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Elon Musk's Efficiency Drive: Cost-Cutting Measures at USAID and Beyond

February 10, 2025

Elon Musk's team is currently scrutinizing federal departments for ways to eliminate wasteful spending. He is known for announcing drastic reductions to USAID's funding. USAID underwent severe job cuts with 97% of roles getting cut recently. Other departments, like Education and Defense, are next

politics

Trump Stubbling EV Charging Stations, Can They Still Run?

February 10, 2025

Recent moves by the Trump administration to slow down the electric car charging infrastructure might block the government from using funds. The plan was to direct states to stop EV charging infrastructure projects, using funds allocated under the former president Joe Biden. Trump has described this

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Power Shift in DC - Elon Musk's Quiet Rise

February 9, 2025

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, has quietly infiltrated Washington's corridors of power. This time, it is not just the tech industry or aerospace making headlines but the political scene as well. Musk's involvement with the White House is raising concerns within the political class about tr

crime

Midair Chaos in DC: Pieces of the Puzzle Recovered

February 9, 2025

On February 3, after a collision between an American Airlines plane and military helicopter, It was announced that all the biggest parts of the wreckage had been collected from the Potomac River. Recovery took place in the vicinity of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, as a result of

environment

New York's ZZoos Face Bird Flu Challenge

February 9, 2025

First, let's talk about the recent bird flu outbreak. It's causing a lot of trouble in New York City. Several ducks and wild birds at the Queens Zoo have died. The Bronx Zoo, one of the biggest and most famous zoos in the country, has also been affected. The Wildlife Conservation Society, who run

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Power Shifts at Consumer Watchdog Agency

February 9, 2025

In a surprising move, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is now the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This change happens after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's short stint, who was accused of halting work at the bureau. Democrats had pushed back

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Tech Billionaire's Power Play: Musk Takes Over U. S. Treasury

February 9, 2025

Imagine Trump's circus act. He's busy barking about trade wars, Israel, and even tries to buy Greenland. Meanwhile, back at home, Elon Musk is busy with a more powerful plot. He does point out that the media can only focus on one thing at a time. And that is what he is exploiting. Musk has

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The Kennedy Center's Board Shake-Up

February 9, 2025

In late November 2024, a shocking social media posts from Donald Trump hinted at major changes in the Kennedy Center's leadership. Trump shared that the president wants to make significant changes to the Kennedy Center's board. The Kennedy Center responded swiftly, although no direct contac

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Who's In Charge Now? Government Turns Over Banks Watchdog to New Leader

February 8, 2025

People in charge of important government policies are constantly shuffling. Recently, Russell Vought switched jobs to lead the Consumer Financial Protection bureau. Russell's new role didn't come as an automatic promotion. He got the job after the US Senate approved his slot. They decided to make

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The Modi-Bular Mania

February 8, 2025

For saying fare well to Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) lead, BJP threw the unforgiving votes of Indian reports. At the first chance of power consolidation top congressmen except Narendra Modi stood for Narendra Modi in the race of his political leadership. India's New Delhi's