While the American president reigns in the powers of Elon Musk within the administration, the tech billionaire is exercising no restraint in calling for elections in Ukraine. Watch to know more!

Tech billionaire Elon Musk yet again calls for polls in Ukraine

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded in space for the past eight months, stepped outside the International Space Station (ISS) for their first spacewalk together on Thursday (Jan 30).

Williams and Wilmore ventured out to carry out maintenance tasks and inspect the Space Station's exterior for any microbes that might have survived the journey from Earth and escaped through vents.

NASA astronaut: No information on offer to return earth earlier

Is Trump reining in Musk, finally? US President Donald Trump on Thursday (March 6) addressed mounting criticism over sweeping government cuts led by billionaire advisor Elon Musk, stressing that staff cuts should be carefully targeted.
In what could be seen as the first move to rein in the seemingly unlimited power accorded to Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Trump on Truth Social wrote: "We say the 'scalpel' rather than the 'hatchet'," while emphasising that department heads&mdash;not Musk&mdash;would ultimately control personnel decisions.
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<h2>Trump-Musk at odds?</h2>
No, Trump and Musk are not at odds, if one goes by the tone of his Truth Social post.
At the outset, the US president supported DOGE and its chief. According to a recent AP report, Musk in private talks told lawmakers this week that the firings of thousands of federal workers, including veterans, are the responsibility of individual agencies, not him.
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"DOGE has been an incredible success, and now that we have my Cabinet in place, I have instructed the Secretaries and Leadership to work with DOGE on Cost-Cutting measures and Staffing. As the Secretaries learn about, and understand, the people working for the various Departments, they can be very precise as to who will remain, and who will go," said Trump.
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According to Politico, Trump also conveyed directly to his cabinet, with Musk in attendance, that while the DOGE chief can make recommendations, the ultimate authority lies with his officials.
<h2>Federal workforce in turmoil</h2>
As part of the administration&rsquo;s effort to streamline government operations, tens of thousands of federal workers have already been dismissed or face termination. Millions of employees received directives from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Musk, demanding justification for their roles in bullet-pointed memos&mdash;or risk losing their jobs.
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Meanwhile, Musk, facing a backlash from within his task force, admitted to missteps during a meeting with Republicans on Wednesday (March 5).
According to Politico, nearly a third of DOGE's staffers resigned by February, citing concerns that the drastic measures endangered national stability.
"We swore to serve the American people and uphold our oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations," 21 DOGE members wrote in a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles, reported the AFP news agency. "However, it has become clear that we can no longer honour those commitments," they wrote.
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending | World | US President Donald Trump assures that department heads, not Elon Musk, will oversee federal workforce reductions or firings.

Is Trump reining in Musk, finally? US President Donald Trump on Thursday (March 6) addressed mounting criticism over sweeping government cuts led by billionaire advisor Elon Musk, stressing that staff cuts should be carefully targeted. In what could be seen as the first move to rein in the seemingly unlimited power accorded to Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Trump on Truth Social wrote: "We say the 'scalpel' rather than the 'hatchet'," while emphasising that department heads—not Musk—would ultimately control personnel decisions. Also read | Trump accuses Trudeau of causing tariff problem, says he is exploiting it 'to stay in power' Trump-Musk at odds? No, Trump and Musk are not at odds, if one goes by the tone of his Truth Social post. At the outset, the US president supported DOGE and its chief. According to a recent AP report, Musk in private talks told lawmakers this week that the firings of thousands of federal workers, including veterans, are the responsibility of individual agencies, not him. "DOGE has been an incredible success, and now that we have my Cabinet in place, I have instructed the Secretaries and Leadership to work with DOGE on Cost-Cutting measures and Staffing. As the Secretaries learn about, and understand, the people working for the various Departments, they can be very precise as to who will remain, and who will go," said Trump. Also read | Trump administration plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainian refugees for fast-track deportation: Report According to Politico, Trump also conveyed directly to his cabinet, with Musk in attendance, that while the DOGE chief can make recommendations, the ultimate authority lies with his officials. Federal workforce in turmoil As part of the administration’s effort to streamline government operations, tens of thousands of federal workers have already been dismissed or face termination. Millions of employees received directives from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Musk, demanding justification for their roles in bullet-pointed memos—or risk losing their jobs. Also read | 'Did this out of respect for Sheinbaum'; Trump suspends most Mexico tariffs until April 2 Meanwhile, Musk, facing a backlash from within his task force, admitted to missteps during a meeting with Republicans on Wednesday (March 5). According to Politico, nearly a third of DOGE's staffers resigned by February, citing concerns that the drastic measures endangered national stability. "We swore to serve the American people and uphold our oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations," 21 DOGE members wrote in a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles, reported the AFP news agency. "However, it has become clear that we can no longer honour those commitments," they wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Reining in? Trump defends DOGE but says dept heads control firings, not Musk

The NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore, have been stranded in space for the past 9 months, marking the longest time astronauts have remained in space. After staying reticent for so long, they have now broken their silence. Watch in for more details!

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India is set to see its first Tesla showroom. Reports suggest that the EV giant has signed a five-year lease in Mumbai's prime location. Tesla will pay an initial annual rent of $446,000, with an increase to $542,000 by the fifth year.
<h2>Tesla moves amid 'Trump effect'</h2>
This update comes as US President Donald Trump called out India for its high auto tariffs. Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, have long been critical of the high levies that India has imposed. High duties have kept Tesla from entering the world's third-largest car market. However, Musk now has the backing of Trump, who reaffirmed his aggressive tariffs stance. Reports also suggest that low auto tariffs are crucial in the ongoing India-US trade negotiations. Commerce Secretary Piyush Goyal is currently in the US to diffuse trade tensions and possibly find a middle ground for India - &nbsp;a deal that favours a strategic trade balance with the US but also protects its domestic industries.
<h2>Can Tesla compete in India?</h2>
Even if we imagine a world where Tesla rides on Indian roads, the journey is expected to be tricky. India's EV market is currently dominated by domestic automakers, with Tata Motors holding over 60 per cent market share. Pricing could be crucial since Tesla's base models cost nearly double the price of existing Indian EVs. Tesla can probably capitalise on the growing premiumisation of the Indian market, with luxury segments outpacing affordable shopping.
But pricing isn't the only challenge. EV infrastructure could be a bigger issue, with a glaring lack of charging stations. Tesla's low ground clearance may require re-engineering, significantly increasing costs. Electric vehicle growth is still nascent in the country, with EVs making up less than 3 per cent of the total passenger car sales in India, which, in hindsight, could mean unearthed potential.
<h2>Can India become a safe haven for Tesla?</h2>
Tesla's India bet also comes at a crucial time globally. The company faces rising opposition in Europe amid protests against Elon Musk. Multiple vandalism reports have emerged across the US and Europe. Meanwhile, cyber truck owners report harassment and intimidation on the roads as Tesla's once-loyal fan base crumbles. Now, a movement called 'Tesla Takedown' is gaining momentum, urging consumers to boycott Musk's businesses. As growth challenges mount in mature markets, a country like India - one of the world's fastest-growing auto markets - could be crucial for Tesla's expansion.

