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Now Musk has the money: "Can't get more dangerous"

Billions of dollars in government funds – and hundreds of millions of personal data – are now within reach for Elon Musk. Musk's team has gained access to federal payment systems in their pursuit of drastically cutting the state's expenditures.

Now Musk has the money: "Can't get more dangerous"

The Democrats' new leader: Up to fight

The Democrats in the USA have a political uphill battle in a battered landscape ahead of them after the tough election loss in the presidential election. The party has now appointed Ken Martin to lead the Democrats forward – and he chose fighting words when the result was clear.

The Democrats' new leader: Up to fight

Trump threatens with tariffs on oil and chips

USA introduces trade tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China on Saturday. President Donald Trump also threatens with new tariffs on oil and data chips – and simultaneously threatens to introduce tariffs on goods from the EU.

Trump threatens with tariffs on oil and chips

Trump has fired dozens of inspectors

At least twelve independent oversight directors, who have the task of reviewing American authorities' work, have been fired. .

Trump has fired dozens of inspectors

Extremist Leader Leaves Prison After Trump Order

More than 1,500 people convicted of involvement in the storming of the US Congress are pardoned or have their sentences shortened by Donald Trump. Among them are Stewart Rhodes, who founded the extremist group Oath Keepers, and Enrique Tarrio, who was the leader of the far-right Proud Boys.

Extremist Leader Leaves Prison After Trump Order

Time for the USA's 119th Congress: Trump in Focus

Today, the 119th US Congress is gathering in Washington DC. Both chambers will be controlled by Donald Trump's party, the Republicans.

Time for the USA's 119th Congress: Trump in Focus

Congress Avoids Shutdown Ahead of Election

The US Congress voted on Wednesday for a temporary budget deferment to avoid a shutdown of federal institutions. The decisive decision is postponed until after the presidential and congressional elections on November 5.

Congress Avoids Shutdown Ahead of Election

Kamala Harris has got a flying start

The USA's Vice President Kamala Harris has received sufficient support to secure the nomination as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate in August. At the same time, her campaign fund has been replenished at a record pace.

Kamala Harris has got a flying start

Harris' First Campaign Meeting: We Will Win

Kamala Harris was met with the audience's cheers during her first campaign meeting in Milwaukee in the swing state of Wisconsin. She attacked Trump on several points and spoke about the future.

Harris' First Campaign Meeting: We Will Win

Harris praises Biden – backed by heavyweight names

Kamala Harris has made her first public appearance after the American President Joe Biden dropped out of the election campaign. Harris is now getting support from an increasing number of heavyweight Democrats.

Harris praises Biden – backed by heavyweight names

Trump welcomes "dishonest Joe's" resignation

Donald Trump does not mince words about what he describes as President Joe Biden's incompetence and failed presidency. But heavyweight Democrats praise Biden's decision to step down and hand over the baton.

Trump welcomes "dishonest Joe's" resignation

Biden is being pressed for a decision about the future

Joe Biden may soon be convinced that he does best in stepping aside and letting someone else take on the fight against Donald Trump in the presidential election this autumn, American media report, citing sources within the Democrats. Another senator is also withdrawing his support from Biden.

Biden is being pressed for a decision about the future

Top Democrat Menendez Convicted of Bribery

The American top democrat and senator Robert Menendez has been convicted of 18 cases of bribery in court in New York on Tuesday. .

Top Democrat Menendez Convicted of Bribery