitution and blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department…
Column: Nothing efficient about Musk and Trump’s toxic lack of empathy
I don’t know how Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly got my phone number, but a text from him landed the other day with a thud.“Elon…
Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring impact of DOGE cuts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that government spending could be separated from gross domestic product reports, in response to questions about…
DOGE access to U.S. intelligence secrets poses a national security threat, Democrats say
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers from Elon Musk about whether staffers at his Department of Government Efficiency have shared national security secrets over insecure communication…
Judge clears way for Trump administration to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the job
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday cleared the way for the Trump administration to pull thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development staffers off the job.U.S.…
USAID staff turned away from offices even after court suspends leave order
WASHINGTON — Officials and federal officers turned away scores of U.S. Agency for International Development staffers who showed up for work Monday at its Washington headquarters, after…
How Trump’s vow to punish South Africa reflects Musk criticism of homeland
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — President Trump said he will cut all funding to South Africa in a move that reflects Elon Musk’s repeated and false claims…
Sources: Musk’s group gets access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
WASHINGTON — The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Trump’s billionaire advisor and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social…
Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will advise White House on government efficiency
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” —…