Business & Economy, High duties have kept Tesla from entering the world's third-largest car market. However, Musk now has the backing of Trump

India is set to see its first Tesla showroom. Reports suggest that the EV giant has signed a five-year lease in Mumbai's prime location. Tesla will pay an initial annual rent of $446,000, with an increase to $542,000 by the fifth year. Tesla moves amid 'Trump effect' This update comes as US President Donald Trump called out India for its high auto tariffs. Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, have long been critical of the high levies that India has imposed. High duties have kept Tesla from entering the world's third-largest car market. However, Musk now has the backing of Trump, who reaffirmed his aggressive tariffs stance. Reports also suggest that low auto tariffs are crucial in the ongoing India-US trade negotiations. Commerce Secretary Piyush Goyal is currently in the US to diffuse trade tensions and possibly find a middle ground for India - a deal that favours a strategic trade balance with the US but also protects its domestic industries. Can Tesla compete in India? Even if we imagine a world where Tesla rides on Indian roads, the journey is expected to be tricky. India's EV market is currently dominated by domestic automakers, with Tata Motors holding over 60 per cent market share. Pricing could be crucial since Tesla's base models cost nearly double the price of existing Indian EVs. Tesla can probably capitalise on the growing premiumisation of the Indian market, with luxury segments outpacing affordable shopping. But pricing isn't the only challenge. EV infrastructure could be a bigger issue, with a glaring lack of charging stations. Tesla's low ground clearance may require re-engineering, significantly increasing costs. Electric vehicle growth is still nascent in the country, with EVs making up less than 3 per cent of the total passenger car sales in India, which, in hindsight, could mean unearthed potential. Can India become a safe haven for Tesla? Tesla's India bet also comes at a crucial time globally. The company faces rising opposition in Europe amid protests against Elon Musk. Multiple vandalism reports have emerged across the US and Europe. Meanwhile, cyber truck owners report harassment and intimidation on the roads as Tesla's once-loyal fan base crumbles. Now, a movement called 'Tesla Takedown' is gaining momentum, urging consumers to boycott Musk's businesses. As growth challenges mount in mature markets, a country like India - one of the world's fastest-growing auto markets - could be crucial for Tesla's expansion.

Can Tesla win in India's EV market?

In Elon Musk's style, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has asked his employees to submit weekly reports mentioning what they have achieved, else face terminations.
Aggarwal sent an internal message last week, stating that the Ola employees will be expected to share weekly updates in 3 to 5 bullet points.&nbsp;
He asked them to send the updates directly to him and to the concerned employee's direct reporting manager.&nbsp;
The OLA CEO named this initiative "What's going on? (Kya chal raha hai?)".&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We're starting "Kya Chai Raha Hai?"&mdash;a simple way to share your weekly updates directly with me and your managers, starting today,&rdquo; Aggarwal told employees in his message last week.
The employees were advised to use clear language and bullet points while mentioning what they managed to accomplish during the week.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Please send a brief update to your manager and Kyachalrahahai@olagroup.in (email will be active in an hour or so) with 3-5 bullet points about what you got done last week. Keep it simple and to the point,&rdquo; Aggarwal said.&nbsp;
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Further, he said that in the coming days, Ola employees would be expected to submit their weekly reports before Sunday.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Use the email subject: &lsquo;Weekly updates&rsquo;. The deadline for this is today end of the day. Going forward, we will expect the email before Sunday end of the day. Everyone has to send this,&rdquo; the CEO said.&nbsp;
<h2>How is it similar to Musk's move?</h2>
The US federal workers were sent an email by Elon Musk&rsquo;s team asking workers, &ldquo;What did you do last week?&rdquo; Musk warned that failing to reply to the email would be taken as their resignation, sparking confusion among the employees.&nbsp;
Later, during the first Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump and Musk defended the email sent to federal employees, demanding what they have done in their job recently.
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<h2>Ola CEO being mocked on social media&nbsp;</h2>
After the "copycat move" by Aggarwal, netizens were seen mocking the Ola CEO on social media.&nbsp;
One of the users said, "From the first product itself, they've been just copying."
"Understandable. The likes of Bhavish have made their entire careers out of copying the trends in the West. They're not innovators,&rdquo; another said.&nbsp;
Another user wrote, &ldquo;The unoriginality and frequent plagiarism is so cringe-worthy. It's a hallmark of Indian society. Been noticing it for decades."
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(With inputs from agencies)
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India news: Aggarwal sent an internal message last week, stating that the Ola employees will be expected to share weekly updates in 3 to 5 bullet points.

In Elon Musk's style, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has asked his employees to submit weekly reports mentioning what they have achieved, else face terminations. Aggarwal sent an internal message last week, stating that the Ola employees will be expected to share weekly updates in 3 to 5 bullet points. He asked them to send the updates directly to him and to the concerned employee's direct reporting manager. The OLA CEO named this initiative "What's going on? (Kya chal raha hai?)". Also read: They/Them vs Us: Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal’s pronoun comments reek of queerphobia, ignorance “We're starting "Kya Chai Raha Hai?"—a simple way to share your weekly updates directly with me and your managers, starting today,” Aggarwal told employees in his message last week. The employees were advised to use clear language and bullet points while mentioning what they managed to accomplish during the week. “Please send a brief update to your manager and Kyachalrahahai@olagroup.in (email will be active in an hour or so) with 3-5 bullet points about what you got done last week. Keep it simple and to the point,” Aggarwal said. Also read: Musk warns federal workers to return to office or be put on administrative leave Further, he said that in the coming days, Ola employees would be expected to submit their weekly reports before Sunday. “Use the email subject: ‘Weekly updates’. The deadline for this is today end of the day. Going forward, we will expect the email before Sunday end of the day. Everyone has to send this,” the CEO said. How is it similar to Musk's move? The US federal workers were sent an email by Elon Musk’s team asking workers, “What did you do last week?” Musk warned that failing to reply to the email would be taken as their resignation, sparking confusion among the employees. Later, during the first Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump and Musk defended the email sent to federal employees, demanding what they have done in their job recently. Also read: US federal employees who don’t respond to email are ‘presumed dead’, says Musk Ola CEO being mocked on social media After the "copycat move" by Aggarwal, netizens were seen mocking the Ola CEO on social media. One of the users said, "From the first product itself, they've been just copying." "Understandable. The likes of Bhavish have made their entire careers out of copying the trends in the West. They're not innovators,” another said. Another user wrote, “The unoriginality and frequent plagiarism is so cringe-worthy. It's a hallmark of Indian society. Been noticing it for decades." Also read: US judge delays deadline for Musk's 'resign or be fired' buyout scheme for federal employees (With inputs from agencies)

In Musk style: Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal asks employees to send weekly reports of achievements

