In Musk, an unprecedented blend of political and financial power
President Trump credits Elon Musk with leading efforts to disrupt, shrink, and overhaul the federal bureacuracy. Mr. Musk has major
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Simon Montlake
13:20
Farmers cast their votes for Trump. Now Musk’s cuts are hitting them.
Many voters don’t object to the Trump administration shuttering agencies in Washington, but political winds may shift if local communities
Simon Montlake
21:21
Trump is attacking DEI in government and beyond. What will be the impact?
President Trump sees diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as discriminatory and counterproductive. But his tactics to end them are drawing
Simon Montlake
21:21
Elon Musk and his DOGE: Fixing government or dismantling the Constitution?
Trump efficiency czar Elon Musk is taking drastic steps to tame bloated government. Critics say the Constitution is being shredded
Simon Montlake
08:19
‘People are scared’: As ICE raids begin in Chicago, residents are wary
Americans strongly support deporting criminals, and many favor targeting other unauthorized immigrants, while wanting paths to legal status for law-abiding
Simon Montlake
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Elon Musk aims his digital megaphone at Europe. Why?
Elon Musk’s efforts to influence European politics raise questions about the degree to which he speaks for himself or President-elect
Simon Montlake
02:20
Why Indian Americans are shifting right – and poised to serve in top Trump roles
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominations of Indian Americans to high-profile roles underscores a rightward shift among this voting group...
Simon Montlake
03:20
Electing a speaker is first test for GOP with razor-thin control of House
The narrow Republican majority in Congress makes reelecting House Speaker Mike Johnson harder – and reveals fissures within the GOP. ...
Simon Montlake
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Nomination of RFK Jr. reflects a broader shake-up in the politics of health
The pandemic turned many people against public health experts – creating the opening that has resulted in Robert F. Kennedy
Simon Montlake
19:20
Will Elon Musk disrupt government, enrich himself by it, or both?
The richest person in the world is taking aim at the federal bureaucracy, looking to cut waste and reduce regulations.
