‘People Are Going Silent’: Fearing Retribution, Trump Critics Muzzle Themselves
People say they are intimidated by online attacks from the president, concerned about harm to their businesses or worried about the safety of their families.
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Who Paid for Trump’s Transition to Power? The Donors Are Still Unknown.
President Trump has not made good on a promise to disclose who contributed to his transition effort.
Republican Senators Question Musk on DOGE Cuts, Gently Insisting on Input
At a mostly friendly closed-door meeting, the billionaire carrying out President Trump’s bid to shrink the federal bureaucracy fielded queries about how senators could be more involved in the effort.
Elon Musk Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Tensions Over Federal Cuts
Elon Musk heads to Capitol Hill for a diplomatic mission.
Trump Administration Told to Reinstate Nearly 6,000 USDA Workers
The fired employees were on probationary status, swept up in the administration’s push to rapidly reduce the size of the federal work force in part by targeting those types of workers.
With Musk Targeting Social Security, Democrats See a Political Opportunity
Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.
Department of Government Efficiency Deletes a Claim and Resurrects an Error
DOGE removed any mention of a long-dead contract from its website, where the government-cutting team has repeatedly posted erroneous “receipts” inflating its success.
During Trump’s Rowdy Speech to Congress, the Quiet Moments Said the Most
President Trump’s comments on tariffs and Social Security sent something of a chill through the House chamber.
Tesla Sales Plunge in Germany, Reflecting Broader Slump in Europe
February numbers show the U.S. electric car maker is struggling to attract buyers in the region, as anger at Elon Musk’s politics intensifies.
6 Takeaways From Trump’s Address to Congress
In a lengthy speech, President Trump promoted his administration’s rapid early moves and reprised the themes of his campaign, vowing to crack down on illegal immigration and “wokeness.”