Elon Musk is known to post on his social media platform X regularly. In fact, the time difference between his posts is sometimes too small. Considering the sheer number of posts he makes on X, experts are now wondering if he gets any sleep at all. The Economist has compiled a graph that tracked Musk's tweets from 2014 until November 2024. Citing it, politics and sports analyst Nate Silver points out that Musk must be sleeping a lot less.
The data on the graph shows the dates of the posts along with the time of the day. The graph shows that his posts on X have become more frequent in the past few years, especially since he acquired the social media platform in 2022, The Futurism reported citing The Economist graph.
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The Economist noted that as Musk broke onto the political stage, he started making more and more posts about matters such as immigration, free speech and also wokeism.
As per the graph, Musk does get some sleep but does not hit the bed at night around the same time as most people do. He seems to be sleeping mostly between 3 and 10 am. This is only on days when he puts down the phone and stops posting on X.
<h2>Musk on his sleeping habits</h2>
This is almost in sync with Musk's previous statements about his sleep habits when he said on the "Full Send" podcast in 2022 that he goes to sleep at 3 am and wakes up by 9 or 9:30 am.&nbsp;
However, he admitted to CNBC a year later that little shut-eye time was wreaking havoc on his mental health.
He said "even though I&rsquo;m awake more hours, I get less done", adding, "The brain pain level is bad if I get less than six hours." He told biographer Walter Isaacson that his lack of sleep was caused by stress and he even experienced intense nausea and vomiting.
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But, Musk doesn't seem to have learned his lesson as he is now posting on X a lot more.&nbsp;
<h2>All work, no sleep at DOGE and SpaceX</h2>
The bigger problem is that while Musk isn't sleeping as much, he is casting his habit on his employees as well. There have been reports of his SpaceX staff members sleeping in the office and putting in countless hours at work to make his Mars plans happen.
He even pushed with work overload at X as well after he took over. Now at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk is said to have moved sofa beds into the Office of Personnel Management.

World Trending News - Musk posts a lot on X. Does he ever sleep? A new analysis shows that the SpaceX CEO has been sleeping a lot less ever since he joined hands with Donald Trump.

Elon Musk is known to post on his social media platform X regularly. In fact, the time difference between his posts is sometimes too small. Considering the sheer number of posts he makes on X, experts are now wondering if he gets any sleep at all. The Economist has compiled a graph that tracked Musk's tweets from 2014 until November 2024. Citing it, politics and sports analyst Nate Silver points out that Musk must be sleeping a lot less. The data on the graph shows the dates of the posts along with the time of the day. The graph shows that his posts on X have become more frequent in the past few years, especially since he acquired the social media platform in 2022, The Futurism reported citing The Economist graph. Also Read: DOGE ate my savings?: Elon Musk claims his department saved $105bn, but math doesn’t add up The Economist noted that as Musk broke onto the political stage, he started making more and more posts about matters such as immigration, free speech and also wokeism. As per the graph, Musk does get some sleep but does not hit the bed at night around the same time as most people do. He seems to be sleeping mostly between 3 and 10 am. This is only on days when he puts down the phone and stops posting on X. Musk on his sleeping habits This is almost in sync with Musk's previous statements about his sleep habits when he said on the "Full Send" podcast in 2022 that he goes to sleep at 3 am and wakes up by 9 or 9:30 am. However, he admitted to CNBC a year later that little shut-eye time was wreaking havoc on his mental health. He said "even though I’m awake more hours, I get less done", adding, "The brain pain level is bad if I get less than six hours." He told biographer Walter Isaacson that his lack of sleep was caused by stress and he even experienced intense nausea and vomiting. Also Read: Anti-Musk protests erupt at Tesla dealerships across US, nine arrested in New York But, Musk doesn't seem to have learned his lesson as he is now posting on X a lot more. All work, no sleep at DOGE and SpaceX The bigger problem is that while Musk isn't sleeping as much, he is casting his habit on his employees as well. There have been reports of his SpaceX staff members sleeping in the office and putting in countless hours at work to make his Mars plans happen. He even pushed with work overload at X as well after he took over. Now at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk is said to have moved sofa beds into the Office of Personnel Management.

All X, little sleep for Musk? New analysis shows when DOGE chief hits the bed

Elon Musk has branded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "evil" for pushing what he referred to as a "forever war" with Russia.&nbsp;
<h2>What did Musk say?</h2>
Reacting to a screenshot of a Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump, the DOGE chief alleged, "Zelensky wants a forever war, a never-ending graft meat grinder."
"This is evil," he remarked.
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Zelensky wants a forever war, a never-ending graft meat grinder. This is evil. <a href="https://t.co/FVaEkIm7Gq">https://t.co/FVaEkIm7Gq</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1896620487046041778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
In the post, Trump slammed Zelensky for his statement that the end to the war with Russia was "still very, very far away".
"This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelensky, and America will not put up with it for much longer," said the US president, adding that the Ukrainian leader "doesn't want there to be peace as long as he has America's backing".
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Musk, in another post, agreed that Zelensky "knows if the war ends, his power ends," and proposed that the Ukrainian leader "should be offered some kind of amnesty in a neutral country in exchange for a peaceful transition back to democracy in Ukraine."
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True. As distasteful as it is, Zelensky should be offered some kind of amnesty in a neutral country in exchange for a peaceful transition back to democracy in Ukraine. <a href="https://t.co/ZpF6nLIDtw">https://t.co/ZpF6nLIDtw</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1896693369948311986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
In yet another post, the X CEO alleged that Zelensky loves his "spotlight".
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-guy-doesnt-want-peace-trump-slams-zelenskys-remark-suggesting-ukraine-peace-deal-is-far-away-8775562">&lsquo;This guy doesn&rsquo;t want peace&rsquo;: Trump slams Zelensky&rsquo;s remark suggesting Ukraine peace deal is &lsquo;far away&rsquo;</a>
"Zelensky wants a forever war, because he loses his spotlight on the international stage as soon as peace is achieved". &nbsp;
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Zelensky wants a forever war, because he loses his spotlight on the international stage as soon as peace is achieved
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1896627860007469253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>The Trump-Zelenksy spat</h2>
These statements come just days after Zelensky and Trump &mdash; backed by his Vice President JD Vance &mdash; engaged in a spat in front of the media at the Oval Office last week. The Ukrainian leader and the US president met at the White House on Friday (Feb 28) to sign a mineral deal. However, that did not happen, and the two leaders ended up having a very public disagreement.
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In the aftermath, on Monday (Mar 3), Trump reportedly suspended military aid to Ukraine. Speaking to AFP on the condition of anonymity, a White House official said: "The President has been clear that he is focused on peace. We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well".
"We are pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it is contributing to a solution," the official added.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
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World | Trending News | Elon Musk criticises Ukraine's President Zelensky as evil for advocating a forever war with Russia, suggesting it sustains his 'international spotlight'.

