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New York Times: Trump's team using false claims to justify policy changes.
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Trump calls for impeachment of US judge blocking deportation flights
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First official talks between NZ, US trade representatives as Trump rolls out tariffs
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Zelenskyy and top US diplomat in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks
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The populist v the billionaire: Bannon, Musk and the battle within Maga
New York Times: Trump wants to keep both men as allies, but the tensions are growing.
‘People are going silent’: Fearing retribution, Trump critics muzzle themselves
New York Times: People are concerned about harm to businesses and safety of families.
‘I’m stunned’: Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to freeze $3.5b in foreign aid
It was its first significant ruling on a legal challenge to the Trump administration.
‘America is back’: Trump addresses Congress, saying tariffs will bring ‘disturbance’ to economy
It was his first address to Congress since returning to power
As measles spreads, RFK jnr embraces remedies such as cod liver oil
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As Musk polices his own conflicts, some agencies hear sirens going off
NASA employees worry Musk's influence might impact safety checks on SpaceX.
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New York Times: Musk spoke far more than anyone else, other than Trump.
One-third of Elon Musk’s DOGE staff resign in protest, citing risks to the country
'They would have been fired had they not resigned,' says Musk.
Elon Musk’s DOGE says it has saved $96 billion. Not so fast
DOGE has pledged to significantly reduce the size of the US federal government.
Ex-Trump adviser accused of Nazi salute, French leader withdraws from CPAC
Steve Bannon denied making a Nazi salute, calling it a 'wave'.
Trump again raises idea of running for an unconstitutional third term
The president asked a crowd at a White House event whether he should run again.
Trump calls Zelenskyy ‘a dictator’
US President: 'A dictator without elections, Zelenskyy better move fast'.
Analysis: What Trump’s $500b demand means for Ukraine’s future
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Trump suggests no laws are broken if he’s ‘saving his country’
New York Times: Trump tests legal limits with statement shared on social media.
Trump jokes about ‘President Musk’ amid media speculation
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‘The boss of everyone and everything’: Trump seeks to influence many spheres
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US Senate confirms RFK jnr as health secretary despite vaccine misinformation
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