Tag: government
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Musk, Ramaswamy details plans for “Department of Government Efficiency”
Musk, Ramaswamy details plans for “Department of Government Efficiency” – CBS News Watch CBS News Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal detailing their plans for their “Department of Government Efficiency” and revealing some of the programs they might target. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more…
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Unpacking the looming government shutdown deadline with Rep. Brendan Boyle
Unpacking the looming government shutdown deadline with Rep. Brendan Boyle – CBS News Watch CBS News Federal agencies are set to run out of money on Dec. 20, meaning that current members of the House and Senate are gearing up for what could be a complex funding fight this holiday season. Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle…
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Rep. Jim Himes says he’s “skeptical” that Elon Musk has “any clue” on government efficiency
Rep. Jim Himes says he’s “skeptical” that Elon Musk has “any clue” on government efficiency – CBS News Watch CBS News Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut says he’s “skeptical” that Elon Musk has “got any clue” about government efficiency, despite that President-elect Donald Trump selected Musk to oversee a department on it. Be the…
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Trump will have a GOP Senate and House as president — what unified government means for his Cabinet and agenda
Washington — When President-elect Donald Trump returns to office next year with Republican majorities in the House and Senate, he’ll enjoy a unified government that’s expected to ease the way for his agenda and his Cabinet and other nominees. But even with unified party control of government, approving a president’s agenda is no easy feat…
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What to know about Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
Donald Trump is vowing to reduce wasteful federal spending by tapping two billionaires — Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy — to spearhead the initiative, which the president-elect is calling the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. The appointments, announced by Trump on Tuesday, raise a host of questions about the effort, including…
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Former U.S. government employee charged in leak of Israel’s plans to attack Iran
Will Iran respond to Israel’s attack? Will Iran respond to Israel’s attack? 02:28 A former U.S. government employee faces charges over an online leak of classified documents about Israel’s potential plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. Federal prosecutors charged Asif Rahman, a one-time employee of the U.S. government who held one of the highest…
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Trump announces Musk, Ramaswamy will lead newly-created Department of Government Efficiency
Musk took part in call between Trump, Zelenskyy Report: Musk took part in call between Trump, Zelenskyy 03:04 President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that billionaire Elon Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will head up a new agency known as the Department of Government Efficiency. Trump in a statement said the two “will pave the way…
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Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms
Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms – CBS News Watch CBS News Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events,…
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Spain’s deadly floods prompt government to send 10,000 soldiers, police to Valencia as death toll climbs to over 200
Spain is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week that killed more than 200 people, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Saturday. So far, 205 bodies have been recovered — 202 in Valencia, two in neighboring Castilla La Mancha and one in Andalusia, in…