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Inside the Elon Musk White House Fallout and the Unconstitutional $100M Purge That Broke Trump's Government

Maggie Haberman says Elon Musk effectively acted as a 'co‑president' in Donald Trump's second administration, driving a $100M purge of federal programmes that courts have since ruled unconstitutional.

International Business Times UK

Stephen Miller actively hiring young federal workers loyal to Trump, report says

The hiring spree comes a year after Elon Musk’s DOGE slashed thousands of government jobs

The Independent UK

Elon’s wild ride at the White House: From DOGE and a chainsaw to one epic bust-up with Trump

2025 was an unprecedented year in American politics, with Elon Musk playing a pivotal role. Io Dodds recounts the tech tycoon’s journey from ‘first buddy’ to MAGA exile and back again — all in the space of 12 months

The Independent UK

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Almost a Year After It Launched, DOGE's Legacy Is Mixed

Has the Department of Government Efficiency delivered on promises to downsize federal employment, cut regulations, and reduce federal spending?

Reason

White House Scraps DOGE: The Bizarre Subscriptions and Weird Overseas Contracts Draining Public Funds

The White House has disbanded the controversial Department of Government Efficiency after bizarre subscriptions, overseas contracts, and questionable spending drained public funds.

International Business Times UK

Jane Goodall’s biting ‘Last Words’ wish before dying would send Musk, Trump and Netanyahu on a SpaceX flight out of here

Goodall said she wished to put people she didn’t like on one of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s spaceships and ‘send them all off to the planet he’s sure he’s going to discover’

The Independent UK

Senate Democrats vote down Republican bill to keep funding the government putting it on path to shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries get their caucus to hold fast against a continuing resolution written by Republicans

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White House warns of mass firings across government if there is a shutdown: report

Employees working in programs ‘not consistent with the President’s priorities’ will be cut if the government shuts down, the memo states

The Independent UK

Howard Lutnick Says Elon Musk Got DOGE 'Backward,' Focused On Firing Instead Of Cutting Government Waste

On Friday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticized Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, saying the billionaire prioritized firing workers over slashing waste, fraud and abuse, undermining the initiative's original mission.

Benzinga

Want to work for National Weather Service? Be ready to explain how you agree with Trump

As the National Weather Service scrambles to hire up to 450 people to restore deep cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency, potential applicants are being asked to explain how they would advance President Donald Trump’s agenda if hired

The Independent UK

Never understimate Elon Musk – he is not with Donald Trump and yet, he still managed to put millions of Americans at risk

Another whistle blower opens up.

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Elon Musk is already giving up on plans to start his own party - and instead looks to back Vance in 2028

Elon Musk’s plans to launch the ‘America Party’ have reportedly been shelved

The Independent UK

'Elon Musk Promised Us Trillions In Cuts. Now, We Are Down To $9 Billion,' Says Fox News Host

Fox News host Jessica Tarlov is calling out the shrinking scope of the spending cut package backed by President Donald Trump, taking aim at tech billionaire Elon Musk for making unrealistic promises while leading the Department of Government Efficiency.

Benzinga

Musk's Right Hand DOGE Man Tried to Lead Agency Well After His Ousting 'Like It Was Business As Usual'

Elon Musk's right-hand man while he served at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly tried to lead the agency even after he had departed.

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Tesla global sales fall amid Musk backlash and pressure on EV market

Other carmakers including Volvo and Rivian reported a drop in sales on Wednesday.

Benzinga

Elon Musk Regrets CPAC Chainsaw Stunt: 'It Lacked Empathy'

Elon Musk has expressed regret over his chainsaw stunt at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in February, acknowledging that it lacked empathy.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Says Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Is Political Suicide—But His Own Grok AI Disagrees

Musk, who previously headed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump before a widely publicised fallout, was once a key backer of the president and was often called the 'First Buddy.'

The Independent UK

From San Fran to Mar-a-Lago: Anger with Trump leads thousands to march for ‘No Kings’ as cops descend on marches

Demonstrations spanned 2,000 cities and small towns in defiance of Trump’s military parade

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Latin Times

DOGE Summoned After Hegseth Shares Hefty Cost of Sending National Guard to LA Protests: 'Elon, We've Found Some Waste'

Social media users are mockingly summoning the Department of Government Efficiency after the Pentagon's top budget official revealed that the cost of deploying the National Guard in Los Angeles, California, sat at around $134 million.

International Business Times

Elon Musk's Net Worth Drops by $34B After Feud With Trump

Elon Musk suffers $34 billion net worth drop after his feud with President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

What cases are left on the Supreme Court's emergency docket? Here's a look

A little less than once a week, on average, since President Donald Trump began his second term, his administration’s lawyers have filed emergency appeals with the Supreme Court

The Independent UK

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans

The Supreme Court is clearing the way for the Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans

Fortune

Elon Musk eviscerates Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' calling it a 'massive, outrageous, pork-filled' spending plan and a 'disgusting abomination'

The House passed Trump’s spending bill on May 22.

Latin Times

Musk's Departure From DOGE Came Hours After Criticism of Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Despite Promise to Continue 'Participation'

Elon Musk exited his role in the Department of Government Efficiency just hours after criticizing the Trump administration's latest spending bill.

The Independent UK

Musk criticizes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ and admits tariffs have harmed his businesses

Musk admitted Trump’s tariffs were “affecting things a little bit” before criticizing his “One Big, Beautiful Bill”

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