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‘Money does not whisper – it shouts’: how Trump 2.0 ushered in a brutish new era of power dressing

In the president’s second term, it’s out with the quiet decorum of the Bidens and in with loud American bling. What do the big hair, vulgar slogans and expensive logos promise for the future?

The Guardian - UK

The seven techies barely out of college helping Musk to slash billions from federal government

Recent college grads with no apparent government experience are tearing into Congress-approved programs, and may now have access to confidential information about hundreds of millions of Americans

The Independent UK

Democrats and protesters rally outside treasury department to protest Elon Musk’s access to sensitive information – as it happened

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What is USAid and why does Trump dislike it so much?

The US agency distributes tens of billions of dollars’ worth of aid every year and is a key tool to promote soft power around the world

The Guardian - AU

Marco Rubio Takes Over USAID: How It Spent Millions on Foreign LGBTQ Programmes

Elon Musk, with Trump's backing, moves to shut down USAID, freezing billions in foreign aid and sparking controversy over taxpayer spending on LGBTQ initiatives.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS's Direct File program

The Independent UK

Federal Unions Sue Treasury Department Over Elon Musk's Access

Federal unions sue Treasury Dept. over Elon Musk associates' access to payment system, citing privacy violations and legal prohibitions.

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Musk's US Government 'Takeover' Sounds Alarm Bells

Elon Musk has begun swinging his wrecking ball at the US government, with concerns growing over the unprecedented power that President Donald Trump has handed to the world's richest man.

International Business Times

Democratic activists call on party to fight Trump takeover

ANALYSIS: Analysis: Democratic activists have been annoyed with lawmakers’ lack of action against Donald Trump, says Eric Garcia. Now, they’re starting to step up

The Independent UK

Could Elon Musk Be Paying Your Social Security Check?

Musk has had access the US Treasury payment system, which handles Social Security payments. Will your check be on time? Will your data be safe?

Kiplinger

Ontario pauses threat to rip up $100m contract with Elon Musk's Starlink after Trump concession on Canada tariff

Trump has agreed to postpone tariffs on Canada

The Independent UK

Trump advisers weigh actions to dismantle education department – report

Officials are discussing executive order as part of efforts by Musk’s Doge team to seize control of federal spending

The Guardian - US

Progressive Democrats accuse Trump and Musk of ‘a plutocratic coup’

Lawmakers point to shutting of USAid and accessing federal payment system as markings of ‘constitutional crisis’

The Guardian - US

Democratic Senators 'Pull the Fire Alarm' on Elon Musk's Involvement in Trump Council: 'Most Corrupt Administration in Our History' "

Democratic Senators have issued warnings about the Department of Government Efficiency, headed by billionaire Elon Musk, after employees of the department attempted to access confidential computer systems at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

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Protestors Plan for Week-Long Anti-Elon Musk Protests to Warn Others of His 'Illegal Decisions': 'Stop the Coup'

Protesters gathered outside the OPM, vowing to continue demonstrating through the week in opposition to what they described as an attempted "coup" by Elon Musk.

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene demands hearings with leaders of PBS and NPR to address their 'biased' coverage

Greene complained that NPR refused to cover the Hunter Biden laptop story

The Independent UK

What is USAID? The government agency Elon Musk said needs to 'die’

The agency targeted by Elon Musk has a long history of helping people in need around the world

Latin Times

Democratic Senator Puts Blanket Hold On Trump Nominees At State Department Over USAID Shutdown

"Dismantling USAID is illegal and makes us less safe," said Brian Schatz. He added that any such decision has to be done through a law

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Tesla Needs You To Use Full Self-Driving So Badly It's Offering Insurance Discounts

Tesla has bet the farm on its efforts to turn the absolutely-not-self-driving "Full Self-Driving" software suite into a real, marketable autonomous system. Investors have largely bought this narrative, and seem to agree with CEO Elon Musk that Tesla is no longer a car company. It's an AI company, he says.

The Independent UK

Why Musk's access to the Treasury payment system is so dangerous

Critics sound the alarm after Musk and DOGE allies ‘given access’ to internal Treasury payment system

International Business Times

Hundreds Of US Government Sites Go Offline

Hundreds of US government websites were offline on Monday, an AFP review showed, including that of the humanitarian agency USAID which President Donald Trump's administration is shutting down.

The Conversation

Musk’s inauguration salute is not the only apparent fascist signal from Trump’s administration

Once again, a presidential administration headed by Donald Trump is in the spotlight over allegations of hidden fascist sympathies. This time, it’s precipitated by what one observer called a “stiff-armed salute” that presidential supporter and adviser Elon Musk did twice during inauguration festivities.

The Independent UK

Democratic lawmakers blocked from USAID offices as they protest Elon Musk efforts to dismantle it

Lawmakers call efforts to shut down the aid agency ‘offensive bulls***’

Latin Times

Trump's District Attorney Pens Open Letter to Elon Musk Promising to Protect DOGE Staff 'No Matter What'

District Attorney Ed Martin penned a public letter to Musk on Monday, vowing to shield DOGE employees from threats and legal repercussions, "no matter what."

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Trump Administration Implements Significant Changes To USAID

USAID faces changes under Trump administration, impacting global aid programs and sparking debates over funding and policy control.

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