Elon Musk has branded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "evil" for pushing what he referred to as a "forever war" with Russia. What did Musk say? Reacting to a screenshot of a Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump, the DOGE chief alleged, "Zelensky wants a forever war, a never-ending graft meat grinder." "This is evil," he remarked. Zelensky wants a forever war, a never-ending graft meat grinder. This is evil. https://t.co/FVaEkIm7Gq — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 3, 2025 In the post, Trump slammed Zelensky for his statement that the end to the war with Russia was "still very, very far away". "This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelensky, and America will not put up with it for much longer," said the US president, adding that the Ukrainian leader "doesn't want there to be peace as long as he has America's backing". Also read | WATCH | Give Americans stake in Ukraine, that will be 'best security guarantee': JD Vance Musk, in another post, agreed that Zelensky "knows if the war ends, his power ends," and proposed that the Ukrainian leader "should be offered some kind of amnesty in a neutral country in exchange for a peaceful transition back to democracy in Ukraine." True. As distasteful as it is, Zelensky should be offered some kind of amnesty in a neutral country in exchange for a peaceful transition back to democracy in Ukraine. https://t.co/ZpF6nLIDtw — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 3, 2025 In yet another post, the X CEO alleged that Zelensky loves his "spotlight". Also read | ‘This guy doesn’t want peace’: Trump slams Zelensky’s remark suggesting Ukraine peace deal is ‘far away’ "Zelensky wants a forever war, because he loses his spotlight on the international stage as soon as peace is achieved". Zelensky wants a forever war, because he loses his spotlight on the international stage as soon as peace is achieved — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 3, 2025 The Trump-Zelenksy spat These statements come just days after Zelensky and Trump — backed by his Vice President JD Vance — engaged in a spat in front of the media at the Oval Office last week. The Ukrainian leader and the US president met at the White House on Friday (Feb 28) to sign a mineral deal. However, that did not happen, and the two leaders ended up having a very public disagreement. Also read | Donald Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine amid war: Report In the aftermath, on Monday (Mar 3), Trump reportedly suspended military aid to Ukraine. Speaking to AFP on the condition of anonymity, a White House official said: "The President has been clear that he is focused on peace. We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well". "We are pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it is contributing to a solution," the official added. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk brands Ukraine President Zelensky 'evil' for pushing 'forever war' with Russia

Elon Musk&rsquo;s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has updated its &ldquo;wall of receipts&rdquo;, now claiming to have saved US taxpayers an estimated $105 billion. However, the department&rsquo;s own records show a much smaller amount.
According to DOGE&rsquo;s figures, the total savings come to about $19 billion. This includes $8 billion from cancelled contracts, $10 billion from grants that were stopped, and $660 million from terminated leases. The department also claims that these actions have saved $652.17 per US taxpayer, though this number appears to be much higher than what the data supports.
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<h2>Concerns over accuracy</h2>
Since its launch, DOGE has faced close scrutiny, especially after its first receipts wall contained major errors. One of the biggest mistakes involved a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) contract. DOGE initially claimed it had saved $8 billion, but the actual contract was only worth $8 million.
The department quickly corrected this and other mistakes, but it has not explained why its estimated savings are much higher than what its website can verify. DOGE updates its records weekly and has promised to introduce real-time updates soon.
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<h2>Old cancellations counted as new savings</h2>
A report by The New York Times found that DOGE has taken credit for contract cancellations from decades ago. One example listed on its website was $53.7 million in savings from a US Coast Guard contract that was actually cancelled in 2005 during George W. Bush&rsquo;s presidency.
The report also suggested that DOGE has been removing incorrect claims only to replace them with new ones. While there are many contracts for taxpayers to keep track of, experts who study government spending have noticed these mistakes.
Lisa Shea Mundt, an analyst at The Pulse of GovCon, said many of DOGE&rsquo;s claimed savings do not count as actual savings.
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&ldquo;These are not savings,&rdquo; she told the Times. &ldquo;The money&rsquo;s been spent. Period. Point blank.&rdquo;
<h2>Questions about the team&rsquo;s experience</h2>
The Times also raised concerns about whether DOGE&rsquo;s staff are qualified to handle complex government contracts. Many of the department&rsquo;s young employees have ties to Musk&rsquo;s companies, but may not have enough experience with federal budgeting and contracts.
&ldquo;The mistakes also seem to call into question the team members&rsquo; competence&mdash;whether they understand the government well enough to cut it while avoiding catastrophe,&rdquo; the report stated.
Musk has said that mistakes will happen but will be fixed quickly. However, some of these errors may have serious consequences.
A former USAID official warned that some of DOGE&rsquo;s actions could have put lives at risk. Musk confirmed at a Cabinet meeting last week that DOGE had briefly cut funding for Ebola prevention, though he said the funding was restored quickly.
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The department also came under criticism after it was revealed that 400,000 boxes of USAID-branded &ldquo;Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food&rdquo; were stuck in a warehouse in Georgia because of budget cuts. These food packages are meant to help malnourished children in crisis areas.
Jon Favreau, former Barack Obama speechwriter and co-host of Pod Save America, criticised Musk over the issue. &ldquo;Kids will die because Elon Musk starved them of food we already paid for,&rdquo; Favreau wrote.
Musk responded by calling Favreau &ldquo;an imbecilic propagandist who lies to score cheap political points&rdquo; but later admitted the funding cut had happened. He said the decision had been reversed.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: According to DOGE’s figures, the total savings come to about $19 billion. This includes $8 billion from cancelled contracts, $10 billion from grants that were stopped, and $660 million from terminated leases.

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has updated its “wall of receipts”, now claiming to have saved US taxpayers an estimated $105 billion. However, the department’s own records show a much smaller amount. According to DOGE’s figures, the total savings come to about $19 billion. This includes $8 billion from cancelled contracts, $10 billion from grants that were stopped, and $660 million from terminated leases. The department also claims that these actions have saved $652.17 per US taxpayer, though this number appears to be much higher than what the data supports. Also read: ‘This guy doesn’t want peace’: Trump slams Zelensky’s remark suggesting Ukraine peace deal is 'far away' Concerns over accuracy Since its launch, DOGE has faced close scrutiny, especially after its first receipts wall contained major errors. One of the biggest mistakes involved a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) contract. DOGE initially claimed it had saved $8 billion, but the actual contract was only worth $8 million. The department quickly corrected this and other mistakes, but it has not explained why its estimated savings are much higher than what its website can verify. DOGE updates its records weekly and has promised to introduce real-time updates soon. Also read: Trump claims he’s the only US prez who didn’t ‘surrender’ Ukraine’s land to Putin, but history says otherwise Old cancellations counted as new savings A report by The New York Times found that DOGE has taken credit for contract cancellations from decades ago. One example listed on its website was $53.7 million in savings from a US Coast Guard contract that was actually cancelled in 2005 during George W. Bush’s presidency. The report also suggested that DOGE has been removing incorrect claims only to replace them with new ones. While there are many contracts for taxpayers to keep track of, experts who study government spending have noticed these mistakes. Lisa Shea Mundt, an analyst at The Pulse of GovCon, said many of DOGE’s claimed savings do not count as actual savings. Also read: ‘Stand up to a powerful Russian’: Oscars host Conan O’Brien mocks Trump over ugly spat with Zelensky | Watch “These are not savings,” she told the Times. “The money’s been spent. Period. Point blank.” Questions about the team’s experience The Times also raised concerns about whether DOGE’s staff are qualified to handle complex government contracts. Many of the department’s young employees have ties to Musk’s companies, but may not have enough experience with federal budgeting and contracts. “The mistakes also seem to call into question the team members’ competence—whether they understand the government well enough to cut it while avoiding catastrophe,” the report stated. Musk has said that mistakes will happen but will be fixed quickly. However, some of these errors may have serious consequences. A former USAID official warned that some of DOGE’s actions could have put lives at risk. Musk confirmed at a Cabinet meeting last week that DOGE had briefly cut funding for Ebola prevention, though he said the funding was restored quickly. Also read: ‘WEAK, TOTALLY INEFFECTIVE LOSER’: Trump rages at ex-security adviser who said he’s ‘being played’ by Putin The department also came under criticism after it was revealed that 400,000 boxes of USAID-branded “Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food” were stuck in a warehouse in Georgia because of budget cuts. These food packages are meant to help malnourished children in crisis areas. Jon Favreau, former Barack Obama speechwriter and co-host of Pod Save America, criticised Musk over the issue. “Kids will die because Elon Musk starved them of food we already paid for,” Favreau wrote. Musk responded by calling Favreau “an imbecilic propagandist who lies to score cheap political points” but later admitted the funding cut had happened. He said the decision had been reversed. (With inputs from agencies)

