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Trump: Musk should review defense spending

Trump: Musk should review defense spending

Fri 7 Feb 2025 21:15 CET

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.

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

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

Fri 7 Feb 2025 06:15 CET

"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 access to sensitive payment systems slowed down

Musk's access to sensitive payment systems slowed down

Thu 6 Feb 2025 08:35 CET

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

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

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

Wed 5 Feb 2025 19:00 CET

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

More authorities under Trump's axe

More authorities under Trump's axe

Tue 4 Feb 2025 17:00 CET

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

The Foreign Minister takes over crisis-ridden USAID

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The Foreign Minister takes over crisis-ridden USAID

Mon 3 Feb 2025 08:18 CET

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

Musk's proposal: using blockchain technology within Doge

Musk's proposal: using blockchain technology within Doge

Sun 26 Jan 2025 07:15 CET

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

Support for the far-right AFD: Preserve German culture

Support for the far-right AFD: Preserve German culture

Sat 25 Jan 2025 18:46 CET

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

Milei defends Musk: "Wokeness" is a cancer

Milei defends Musk: "Wokeness" is a cancer

Thu 23 Jan 2025 13:24 CET

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

Musk questions Trump's AI investment

Musk questions Trump's AI investment

Wed 22 Jan 2025 18:55 CET

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.

Trump open to Musk buying TikTok

Trump open to Musk buying TikTok

Wed 22 Jan 2025 00:16 CET

Musk's gesture sparks outrage – resembles fascist salute

Musk's gesture sparks outrage – resembles fascist salute

Tue 21 Jan 2025 00:22 CET

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

Trump: America's Decline is Over

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Trump: America's Decline is Over

Mon 20 Jan 2025 16:56 CET

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

That's Why Tesla Stands Firm in the Storm

That's Why Tesla Stands Firm in the Storm

Mon 20 Jan 2025 13:04 CET

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

The tech giants take on the EU

The tech giants take on the EU

Mon 20 Jan 2025 11:38 CET

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

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Mon 20 Jan 2025 05:49 CET

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.

Why the Billionaires Are Gathering Around Trump

Why the Billionaires Are Gathering Around Trump

Mon 20 Jan 2025 05:46 CET

From outcast to billionaires' darling. Donald Trump's accession in 2025 is very different compared to how it was in 2017

Trump's Strong Start: Oil Drilling and Mass Deportations

Trump's Strong Start: Oil Drilling and Mass Deportations

Mon 20 Jan 2025 05:45 CET

Mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, oil drilling, and pardons for Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol. Over 100 presidential decrees have been prepared for Donald Trump's first day back in the White House

Trump is sworn in – this is what happens today

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Trump is sworn in – this is what happens today

Mon 20 Jan 2025 05:30 CET

The world's eyes are focused on the Capitol in Washington DC, where Donald Trump places his hand on a Bible and swears to "with God's help" uphold the Constitution. The 47th President of the USA also holds a speech and gets to listen to country music

"Trump: I will act historically fast"

"Trump: I will act historically fast"

Sun 19 Jan 2025 23:44 CET

Donald Trump will "act historically fast" as the US's new-old president. He says this on Sunday at his "victory meeting" in Washington, the day before he is sworn in as the US's new president

Olaf Scholz : Musk's actions a threat to democracy

Olaf Scholz : Musk's actions a threat to democracy

Fri 17 Jan 2025 15:11 CET

Elon Musk broadcast a conversation with the party leader of the German AFD. The billionaire also took the opportunity to praise the nationalist party - just weeks before the country's federal election

Norwegian giant fund seeks next CEO

Norwegian giant fund seeks next CEO

Fri 17 Jan 2025 12:20 CET

Polish offer to Musk: Buy our castle

Polish offer to Musk: Buy our castle

Fri 17 Jan 2025 05:14 CET

Can Elon Musk imagine living in Glogowek in southern Poland? The town hopes so, and Mayor Piotr Bujak is offering the billionaire to buy the castle that stands in the middle of the town.

Musk's new spacecraft exploded over the sea

Musk's new spacecraft exploded over the sea

Fri 17 Jan 2025 01:02 CET

Elon Musk's new spacecraft has exploded shortly after launch. "It's uncertain with success, but you're guaranteed entertainment!", writes the billionaire laconically