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George Washington, a real estate investor and successful entrepreneur, knew the difference between running a business and running the government

During his three presidential campaigns, Donald Trump promised to run the federal government as though it were a business. True to his word, upon retaking office, Trump put tech billionaire Elon Musk at the head of a new group in the executive branch called the Department of Government Efficiency.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025

Fired Government Watchdog Issues Dire Warning Trump is Removing All Checks to His Administration's Power

Hampton Dellinger, the former head of the Office of Special Counsel, said Donald Trump's decision to fire all independent watchdog agencies and offices has no precedent in over 40 years

Latin Times · Mar 10, 2025

The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate

As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies and executive orders that the president says are all aimed at “Making America Great Again.” This takes on different forms, including Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency quickly laying off thousands of workers at various federal…

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025

Trump declines to rule out US recession as tariffs spook investors

US president says economy is in a “period of transition” amid uncertainty over his trade policies.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2025

Trump administration briefing: President downplays market volatility; US placed on civic decline watchlist

US president ducks question on whether he thinks the US will face a recession; watchdog fears US seeing a rapid decline in civic freedoms – key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025

Energy Industry Meets After Trump Tears Up US Green Agenda

Top energy industry figures converge on Houston this week for their biggest gathering since Donald Trump returned to the White House to champion fossil fuels and undo Joe Biden's climate legacy.

International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025

US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms

Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia

The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2025

At Mass Rally, Mexico President Says Confident Trump Tariffs Resolved

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum told cheering crowds Sunday that she is confident that her country has headed off the threat of US tariffs for now.

International Business Times · Mar 9, 2025

Walz doesn't think Harris was ever ahead

The Minnesota governor and former vice presidential candidate said Dems ran as if they were in the lead

Salon · Mar 9, 2025

José Andrés pleads with Trump to release Michigan man seized by ICE while dropping off autistic son

Administration has removed over 50,000 migrants since January

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2025