Drastic shifts in US scientific research policy and funding since President Donald Trump’s return to power could trigger a mass exodus of scientific talent, with three-quarters of respondents to a recent poll indicating they were considering leaving the United States. The survey by British scientific journal Nature carried out earlier this month found that 1,200…
“Tesla Takedown” protests target billionaire White House adviser Elon Musk – CBS Chicago Watch CBS News Hundreds of “Tesla Takedown” protests took place across the U.S., Canada, and Europe on Saturday, including a handful in the Chicago area. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not…
In This Story Elon MuskPhoto: Samuel Corum (Getty Images) Gap is betting Old Navy and AI will help solidify its position in retail Elon Musk on Thursday led a team of DOGE leaders to defend their work in a Fox News interview as they attempt what Musk calls the biggest government revolution since 1775….
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk work to overhaul the federal government, they’re forcing out thousands of workers with insider knowledge and connections who now need a job. For Russia, China and other adversaries, the upheaval in Washington as Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency guts government agencies presents an unprecedented…
Uptick in Tesla vandalism amid DOGE backlash Elon Musk’s Teslas are being vandalized at a higher rate as he faces backlash for federal cuts and firings. WASHINGTON – Donald Trump liked the shiny red car. “I want the same color,” he said, pointing to a Tesla Model S, before slipping into the driver’s seat. The…
President Donald Trump said on Friday that war plans should not be shared with his adviser Elon Musk due to his extensive business interests in China. The statement marks a rare instance where Trump acknowledged potential limits to Musk’s influential role in his administration. “Elon has businesses in China,” Trump said during an Oval Office…
Elon Musk visited the Pentagon on Friday to discuss “innovation, efficiencies, and smarter production”, according to officials. The visit by President Donald Trump’s chief advisor and Department of Government Efficiency head follows a New York Times report claiming Musk was to be briefed on potential plans for a ‘war against China.’ The report, which cited…
The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients while simultaneously closing government offices has sparked a furor among lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients who are worried that the government is placing unnecessary barriers in front of an already vulnerable population. The new requirements will impact…
Donald Trump and Elon Musk US President Donald Trump on Thursday refuted a report by The New York Times, claiming that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk will reportedly gain access to the Pentagon‘s top-secret China war plans.The report referenced an unnamed official who indicated the briefing would concentrate on China-related matters.Trump took…
Edesia Nutrition was among the fortunate few whose USAID agreement survived a whipsaw couple of months that saw the cancellation of more than 80% of the agency’s foreign assistance contracts. Despite that, the Rhode Island manufacturer of a life-saving paste for severely malnourished babies last week had to lay off 10% of its workforce. Edesia’s…