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Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration To Release Foreign Aid

Federal judge orders Trump administration to release billions in foreign aid funds following non-compliance with court order.

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New document casts doubt on Trump admin denials about $400m ‘armored Tesla’ contract: report

After controversy, officials quietly edited the record to eliminate mention of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company

The Independent UK

Elon Musk Warns Federal Workers Of Administrative Leave Policy

Elon Musk's warning to federal workers on returning to office sparks resistance and confusion among agencies, highlighting ongoing challenges in the federa...

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Trump-Appointed Leaders at Pentagon, DHS Seemingly Push Against Musk's Aggressive 'What Did You Do Last Week' Emails to Staff

The appointees seemingly directed their subordinates not to reply to the email spearheaded by Musk's DOGE

Latin Times

DOGE Dilemma: Tulsi Gabbard Defies Elon Musk's Job Justification Order On Federal Workers

Tulsi Gabbard has joined FBI chief Kash Patel and the State Department in informing employees that they are not required to respond to an Elon Musk-ordered email from the OPM to list down the work they accomplished in the last week or be resigned.

International Business Times

Rift Emerges Over Federal Employee Reporting Demand

Elon Musk's accountability push faces resistance from agency heads, causing uncertainty in federal workforce.

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Trump Administration Implements Comprehensive Immigration Enforcement Strategy

Trump administration expands immigration enforcement efforts involving multiple government agencies.

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In the Trump administration, nearly every major department is an immigration agency

As the Trump administration works on pledges to crack down on illegal immigration, the flurry of activity has stretched across the federal government

The Independent UK

China accuses US of ‘backpedalling’ with change to wording on Taiwan independence

Taiwan welcomes US state department’s ‘positive and friendly’ revision of fact sheet on the island

The Independent UK

US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence

US State Department plays down changes as ‘routine’ update after Taipei welcomes ‘positive and friendly’ wording.

Al Jazeera

US State Dept Walks Back Purported $400 M Tesla Contract

The US State Department backtracked on a document saying it would award $400 million for electric armored cars by Tesla.

International Business Times

State Department halts plan to buy $400M worth of armored vehicles from Musk's Tesla

The State Department had been in talks with Elon Musk’s Tesla company to buy armored electric vehicles, but the plans have been put on hold by the Trump administration after reports emerged about a potential $400 million purchase

The Independent UK

State Department Halts 0M Armored Tesla Vehicle Procurement

State Department pauses 0 million solicitation for armored Tesla vehicles over conflict of interest concerns.

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State Department slams the brakes on potential $400 million armored Tesla purchase — ‘No government contract has been awarded to Tesla’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk earlier said he was “pretty sure” there was no deal to sell his EVs to the U.S. government.

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Latin Times

Tesla's Name Removed From Planned State Department Contract As Musk's Involvement With Trump Called Into Question

The State Department removed Tesla's name from a planned $400 million armored vehicle contract after media concerns about Elon Musk's involvement with Trump.

Fortune

Elon Musk ‘pretty sure’ Tesla isn’t getting $400M sweetheart deal to make armored cars for the U.S. government

“No one mentioned” the generously sized contract to the Tesla CEO, who has been known to play fast and loose with the truth when it suits.

The Independent UK

Musk slammed as State Department reveals plan to buy $400m in ‘armored’ Teslas in biggest contract of 2025

As Musk continues to gut government agencies, his company prepares to rake in big federal bucks

The Independent UK

Trump State Department official has repeatedly called for mass sterilization of ‘low-IQ trash’

Darren Beattie previously served as a speechwriter for Trump, but he was fired in 2018 after he spoke at a conference attended by white nationalists

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International Business Times UK

'Big Balls' Controversy: Elon Musk's 19-Year-Old Protégé Lands Senior State Department Role, Sparking Outrage

Elon Musk's 19-year-old protégé, Edward Coristine, known online as 'Big Balls,' landed a senior State Department role, sparking controversy.

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Panama Rejects US Claim Of Free Canal Passage Agreement

President Mulino of Panama challenges US claim of waived fees for canal transit, highlighting discrepancies in statements.

International Business Times

Panama Says US Claims It Can Use Canal For Free Are False

The State Department said U.S. government vessels would no longer be charged for using the canal, which Trump has threatened to take back.

Latin Times

Trump's Plan to Send Migrants to Guantanamo Bay is 'Frankly Insane,' Former State Department Official Says

A senior State Department official now working at Yale University as a law professor has weighed in on President Donald Trump's plan to send up to 30,000 migrants to Guantanamo Bay for detainment, calling the plan "insane".

The Conversation

As Trump tries to slash US foreign aid, here are 3 common myths many Americans mistakenly believe about it

U.S. foreign aid is in disarray.

The Street

U.S. issues African country highest 'do not travel' warning

U.S. government employees have been told to depart immediately.

The Street

Forget Mexico, U.S. adds travel warning for unlikely cruise ports

Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises all regularly visit this country and have no plans to change that.

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