DOGE ate my savings?: Elon Musk claims his department saved $105bn, but math doesn’t add up

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to X, mocking the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his spat at the White House with US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;
On March 2, the billionaire and Trump&rsquo;s close aide posted a meme, suggesting that Zelensky could bring the war to an end but refuses to do so as he seeks security guarantees.&nbsp;
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In the meme posted on X, a person can be seen standing near the control of a tram that runs over people. Referring to the Ukrainian president, Musk writes, &ldquo;You can stop the tram at any moment, but you refuse because you need guarantees that it won&rsquo;t start moving again in a few years.&rdquo;
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<h2>Social media reacts</h2>
Thousands of responses from social media users flooded the comments section with different reactions, as some show support for Ukraine, while others back Musk&rsquo;s views.
&ldquo;Putin can stop the tram at any moment,&rdquo; some users write. Some also argue that it was Russia that invaded Ukraine.
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&ldquo;Do you think this accurately represents Zelensky&rsquo;s position, or is the situation more complex than this meme suggests?,&rdquo; another commented.
&ldquo;A leader who can&rsquo;t win but refuses to stop is a leader who doesn&rsquo;t care how many have to die,&rdquo; said another.
<h2>Musk&rsquo;s warning to Zelensky</h2>
In another post, the billionaire replied to his post from October 2022, warning the Ukrainian president.
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&ldquo;What I said over 2 years ago was that Ukraine should seek peace or suffer severe loss of life for no gains. The latter was Zelensky&rsquo;s choice,&rdquo; he wrote. &ldquo;Now, he wants to do that again. This is cruel and inhumane.&rdquo;
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What I said over 2 years ago was that Ukraine should seek peace or suffer severe loss of life for no gains. The latter was Zelensky&rsquo;s choice. Now, he wants to do that again. This is cruel and inhumane. <a href="https://t.co/44DZhnH98s">https://t.co/44DZhnH98s</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1896158580690350303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2025</a></blockquote>

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This comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host a crucial defence summit in London on March 2 to gather support for securing a just and enduring peace in Ukraine as Russia continues the ongoing invasion.
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Starmer will be hosting European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who arrived in the UK on Saturday.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | On March 2, the billionaire and Trump’s close aide posted a meme suggesting that Zelensky could bring the war to an end but refuses to do so as he seeks security guarantees.

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to X, mocking the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his spat at the White House with US President Donald Trump. On March 2, the billionaire and Trump’s close aide posted a meme, suggesting that Zelensky could bring the war to an end but refuses to do so as he seeks security guarantees. pic.twitter.com/wOh0spa2nv — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 2, 2025 In the meme posted on X, a person can be seen standing near the control of a tram that runs over people. Referring to the Ukrainian president, Musk writes, “You can stop the tram at any moment, but you refuse because you need guarantees that it won’t start moving again in a few years.” Also read | 'Weapons production in Ukraine': What's inside the Starmer-Zelensky $2.84bn loan agreement? Social media reacts Thousands of responses from social media users flooded the comments section with different reactions, as some show support for Ukraine, while others back Musk’s views. “Putin can stop the tram at any moment,” some users write. Some also argue that it was Russia that invaded Ukraine. Also read | Elon Musk demands account of 'hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine' after Trump-Zelensky clash “Do you think this accurately represents Zelensky’s position, or is the situation more complex than this meme suggests?,” another commented. “A leader who can’t win but refuses to stop is a leader who doesn’t care how many have to die,” said another. Musk’s warning to Zelensky In another post, the billionaire replied to his post from October 2022, warning the Ukrainian president. Also read | Elon Musk publicly supports US withdrawal from UN and NATO “What I said over 2 years ago was that Ukraine should seek peace or suffer severe loss of life for no gains. The latter was Zelensky’s choice,” he wrote. “Now, he wants to do that again. This is cruel and inhumane.” What I said over 2 years ago was that Ukraine should seek peace or suffer severe loss of life for no gains. The latter was Zelensky’s choice. Now, he wants to do that again. This is cruel and inhumane. https://t.co/44DZhnH98s — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 2, 2025 This comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host a crucial defence summit in London on March 2 to gather support for securing a just and enduring peace in Ukraine as Russia continues the ongoing invasion. Also read | LIVE | European Summit Updates: Leaders arrive at crucial defence summit in London Starmer will be hosting European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who arrived in the UK on Saturday. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk mocks Ukraine’s Zelensky in social media meme for seeking security guarantees

Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), publicly expressed support for the United States withdrawing from the United Nations (UN) and NATO.
Musk retweeted a social media post by a user that said "it's time" for the United States "to leave NATO and the UN," by replying "I agree".
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I agree <a href="https://t.co/ZhjBXCTQfp">https://t.co/ZhjBXCTQfp</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1896026564019830820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
This comes after Senator Mike Lee introduced the Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025 in the month of February.
It aims to terminate US membership in the UN and its affiliated organisations, while also cutting off funding to these groups.&nbsp;
In addition, it also intends to revoke the agreement that permits the UN to keep its headquarters in New York and remove diplomatic immunity for UN employees in the United States.
Lee, while speaking to Fox News Digital, had said that the UN had descended into a &ldquo;platform for tyrants and a venue to attack America and her allies&rdquo;.&nbsp;
&ldquo;As President Trump revolutionizes our foreign policy by putting America first, we should withdraw from this sham organization and prioritize real alliances that keep our country safe and prosperous,&rdquo; he said.
The United States is the largest financial contributor to the United Nations, accounting for a significant portion of the organisation's budget. In 2022, the US provided over $18 billion in funding.
US President Donald Trump has, in several instances, expressed his dissatisfaction with the operations of NATO.
He had issued a warning even before his elections that the United States might pull out of the North Atlantic Alliance unless European partners bore greater financial responsibility for their own security.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: US President Donald Trump has during several instances expressed his dissatisfaction with the operations of NATO. He had issued a warning even before his elections that the United States might pull out of the North Atlantic Alliance.

Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), publicly expressed support for the United States withdrawing from the United Nations (UN) and NATO. Musk retweeted a social media post by a user that said "it's time" for the United States "to leave NATO and the UN," by replying "I agree". I agree https://t.co/ZhjBXCTQfp — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 2, 2025 This comes after Senator Mike Lee introduced the Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025 in the month of February. It aims to terminate US membership in the UN and its affiliated organisations, while also cutting off funding to these groups. In addition, it also intends to revoke the agreement that permits the UN to keep its headquarters in New York and remove diplomatic immunity for UN employees in the United States. Lee, while speaking to Fox News Digital, had said that the UN had descended into a “platform for tyrants and a venue to attack America and her allies”. “As President Trump revolutionizes our foreign policy by putting America first, we should withdraw from this sham organization and prioritize real alliances that keep our country safe and prosperous,” he said. The United States is the largest financial contributor to the United Nations, accounting for a significant portion of the organisation's budget. In 2022, the US provided over $18 billion in funding. US President Donald Trump has, in several instances, expressed his dissatisfaction with the operations of NATO. He had issued a warning even before his elections that the United States might pull out of the North Atlantic Alliance unless European partners bore greater financial responsibility for their own security. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk publicly supports US withdrawal from UN and NATO

As Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, Seldon Lycurgus, with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, their son&rsquo;s Punjabi roots have renewed an interest in Zilis&rsquo; Indian heritage.
On Saturday (Mar 1), Zilis announced the birth of their fourth child in an X post.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-welcomes-his-14th-child-4th-with-partner-shivon-zilis-8767605">Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, 4th with partner Shivon Zilis</a>
&ldquo;Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia&rsquo;s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son Seldon Lycurgus. Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold. Love him so much,&rdquo; she wrote.
To this, Musk responded with a heart emoji in the comments section.
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<h2>Punjabi roots</h2>
Born in Ontario, Canada, Shivon Zilis&rsquo;s mother is a Punjabi Indian, while her father is a Caucasian Canadian. In an interview with People magazine in 2015, Shivon said that she &ldquo;pretty much turned out white&mdash;I just got the big eyes from the Punjabi side.&rdquo;
Many people were surprised to find out that four of Elon Musk&rsquo;s children, whom he had with Zilis, have Indian roots.
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just learned that shivon zilis is indian ?! <a href="https://t.co/9l6pt897lE">pic.twitter.com/9l6pt897lE</a>
&mdash; . (@pglonghouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/pglonghouse/status/1895650829119758370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a></blockquote>

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<h2>Who is Shivon Zilis?</h2>
Zilis graduated from Yale University in 2008 and holds economics and philosophy degrees. She positioned herself in the tech industry and has worked at IBM and Bloomberg Beta, where she focused on machine intelligence.
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From 2017 to 2019, she worked at Tesla as a project director for the Autopilot team. Currently, she is appointed as the director of operations and special projects at Neuralink, which was co-founded by Musk.
Apart from the recent announcement of the birth of their fourth child, Zilis and Musk have four children together. In 2021, they welcomed the twins, Azure and Strider. In 2024, they had their third child, Arcadia.&nbsp;
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During his recent meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Musk was accompanied by Zilis.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | Born in Ontario, Canada, Shivon Zilis’s mother is a Punjabi Indian, while her father is a Caucasian Canadian. Many people were surprised to find out that four of Elon Musk’s children, whom he had with Zilis, have Indian roots.

As Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, Seldon Lycurgus, with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, their son’s Punjabi roots have renewed an interest in Zilis’ Indian heritage. On Saturday (Mar 1), Zilis announced the birth of their fourth child in an X post. Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, 4th with partner Shivon Zilis “Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia’s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son Seldon Lycurgus. Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold. Love him so much,” she wrote. To this, Musk responded with a heart emoji in the comments section. Also read | Trump’s closest aide Elon Musk once called him a ‘f***ing moron’: Report Punjabi roots Born in Ontario, Canada, Shivon Zilis’s mother is a Punjabi Indian, while her father is a Caucasian Canadian. In an interview with People magazine in 2015, Shivon said that she “pretty much turned out white—I just got the big eyes from the Punjabi side.” Many people were surprised to find out that four of Elon Musk’s children, whom he had with Zilis, have Indian roots. just learned that shivon zilis is indian ?! pic.twitter.com/9l6pt897lE — . (@pglonghouse) March 1, 2025 Who is Shivon Zilis? Zilis graduated from Yale University in 2008 and holds economics and philosophy degrees. She positioned herself in the tech industry and has worked at IBM and Bloomberg Beta, where she focused on machine intelligence. Also read | Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship at risk? 250,000 citizens sign petition to strip him of Canada passport From 2017 to 2019, she worked at Tesla as a project director for the Autopilot team. Currently, she is appointed as the director of operations and special projects at Neuralink, which was co-founded by Musk. Apart from the recent announcement of the birth of their fourth child, Zilis and Musk have four children together. In 2021, they welcomed the twins, Azure and Strider. In 2024, they had their third child, Arcadia. Also read | Elon Musk demands account of 'hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine' after Trump-Zelensky clash During his recent meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Musk was accompanied by Zilis. (With inputs from agencies)

Does Elon Musk’s 14th child with Shivon Zilis have Punjabi roots?

Foreign intelligence agencies, including those of Russia and China, are stepping up efforts to recruit US federal employees working in national security, particularly those who have recently been dismissed or fear they may soon lose their jobs, according to a CNN report.
The move appears to be an attempt to take advantage of mass layoffs within the federal workforce under the Trump administration and DOGE's cost cutting efforts.
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Sources told CNN that intelligence services from Russia and China are focusing on former employees with security clearances, as well as probationary workers at risk of termination. 
These individuals may possess valuable insights into US critical infrastructure and government operations. At least two countries have already launched recruitment websites and are aggressively reaching out to federal employees via LinkedIn, the sources added.
A document from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) suggests the intelligence community is &ldquo;highly confident&rdquo; that foreign adversaries are seeking to recruit laid-off workers, taking advantage of the administration&rsquo;s cost-cutting plans.
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&ldquo;The adversaries think the employees are at their most vulnerable right now. Out of a job, bitter about being fired, etc.,&rdquo; one of the sources told CNN.
Another familiar with recent US intelligence assessments, told CNN, &ldquo;It doesn&rsquo;t take a lot of imagination to see that these cast-aside federal workers with a wealth of institutional knowledge represent staggeringly attractive targets to the intelligence services of our competitors and adversaries.&rdquo;
The CIA has been discussing the risks and potential countermeasures in recent weeks. However, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has framed these discussions as a form of disloyalty.
Speaking on Fox News&rsquo; Jesse Watters show, Gabbard criticised those involved in raising concerns, &ldquo;I am curious about how they think this is a good tactic to keep their job. They&rsquo;re exposing themselves essentially by making this indirect threat using their propaganda arm. Their loyalty is not at all to America. It is not to the American people or the Constitution. It is to themselves.&rdquo;
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She further stated, &ldquo;And these are exactly the kind of people that we need to root out, get rid of, so that the patriots who do work in this area, who are committed to our core mission, can actually focus on that.&rdquo;
<h2>Major layoffs in CIA and the Defence Department</h2>
Meanwhile, both the CIA and the Defence Department are considering major reductions in personnel. A Pentagon memo last week indicated that over 5,000 probationary employees, many of whom have worked for a year or less, could face termination in the near future. The CIA has already dismissed more than 20 officers involved in diversity initiatives, many of whom are now contesting their dismissals in court.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The move appears to be an attempt to take advantage of mass layoffs within the federal workforce under the Trump administration and DOGE's cost cutting efforts.

