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Trump’s early backing of Ramaswamy for Ohio governor seen by some as meant to avoid a nasty primary

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The sun hadn’t set on Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s gubernatorial campaign launch in Ohio earlier this week before President Donald Trump posted his endorsement of the Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur and former Department of Government Efficiency co-chair. Trump lauded the multimillionaire on his Truth Social site as “something SPECIAL,” calling him “Young, Strong,…

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Vivek Ramaswamy set to launch bid for Ohio governorship | World News

Vivek Ramaswamy set to launch bid for Ohio governorship | World News

Vivek Ramaswamy, the Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur who departed the Department of Government Efficiency initiative on President Donald Trump’s first day, was expected to launch his bid for Ohio governor Monday. The biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who was born in Cincinnati and left the Department of Government Efficiency project on the first day of President Donald…

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Vivek Ramaswamy News: Elon Musk calls Vivek 'Governor Ramaswamy'. His reply is...

Vivek Ramaswamy News: Elon Musk calls Vivek ‘Governor Ramaswamy’. His reply is…

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk co-hosted the first X Space of DOGE. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy co-hosted the first-ever X Space on the Department of Government Efficiency last night, dispelling rumors of their apparent clash that prompted Ramaswamy to exit the super-department around the time of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. It was rumored that…

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Elon Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources

Elon Musk’s DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems, according to two people familiar with the situation. The move by DOGE, a Trump administration task force assigned to find…

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Is Elon Musk behind Vivek Ramaswamy's ouster from DOGE—and why?

Is Elon Musk behind Vivek Ramaswamy’s ouster from DOGE—and why?

Indian-origin entrepreneur and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy announced his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) just 69 days after being named co-head alongside tech billionaire Elon Musk. A recent report suggests it was Musk who pushed for Ramaswamy’s removal.According to Politico, three individuals familiar with the matter revealed that Musk expressed a clear…

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Vivek Ramaswamy quits Elon Musk-Donald Trump's brainchild DOGE. But why?

Vivek Ramaswamy quits Elon Musk-Donald Trump’s brainchild DOGE. But why?

Indian-American Entrepreneur and politician Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed Monday his departure from the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) in a post on X (formerly Twitter), hours after Trump assuming charge at the White House. Responding to a reporter who cited unnamed sources about his resignation, Ramaswamy acknowledged his exit while reiterating his confidence in the team…

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