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.
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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.”
Trump Officials Mark Hundreds of Federal Properties for Potential Sale
Eliminating “underutilized” federal office space has become a fixation for Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency operation.
Top Democrats Accuse Trump and Musk of Imperiling National Security
The senior Democrats on the Senate and House national security panels, who typically moderate their public statements given their positions, issued a scathing statement before the president’s speech.
Here’s How Democrats Are Protesting Trump’s Speech to Congress
Many Democrats are taking guests who they say have been hurt by Elon Musk’s gutting of the federal bureaucracy. Several others will skip the speech and host counterprogramming, such as live fact-checking.
7 Tesla Charging Stations Torched Near Boston
The fires, which the police said were intentionally set, are the latest in a series of attacks against Elon Musk’s company.
Trump Administration Pushes to Slash I.R.S. Work Force in Half
Losing half of its employees would severely strap the I.R.S., meaning Americans may have to wait longer to receive tax refunds.
In One Swing District, Guarded Optimism After Trump’s First Six Weeks
With President Trump set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, many voters in Arizona’s divided First Congressional District remain hopeful for his new term, even amid partisan rancor.