Foreign intelligence agencies, including those of Russia and China, are stepping up efforts to recruit US federal employees working in national security, particularly those who have recently been dismissed or fear they may soon lose their jobs, according to a CNN report. The move appears to be an attempt to take advantage of mass layoffs within the federal workforce under the Trump administration and DOGE's cost cutting efforts. Also read: ‘What does Putin have on him?’ Key witness accuses Trump of betraying Zelensky as both leaders meet Sources told CNN that intelligence services from Russia and China are focusing on former employees with security clearances, as well as probationary workers at risk of termination. These individuals may possess valuable insights into US critical infrastructure and government operations. At least two countries have already launched recruitment websites and are aggressively reaching out to federal employees via LinkedIn, the sources added. A document from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) suggests the intelligence community is “highly confident” that foreign adversaries are seeking to recruit laid-off workers, taking advantage of the administration’s cost-cutting plans. Also read: 'Grateful to US, Trump': 'Immensely' thankful Zelensky, hints at being friends with Trump after ugly WH spat “The adversaries think the employees are at their most vulnerable right now. Out of a job, bitter about being fired, etc.,” one of the sources told CNN. Another familiar with recent US intelligence assessments, told CNN, “It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to see that these cast-aside federal workers with a wealth of institutional knowledge represent staggeringly attractive targets to the intelligence services of our competitors and adversaries.” The CIA has been discussing the risks and potential countermeasures in recent weeks. However, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has framed these discussions as a form of disloyalty. Speaking on Fox News’ Jesse Watters show, Gabbard criticised those involved in raising concerns, “I am curious about how they think this is a good tactic to keep their job. They’re exposing themselves essentially by making this indirect threat using their propaganda arm. Their loyalty is not at all to America. It is not to the American people or the Constitution. It is to themselves.” Also read: Elon Musk demands account of 'hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine' after Trump-Zelensky clash She further stated, “And these are exactly the kind of people that we need to root out, get rid of, so that the patriots who do work in this area, who are committed to our core mission, can actually focus on that.” Major layoffs in CIA and the Defence Department Meanwhile, both the CIA and the Defence Department are considering major reductions in personnel. A Pentagon memo last week indicated that over 5,000 probationary employees, many of whom have worked for a year or less, could face termination in the near future. The CIA has already dismissed more than 20 officers involved in diversity initiatives, many of whom are now contesting their dismissals in court. (With inputs from agencies)

'Bitter, out of job': Russia, China want to hire federal employees laid off under Trump's cost-cutting efforts

After the heated discussion between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, Elon Musk demanded the account for "hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine" by the United States.&nbsp;
Taking to the social media platform on Saturday (March 1), Musk wrote, "Time to find out what really happened to the hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine ... "
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Time to find out what really happened to the hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine &hellip;
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1895591926667358635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
As per the Kiel Institute, a German-based think tank tracking support going into Ukraine, the US has provided $119.7 billion in aid between January 2022 and December 2024 to Ukraine.
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In another post just after, Musk took a jibe at the support given to Zelensky by world leaders. He reposted the screenshots of a message posted by Ursula von der Leyen, President of EU Commission, Roberta Metsola, President of EU Parliament, Antonio Costa, President of European Council and other. All the leaders posted the same message - "Your dignity honors the bravery pf the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear president Zelensky. we will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace."&nbsp;
Musk seemed questioning the support as he wrote, "So natural and organic," with a confused emoji.&nbsp;
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So natural and organic 🙄 <a href="https://t.co/17sNacZTtA">https://t.co/17sNacZTtA</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1895596842613919994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>How White House turned into 'Fight House'?&nbsp;</h2>
It all started when Zelensky and Trump met in the White House for the discussion in the presence of media and Vice President J D Vance on Friday (Feb 28). The sober discussion turned into an ugly argument after Vance stressed the need for diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war and, in return, Zelensky asked him to visit Ukraine and see the situation of the war-torn region.&nbsp;
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"For four years, the United States of America had a president who stood up at press conferences and talked tough about Vladimir Putin, and then Putin invaded Ukraine and destroyed a significant chunk of the country. The path to peace and the path to prosperity is, maybe, engaging in diplomacy," Vance said, taking a dig at the former US president Joe Biden.&nbsp;
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"Okay. So he (Vladimir Putin) occupied it, our parts, big parts of Ukraine, parts of east and Crimea. So, he occupied it in 2014. During a lot of years - I'm not speaking about just Biden, but those times was (Barack) Obama, then President Trump, then President Biden, now President Trump and God bless, now, President Trump will stop him. But during 2014, nobody stopped him. He just occupied and took. He killed people," Zelensky said.&nbsp;
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The discussion later on turned into a heated and ugly argument between the two sides after which the Ukrainian president was told to leave by Trump officials.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | TRENDING | As per the Kiel Institute, a German-based think tank tracking support going into Ukraine, the US has provided $119.7 billion on aid between January 2022 and December 2024 to Ukraine.

After the heated discussion between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, Elon Musk demanded the account for "hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine" by the United States. Taking to the social media platform on Saturday (March 1), Musk wrote, "Time to find out what really happened to the hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine ... " Time to find out what really happened to the hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine … — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 28, 2025 As per the Kiel Institute, a German-based think tank tracking support going into Ukraine, the US has provided $119.7 billion in aid between January 2022 and December 2024 to Ukraine. Also read: Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, 4th with partner Shivon Zilis In another post just after, Musk took a jibe at the support given to Zelensky by world leaders. He reposted the screenshots of a message posted by Ursula von der Leyen, President of EU Commission, Roberta Metsola, President of EU Parliament, Antonio Costa, President of European Council and other. All the leaders posted the same message - "Your dignity honors the bravery pf the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear president Zelensky. we will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace." Musk seemed questioning the support as he wrote, "So natural and organic," with a confused emoji. So natural and organic 🙄 https://t.co/17sNacZTtA — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 28, 2025 How White House turned into 'Fight House'? It all started when Zelensky and Trump met in the White House for the discussion in the presence of media and Vice President J D Vance on Friday (Feb 28). The sober discussion turned into an ugly argument after Vance stressed the need for diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war and, in return, Zelensky asked him to visit Ukraine and see the situation of the war-torn region. Also read: US federal employees who don’t respond to email are ‘presumed dead’, says Musk "For four years, the United States of America had a president who stood up at press conferences and talked tough about Vladimir Putin, and then Putin invaded Ukraine and destroyed a significant chunk of the country. The path to peace and the path to prosperity is, maybe, engaging in diplomacy," Vance said, taking a dig at the former US president Joe Biden. Also read: Trump’s closest aide Elon Musk once called him a ‘f***ing moron’: Report "Okay. So he (Vladimir Putin) occupied it, our parts, big parts of Ukraine, parts of east and Crimea. So, he occupied it in 2014. During a lot of years - I'm not speaking about just Biden, but those times was (Barack) Obama, then President Trump, then President Biden, now President Trump and God bless, now, President Trump will stop him. But during 2014, nobody stopped him. He just occupied and took. He killed people," Zelensky said. Also read: 'Wow': Musk reacts as Tulsi Gabbard says over 100 intelligence officers fired over sexually explicit NSA chats The discussion later on turned into a heated and ugly argument between the two sides after which the Ukrainian president was told to leave by Trump officials. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk demands account of 'hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine' after Trump-Zelensky clash

