Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy aim to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget by June 4, 2026. They’ve said they will fire federal employees, “delete” agencies, and publicize all of their work. The DOGE leaders have name-dropped many causes they might target, like DEI efforts and public media. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have…
Irvine electric vehicle maker Rivian has received conditional approval for a federal loan of up to $6.6 billion that would help fund construction of a Georgia plant where it could manufacture smaller and more affordable SUVs. The company said late Monday that the loan from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Loan…
The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin have shared secret calls since 2022. Several Washington officials are now seeking a probe into the report. A former DoD analyst said that a relationship like this could pose national security concerns. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…
Elon Musk pushed for federal regulation of autonomous vehicles during Tesla’s earnings call. The Tesla CEO has previously said he’d be interested in a cabinet role under a second Trump admin. Musk said he’s interested in leading a potential government efficiency commission. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) – A bill banning the use of cell phones inside South Carolina prisons will become law on Tuesday afternoon, 14 years after the corrections officer it was named after was nearly killed. Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a ceremonial signing for the bill, which has been called the “Captain Robert Johnson Act.”…
OSAKA — Department stores across the Osaka area enjoyed a rise in tax-free sales during China’s National Day holidays this year, even as Chinese tourist traffic continues to fall short of pre-pandemic levels. Tax-free sales at the Daimaru Shinsaibashi department store for the week through Monday rose nearly 30% compared to the National Day holidays…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) – A new crime-fighting tool for the Tuscaloosa Police Department. Hundreds have already signed up for the new phone app that will better help investigators solve crimes. What makes this one stand out is the fact Tuscaloosa Police believe it really gives new meaning to the word anonymity. Officials say it’s working…
“Ok, so — Elon, this idea about having an efficiency commission, I actually like the idea,” Dimon said in an interview with CNBC-TV18, which aired on Tuesday. “I think governments have to become more efficient, more competent,” he said. “And look at, when they take money, what do they get for it. I actually think…