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Trump’s ‘bald power grab’ could set US on path to dictatorship, critics fear

Little-noticed order that gives US president powers far beyond mere oversight denounced as ‘breathtaking’

The Guardian - US

Trump Admin Argues DOGE Is Exempt From Records Requests in FOIA Lawsuit

Elon Musk promised "maximum transparency," but that apparently doesn't include Freedom of Information requests to DOGE.

Reason

'I Love It': Trump on Musk's Idea of Stimulus Cheques and Repaying National Debt Using DOGE Savings

During an investor conference in Miami yesterday, Trump said his administration is considering Elon Musk's proposal to return money to Americans from savings generated by DOGE's actions on US agencies.

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Former OMB housing official predicts surprising mortgage rate 'new normal'

Home buyers should be prepared for one mortgage rate reality.

The Street

Trump signs order making independent regulators answerable to White House

Executive power grab would affect Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Trade Commission

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk Mulls £3.9K DOGE Dividends for 78M Taxpayers Using Savings From Reduced Federal Spending

Elon Musk will present Azoria CEO's idea to return 20% of savings generated from DOGE's cost-cutting actions on federal agencies to taxpayers via stimulus checks.

International Business Times UK

Democrats in Congress see potential shutdown as leverage to counter Trump

Republicans will need Democrats’ help to pass funding bill by 14 March as hard-right lawmakers push to cut costs

The Guardian - US

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Pennsylvania Governor Sues Trump Administration Over Frozen Federal Funds

Pennsylvania Governor sues Trump administration to release frozen federal funds, joining other states in legal action.

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Trump is the most lawless president in American history

If Trump simply ignores the high court, is that the end of law?

The Guardian - US

US Farmers Say Trump Let Them Down With Spending Freeze

US farmers caught up in President Donald Trump's short-lived attempt to freeze all federal funding descended on Congress Tuesday to demand answers after grants to their politically influential sector were paused.

International Business Times

Russell Vought: Trump appointee who wants federal workers to be ‘in trauma’

The Christian nationalist head of the office of management and budget was central to the Project 2025 blueprint

The Guardian - US

Project 2025 head confirmed as OMB chief

Vought, who embraces a "unitary executive" theory of Trump's power, will lead the Office of Management and Budget

Salon

Project 2025 architect Russell Vought confirmed as head of powerful Office of Management and Budget

Senator Chuck Schumer called Vought the ‘most radical nominee, who has the most extreme agenda’ and now heads the ‘most important agency in Washington’

The Independent UK

Senate Confirms Russ Vought As OMB Director

Senate confirms Russ Vought as OMB director amidst Democratic opposition and marathon protest, marking a key development in the Trump administration's poli...

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International Business Times

Senate Votes Along Party Lines To Confirm Vought As OMB Director Despite Democrats' Protests

Voting predictably along party lines, the Senate voted Thursday night to confirm Russell Vought as President Donald Trump's nomination for director of the Office of Management and Budget.

The Street

Elon Musk's recent DOGE decision raises major red flags

The Department of Government Efficiency is reportedly taking a step that has experts concerned.

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Senate To Vote On Controversial Nomination For Top Administration Role

Senate debates confirmation of Russell Vought for OMB role amid Democratic opposition.

The Guardian - US

US Senate confirms Russell Vought to lead office of management and budget

Democrats vote unanimously against key architect of Project 2025 but lose in 53-47 vote after all-night debate

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Trump’s Budget Director Pick, on Path to Confirmation, Could Hurt Millions of Working-Class Americans Including MAGA Voters

Russell Vought has long proposed deep cuts to social programs like Head Start and SNAP that benefit lower-income people, who were key to Trump's election in both red and swing states.

Latin Times

DOGE Orders Employees to Stop Using Slack as Agency Aims for More Secrecy: Report

Elon Musk's DOGE ordered employees to stop using Slack as the agency shifts to the Executive Office of the President, a move that could shield its records from FOIA requests.

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Senate Breaks Filibuster On Vought's OMB Director Nomination

Senate breaks filibuster on Russell Vought's OMB director nomination, sparking controversy and Democratic opposition.

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Senate Democrats Plan Protest Against Russell Vought's Nomination

Senate Democrats plan protest against Russell Vought's OMB nomination due to his conservative views and ties to Project 2025.

International Business Times

AOC Says She Has A 'Weird Relationship With The Democratic Party' As She Criticizes Its 'Confused' Messaging

"We're supposed to be a party of the working class, and I think working-class people have not been seeing government work for them" she said.

Roll Call

White House opens funding spigot for DOGE expenses - Roll Call

Nearly $7 million over the past week has gone to cover the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency’s expenses.

The Independent UK

Judge extends restraining order on federal funding freeze, suggesting Trump ignored initial order

Order follows similar ruling in separate lawsuit

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