Elon Musk used to be a nerd loved by the public. But a MAGA turn has seen his favorability plummet In 2016, Elon Musk was beloved by the public. That isn’t the case today, a new poll found The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025
2 million government employees received an email with the same ominous subject line Elon Musk sent to Twitter staffers in 2022 Musk’s increased involvement with federal agencies has lowered morale and created a workplace energy of “fear” and “madness.” Fortune · Feb 5, 2025
Protests Across 50 States Against Trump Administration's Policies Demonstrators in Georgia protest Trump administration's threats to freedoms and human rights, emphasizing concerns about democracy and lack of political ex... Top News · Feb 5, 2025
Democratic Lawmakers Protest DOGE at 'Nobody Elected Elon' Rally Outside Treasury Department: 'Nazi Nepo Baby' Democratic lawmakers attended a "Nobody Elected Elon" rally to protest the Department of Government Efficiency's perceived influence in American affairs. Latin Times · Feb 5, 2025
Republicans block Musk subpoena The subpoena, proposed by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, was defeated by a 20-19 vote Salon · Feb 5, 2025
Doge v USAid: how Elon Musk helped his acolytes infiltrate world’s biggest aid agency Exclusive: Takeover of USAid agency by Doge operatives seen as pilot for large-scale overhaul of federal government The Guardian - US · Feb 5, 2025
US federal workers weigh Trump’s buyout offer: ‘We’re feeling petty as hell’ Some civil servants determined to ‘stick it out’ as president and Elon Musk push for mass resignations: ‘We’re not even sure what is being offered is legal’ The Guardian - US · Feb 5, 2025
Global aid in chaos as Trump proposes to slash funds and dismantle USAID Three weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency of the United States, the global aid sector is in disarray as Washington reviews its foreign aid policy to ensure it aligns with the America First agenda. Funds have been frozen or slashed while the USAID agency is being dismantled. Radio France Internationale · Feb 5, 2025
Democrats Move to Subpoena Elon Musk. Republicans Immediately Shut It Down 'Without Allowing Any Debate' Democratic lawmakers moved to subpoena Elon Musk following concerns over his perceived influence in government, however Republicans immediately shut it down. Latin Times · Feb 5, 2025
USAID Employees Worldwide Will Be Ordered to Stop Working Friday, Must Return to the US In a sweeping move to dismantle the USAID, the Trump administration has ordered nearly all employees worldwide to stop working by Friday and return to the US. Latin Times · Feb 5, 2025
The former head of the OPM condemns Trump buyout offer and says federal workers are being ‘tormented’ “In what other business does the head of the business denigrate and go to war with his own employees?” Fortune · Feb 5, 2025
House Oversight Democrats Fail To Subpoena Elon Musk House Oversight Democrats' attempt to subpoena Elon Musk thwarted by Republican committee control, highlighting power struggle. Top News · Feb 5, 2025
Rep. Turner Addresses Concerns Over Elon Musk's Government Role Ohio Rep. Mike Turner raises concerns about Elon Musk's role as a special government employee and emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency i... Top News · Feb 5, 2025
Tesla Sales Fall In Germany As Musk Backs Far Right Tesla sales plunged in Germany last month, official data showed Wednesday, after billionaire owner Elon Musk waded into the country's election campaign by vocally backing the far right. International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025 USAID workers scramble for answers after Trump pulls almost all of them off the job worldwide U.S. aid staffers worldwide are scrambling for answers and starting to pack up households or pull their children from school
Reason · Feb 5, 2025 Nico Perrino: What the Trump-Musk Alliance Means for Free Speech FIRE’s executive V.P. discusses the Biden administration's failures, Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s influence on free speech, and the most pressing First Amendment issues facing the U.S. today.
Latin Times · Feb 5, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene Alerts DOJ and FBI to Democratic Lawmakers Speech: 'Sounds Like a Call for Insurrection to Me' Republican Georgia representative Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared to accuse Democrats of stoking insurrection in a post on X in which she tagged the U.S. Justice Department and FBI.
The Guardian - US · Feb 5, 2025 Stephen Colbert on Trump’s first two weeks: ‘Like a chimp with a chainsaw’ Late-night hosts discussed the president’s tariff wars and the latest ways in which Elon Musk is causing trouble
Salon · Feb 5, 2025 Trump-Musk purge of CIA underway A CIA spokesperson said agents unwilling to go along with the administration's plans have been told to resign
The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2025 MSP sells Tesla and vows to 'never own another' over Elon Musk's links to fascism SCOTTISH LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has sold his Tesla because of Elon Musk’s association with fascism ...
Top News · Feb 5, 2025 Senator Chris Murphy Raises Concerns Over Presidential Power Seizures Senator Chris Murphy criticizes President Trump and Elon Musk for unconstitutional actions, calling for public engagement and bipartisan support.
International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Bill To Declare English As Official Language: 'Cosponsors Welcome!' The lawmaker said she is also introducing a project to abolish USAID
The Guardian - US · Feb 5, 2025 Elon Musk’s Doge staffers face protest over labor department visit Representatives of ‘department of government efficiency’ set sights on latest target in federal agency overhaul
International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025 'People Are Going To Die': USAID Cuts Create Panic In Africa President Donald Trump's decision to freeze foreign assistance has sent aid staff in Africa into "panic mode", with even HIV experimental treatment programmes stopped dead in their tracks.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025 Keir Starmer opts not to attend international AI summit in Paris Exclusive: PM risks upsetting host Emmanuel Macron and missing chance to speak to JD Vance and Elon Musk