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Elon Musk Steps Back from Trump Administration as DOGE Cuts Fall Short of $2 Trillion Goal
Elon Musk, once the central figure of Donald Trump's second-term agenda to overhaul the federal government, is retreating from his role atop the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as political backlash grows and Tesla reports steep losses. Musk, who had pledged to eliminate $2 trillion in "waste and fraud," told reporters and investors he will scale back his Washington presence beginning in May. 
Elon Musk, once the central figure of Donald Trump's second-term agenda to overhaul the federal government, is retreating from his role atop the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as political backlash grows and Tesla reports steep losses. Musk, who had pledged to eliminate $2 trillion in "waste and fraud," told reporters and investors he will scale back his Washington presence beginning in May. -
U.S. and Ukraine Sign Critical Minerals Deal After Weeks of Disrupted Negotiations and Oval Office Confrontation
The Trump administration finalized a long-delayed economic partnership agreement with Ukraine on Wednesday, securing U.S. access to Kyiv's rare earth minerals in a deal that both sides framed as a step toward reconstruction and peace, following months of stalled negotiations and political tension. 
The Trump administration finalized a long-delayed economic partnership agreement with Ukraine on Wednesday, securing U.S. access to Kyiv's rare earth minerals in a deal that both sides framed as a step toward reconstruction and peace, following months of stalled negotiations and political tension. -
U.S. Backs Israel at World Court, Argues No Duty to Work with UNRWA in Gaza Aid Effort
The United States told the International Court of Justice on Wednesday that while Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, it is under no legal obligation to cooperate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the primary provider of assistance to Palestinian refugees. The remarks came during a weeklong hearing at the U.N.'s top court, where judges are considering an advisory opinion on Israel's obligations in the occupied territories. 
The United States told the International Court of Justice on Wednesday that while Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, it is under no legal obligation to cooperate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the primary provider of assistance to Palestinian refugees. The remarks came during a weeklong hearing at the U.N.'s top court, where judges are considering an advisory opinion on Israel's obligations in the occupied territories. -
Supreme Court Weighs Approval of Nation’s First Religious Public Charter School Amid Constitutional Clash
The Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled openness Wednesday to permitting Oklahoma's approval of the country's first taxpayer-funded religious charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, a move that could upend long-standing boundaries between church and state in public education. 
The Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled openness Wednesday to permitting Oklahoma's approval of the country's first taxpayer-funded religious charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, a move that could upend long-standing boundaries between church and state in public education. -
ICE Agents Raid Wrong Oklahoma Home, Seize Cash and Electronics from U.S. Citizens, Family Says They Were Left ‘Traumatized’
Federal immigration agents mistakenly raided the Oklahoma City home of a U.S. citizen family last week during an early morning operation, seizing their electronics and life savings in cash and leaving them standing outside in the rain in their undergarments. The family, who had recently relocated from Maryland, say they were not the intended targets of the search. 
Federal immigration agents mistakenly raided the Oklahoma City home of a U.S. citizen family last week during an early morning operation, seizing their electronics and life savings in cash and leaving them standing outside in the rain in their undergarments. The family, who had recently relocated from Maryland, say they were not the intended targets of the search. -
Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan Suspended After Arrest for Allegedly Shielding Immigrant From ICE Arrest
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan after federal prosecutors charged her with obstruction and concealing a person to prevent arrest. The arrest stems from an incident in which Dugan allegedly helped a previously deported immigrant evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at a courthouse. 
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan after federal prosecutors charged her with obstruction and concealing a person to prevent arrest. The arrest stems from an incident in which Dugan allegedly helped a previously deported immigrant evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at a courthouse. -
Majority of Americans See Trump as ‘Dangerous Dictator’ After First 100 Days, Poll Finds
A majority of Americans view President Donald Trump as a "dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy," according to a new survey conducted by the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). 
A majority of Americans view President Donald Trump as a "dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy," according to a new survey conducted by the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). -
White House Blasts Amazon Over Tariff Price Labels, Calling Move a ‘Hostile, Political Act’
The White House on Tuesday sharply criticized Amazon for reportedly planning to display tariff surcharges alongside product prices, a move officials described as politically motivated amid heightened trade tensions between the U.S. and China. 
The White House on Tuesday sharply criticized Amazon for reportedly planning to display tariff surcharges alongside product prices, a move officials described as politically motivated amid heightened trade tensions between the U.S. and China. -
U.S. Navy Loses $60 Million F/A-18 Jet After Mishap Aboard USS Harry S. Truman
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet was lost at sea after rolling off the USS Harry S. Truman while under tow, Navy officials said Monday, marking the latest in a series of operational mishaps for the carrier deployed in the Red Sea. 
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet was lost at sea after rolling off the USS Harry S. Truman while under tow, Navy officials said Monday, marking the latest in a series of operational mishaps for the carrier deployed in the Red Sea. -
Epstein Victim Virginia Giuffre’s Lawyer Casts Doubt on Suicide, Citing ‘Big Question Marks’
Virginia Giuffre's lawyer raised new doubts Monday about the circumstances surrounding the death of the 41-year-old Epstein accuser, suggesting her death may not have been a straightforward suicide and that "big question marks" remain. 
Virginia Giuffre's lawyer raised new doubts Monday about the circumstances surrounding the death of the 41-year-old Epstein accuser, suggesting her death may not have been a straightforward suicide and that "big question marks" remain.
