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Green light for Trump's federal cuts

A federal judge gave the green light at midnight Swedish time to Donald Trump's disputed plans for extensive cuts in the government apparatus. .

Green light for Trump's federal cuts

"Suicidal": How Close is Elon Musk to the US Nuclear Arsenal?

A pseudo-department named after a Japanese breed of dog – with control over the USA's nuclear weapons. Can it become a reality? It would be suicidal – but so are other things that happen under Trump, says nuclear weapons expert Alex Wellerstein.

"Suicidal": How Close is Elon Musk to the US Nuclear Arsenal?

Musk-led group wants to buy AI giant

A consortium of investors, led by Elon Musk, has made a giant bid on Open AI, which is behind the chat robot Chat GPT. .

Musk-led group wants to buy AI giant

Fury after Trump stops aid

"Inhumane and ruthless". Aid organizations around the world are outraged over the White House's decision to shut down the aid agency USAID and lay off its staff.

Fury after Trump stops aid

After the Nazi outburst – Kanye is banned from X

Elon Musk is blocking Kanye West from X. The blockage comes after the rapper published a series of Nazi statements and pornographic content on the platform over the weekend.

After the Nazi outburst – Kanye is banned from X

Judge Blocks Musk's Access to Sensitive Systems

A federal judge has stopped Elon Musk's whitewash unit Dogecoin's access to sensitive information from the US Finance Department. .

Judge Blocks Musk's Access to Sensitive Systems

So Trump's aid stop hits the most vulnerable

Soup kitchens that assist hundreds of thousands of starving people are being shut down. HIV-positive people around the world are potentially left without medicine.

So Trump's aid stop hits the most vulnerable

Tesla loses out to tough Chinese competition

The American electric car manufacturer Tesla's sales are falling in China. In January, 11.

Tesla loses out to tough Chinese competition

Trump: Musk should review defense spending

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, says that he has asked his "efficiency tsar" Elon Musk to evaluate the Pentagon's expenses, which have a proposed budget for 2025 of 850 billion dollars. .

Trump: Musk should review defense spending

Musk's Power Grows: "The Biggest Coup in US History"

"No one voted for Elon". A non-elected billionaire with numerous conflicts of interest appears to be rapidly accumulating more and more power in the USA.

Musk's Power Grows: "The Biggest Coup in US History"

Musk's access to sensitive payment systems slowed down

After harsh criticism and several lawsuits, Elon Musk's team's access to sensitive federal payment systems is being restricted – temporarily. Two of Musk's employees, however, will retain their clearance.

Musk's access to sensitive payment systems slowed down

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"

More authorities under Trump's axe

President Donald Trump's drastic cuts in the US state apparatus continue. The Education Department and a consumer protection agency are apparently next in line.

More authorities under Trump's axe

The Foreign Minister takes over crisis-ridden USAID

The operations of the US's major aid agency USAID were shut down on Monday following an order from President Donald Trump, according to his personal adviser Elon Musk. Hours later, partially contradictory information emerged, as Foreign Minister Marco Rubio said he would take over the management of USAID.

The Foreign Minister takes over crisis-ridden USAID

Musk's proposal: using blockchain technology within Doge

President Donald Trump's and Elon Musk's new venture Doge – intended to streamline the US government apparatus – may utilize blockchain technology. The idea comes from Musk and discussions have already been initiated with a number of actors, according to information from the news agency Bloomberg.

Musk's proposal: using blockchain technology within Doge

Support for the far-right AFD: Preserve German culture

The American tech billionaire Elon Musk aired thoughts about the greatness of the German people when he appeared at an election rally with the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AFD). Massive protests in several German cities marked great discontent with the far-right's election rally.

Support for the far-right AFD: Preserve German culture

Milei defends Musk: "Wokeness" is a cancer

Argentina's president Javier Milei describes Elon Musk's questioned greeting gesture as "harmless". The woke ideology is a "cancer that must be removed", he says in a speech – and receives support from Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Milei defends Musk: "Wokeness" is a cancer

Musk questions Trump's AI investment

The tech billionaire Elon Musk, who is close to US President Donald Trump, is questioning Trump's statement that tech companies should invest 500 billion dollars in infrastructure for artificial intelligence. .

Musk questions Trump's AI investment

Trump open to Musk buying TikTok

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, says he is open to his friend and adviser, tech billionaire Elon Musk, buying the Chinese-owned app Tiktok. > I would be fine with that if he wanted to, Trump replied to a question from reporters during a press conference on Tuesday evening.

Trump open to Musk buying TikTok

Musk's gesture sparks outrage – resembles fascist salute

Some call it the Roman salute, others see a fascist greeting, while some see it as an emotional expression. Elon Musk's greeting with a raised right arm during a stage dive at the celebration of President Trump's inauguration sparks strong reactions.

Musk's gesture sparks outrage – resembles fascist salute

Trump: America's Decline is Over

The Republican Donald Trump has taken office as the 47th President of the USA. The golden era of the USA is beginning right now, he says in his inaugural speech and declares a state of emergency at the USA's southern border and in the energy sector.

Trump: America's Decline is Over

That's Why Tesla Stands Firm in the Storm

A long-lasting strike with infected disputes. An owner who has fallen into disrepute.

That's Why Tesla Stands Firm in the Storm

The tech giants take on the EU

With accusations of censorship and tariffs, the US internet giants are at war with the EU. Hold on or back down is the question for the new digital commissioner Henna Virkkunen.

The tech giants take on the EU

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Who in Europe is closest to the USA's incoming president Donald Trump? Here are four eager supporters – and a joker – in the battle to get the White House to listen. .

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe