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Elon Musk can only advise Trump and communicate the president’s directives, a White House official said.
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Trump said he would make ‘wonderful trade deals’ for India and the United States while Modi talked of a ’mega partnership’ between the two nations.
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The claim comes amid reports that the Department of Government Efficiency is auditing the agency.
ESG and DEI Are Down But Not Out, Analysts Say
Some analysts say that support for the progressive ideologies was never deeply rooted among many corporate executives.
Sinaloa Cartel Leader Captured in Mexico, Faces Extradition to US
Humberto ‘El Viejón’ Rivera was arrested after Mexico pledged to ramp up its effort against cross-border drug trafficking.
Jack Smith and Other Former DOJ Officials Criticize Recent DOJ Actions
The open letter to ‘career federal prosecutors’ follows the resignation of multiple federal attorneys in recent days.
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Auditing Fort Knox gold reserves is “several decades overdue,” says a sound money advocacy group executive.
Lawsuit Targets DOGE’s Access at the IRS
Trump and Elon Musk have said that the Department of Government Efficiency is working to root out fraud, waste, and abuse inside the federal government.
Zelenskyy Postpones Trip to Saudi Arabia
The scheduled trip was unrelated to the Feb. 18 meeting between top U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia.
USDA Chief Says Using Food Stamps to Buy Sugary Drinks Could Be Banned
‘Are we OK with us using their tax dollars to feed really bad food and sugary drinks to children?’ Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins asked.
Vocal Instructors Say Shen Yun a Marvelous Performance Bringing Much Needed Joy and Goodness
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Ukrainian Strike on Pipeline Could Disrupt Global Flow of Crude Oil
Operated by Transneft, the pipeline runs from the Kazakh shore of the Caspian Sea through Russia before being sold into the global market.
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The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
Homeland Security Ad Campaign Warns Illegal Immigrants to Self-Deport
Open borders have allowed drugs and violent criminals to flood the country, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.
European Stock Index Hits All-Time High Amid Expectations of Higher Military Budgets
More military spending can lead to the European defense industry entering a ‘golden era,’ an investment expert said.
Judge Orders Government Officials, Eric Adams to Appear in Court as They Seek Dismissal of Charges
A judge responded for the first time since the federal government asked for the case against the New York City mayor to be dismissed.
Europeans Reaffirm Support for Ukraine as US–Russia Talks Begin
The leaders of many of the continent’s biggest players met at a hurriedly organized summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday.
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