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PoliticsLove him or loathe him, Elon Musk is a champion of efficiency and could save the US government a fortune
Elon Musk will lead a new department to make the US government more efficient. He plans to cut spending and improve operations. Musk's appointment has caused debate, with some worried about his influence. He has a history of success in business, but his political role is new. Musk's leadership and plans for government reform are highly anticipated.
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DOGE wants to 'delete' entire federal agencies, Vivek Ramaswamy says
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Democrats are hoping blue states can hold the line in their battle against Trump's second-term agenda
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Trump, Musk, and new cabinet picks celebrate election victory with surprise appearance at UFC
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If the Mar-a-Lago documents case is dismissed, Trump could get everything back — and keep it with immunity
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Elon Musk downsized Big Tech. Can he do the same to Big Government?
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Jon Stewart dismisses the idea that Democrats need their own Joe Rogan: 'It's all these people that have never really listened to him'
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Elon Musk throws his weight behind Howard Lutnick over Scott Bessent for treasury secretary
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How Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency could actually work
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This is the anti-ESG venture capital firm that Donald Trump Jr. is joining instead of taking a White House role
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Turns out America elected Elon Musk, too
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Elon Musk's DOGE is looking for people to help cut government spending. But is he offering a real job? And is it paid?
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Elon Musk is looking for DOGE cuts. A GOP senator's list caught his eye.
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