Espionage concerns rise as Trump and Musk cut federal jobs

Espionage concerns rise as Trump and Musk cut federal jobs

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…

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Elon Musk visits Pentagon to discuss China, technology

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…

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Social Security's new in-person identification requirement angers retirees and advocates

Social Security’s new in-person identification requirement angers retirees and advocates

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…

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Elon Musk to get top-secret plan for potential war with China? Trump responds

Elon Musk to get top-secret plan for potential war with China? Trump responds

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…

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American manufacturer of food for malnourished babies lays off staff amid USAID funding upheaval

American manufacturer of food for malnourished babies lays off staff amid USAID funding upheaval

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…

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elon musk DOGE cuts: Elon Musk's shocking claim: 'They basically want to kill me'. Why is DOGE chief's life at threat?

elon musk DOGE cuts: Elon Musk’s shocking claim: ‘They basically want to kill me’. Why is DOGE chief’s life at threat?

Elon Musk, tech billionaire and US President Donald Trump’s close ally, has claimed that his life was at risk over his role in the Trump administration and drastic cuts made to the federal workforce by a newly created department- DOGE. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been created by US President Donald Trump and…

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