Elon Musk and the department he spearheads, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/doge">DOGE</a>, has been making headlines for the job cut proposal in the US. And amid all the ire that Musk and US President Donald Trump are receiving for slashing jobs of federal workers, here's some news from Musk's personal life. The Tesla founder recently welcomed his 14th child. This is an announcement of his fourth child, Seldon Lycurgus, with partner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shivon-zilis">Shivon Zilis</a>.
Neuralink executive Zilis took to her social media account to announce the birth of their son. Her tweet read, "Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia&rsquo;s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son Seldon Lycurgus. Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold. Love him so much."
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The X and Tesla founder has three children with Zilis: twins Azure and Strider, though the third baby's name and gender is still under wraps and not disclosed to the public as yet.
But not too long ago, Ashley St. Clair, an author, announced the birth of her child with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/elon-musk">Elon Musk</a>; this announcement came on February 15, 2025. She wrote, "Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father. I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child's privacy and safety."
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She further added, "I intend to allow our child to grow in a normal and safe environment. For that reason, I ask that the media honour our child's privacy, and refrain from invasive reporting."
Musk has been a talking point for long now, but a certain mail sent by him to federal workers garnered eyeballs; the subject read, 'What did you do last week?'. The mail received on a Friday, stunned the workers, as it wasn't quite something they were looking forward to. But the internet keeps records and has not kept calm ever since.

The X and Tesla founder has three children with Zilis: twins Azure and Strider, though the third baby's name and gender is still under wraps and not disclosed to the public as yet

Elon Musk and the department he spearheads, DOGE, has been making headlines for the job cut proposal in the US. And amid all the ire that Musk and US President Donald Trump are receiving for slashing jobs of federal workers, here's some news from Musk's personal life. The Tesla founder recently welcomed his 14th child. This is an announcement of his fourth child, Seldon Lycurgus, with partner Shivon Zilis. Neuralink executive Zilis took to her social media account to announce the birth of their son. Her tweet read, "Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia’s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son Seldon Lycurgus. Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold. Love him so much." Also Read: What exactly happened? Trump-Zelensky's talks for peace turn into war of words - a blow-by-blow account The X and Tesla founder has three children with Zilis: twins Azure and Strider, though the third baby's name and gender is still under wraps and not disclosed to the public as yet. But not too long ago, Ashley St. Clair, an author, announced the birth of her child with Elon Musk; this announcement came on February 15, 2025. She wrote, "Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father. I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child's privacy and safety." Also Read: Pope suffers 'isolated episode of bronchospasm' in hospital, 'not out of danger' She further added, "I intend to allow our child to grow in a normal and safe environment. For that reason, I ask that the media honour our child's privacy, and refrain from invasive reporting." Musk has been a talking point for long now, but a certain mail sent by him to federal workers garnered eyeballs; the subject read, 'What did you do last week?'. The mail received on a Friday, stunned the workers, as it wasn't quite something they were looking forward to. But the internet keeps records and has not kept calm ever since.

Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, 4th with partner Shivon Zilis

During the first Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday (Feb 28), US President Donald Trump and his close aide Elon Musk defended the email sent to federal employees, demanding what they have done in their job recently.
When asked by a reporter whether federal workers who did not respond to the email risk being fired, Musk said that he wants to keep everyone who is doing well, otherwise, they should not be on the public payroll.
The billionaire said that Trump authorised the email. He added that another one is coming.
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&ldquo;We want to keep everyone who is essential and doing their job well, otherwise they should not be on the public payroll,&rdquo; he said.
Musk added that anyone who does not respond to the email &ldquo;is presumed dead&rdquo; or is &ldquo;a fraudster&rdquo;.
<h2>&lsquo;Maybe they don't exist&rsquo;</h2>
While Trump said, &ldquo;Maybe they don't exist&rdquo;, referring to more than a million federal employees who have not responded to the email yet.
Trump said during the meeting that those who haven&rsquo;t responded are &ldquo;on the bubble&rdquo;, adding that &ldquo;maybe they&rsquo;re going to be gone.&rdquo;
He also slammed former president Joe Biden, suggesting that his administration did not track their own workforce properly.
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&ldquo;We're trying to figure out who those people are who haven't responded. We're being a little more surgical in situations where people are doing classified stuff,&rdquo; Trump said.
Trump called on the cabinet members, urging them to &ldquo;do their own DOGE&rdquo; at their respective agencies. He also suggested the Environmental Protection Agency should shrink its workforce by up to 65 per cent.
A day earlier, the White House stated that over one million federal employees had responded to the email.
<h2>Musk&rsquo;s email</h2>
Federal workers were sent an email by Musk&rsquo;s team asking workers, &ldquo;What did you do last week?&rdquo; Musk warned that failing to reply to the email would be taken as their resignation, sparking confusion among the employees.&nbsp;
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However, FBI Director Kash Patel instructed the staff in his agency to &ldquo;please pause any responses&rdquo;, making clear that &ldquo;no employee is obligated to report their activities outside of their Department chain of command.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The US Office of Personnel Management also directed agencies that responses to the email were optional.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | When asked by a reporter about whether federal workers who did not respond to the email risk being fired, Musk said that he wants to keep everyone who is doing well, otherwise, they should not be on the public payroll.

During the first Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday (Feb 28), US President Donald Trump and his close aide Elon Musk defended the email sent to federal employees, demanding what they have done in their job recently. When asked by a reporter whether federal workers who did not respond to the email risk being fired, Musk said that he wants to keep everyone who is doing well, otherwise, they should not be on the public payroll. The billionaire said that Trump authorised the email. He added that another one is coming. Also read | 'Is anybody unhappy with Elon? We’ll throw you out: Trump Jokes about firing cabinet members “We want to keep everyone who is essential and doing their job well, otherwise they should not be on the public payroll,” he said. Musk added that anyone who does not respond to the email “is presumed dead” or is “a fraudster”. ‘Maybe they don't exist’ While Trump said, “Maybe they don't exist”, referring to more than a million federal employees who have not responded to the email yet. Trump said during the meeting that those who haven’t responded are “on the bubble”, adding that “maybe they’re going to be gone.” He also slammed former president Joe Biden, suggesting that his administration did not track their own workforce properly. Also read | Confidence in nation at 'all-time high': 10 key takeaways from Trump's first official cabinet meeting “We're trying to figure out who those people are who haven't responded. We're being a little more surgical in situations where people are doing classified stuff,” Trump said. Trump called on the cabinet members, urging them to “do their own DOGE” at their respective agencies. He also suggested the Environmental Protection Agency should shrink its workforce by up to 65 per cent. A day earlier, the White House stated that over one million federal employees had responded to the email. Musk’s email Federal workers were sent an email by Musk’s team asking workers, “What did you do last week?” Musk warned that failing to reply to the email would be taken as their resignation, sparking confusion among the employees. Also read | Trump administration orders federal agencies to prepare for job cuts However, FBI Director Kash Patel instructed the staff in his agency to “please pause any responses”, making clear that “no employee is obligated to report their activities outside of their Department chain of command.” The US Office of Personnel Management also directed agencies that responses to the email were optional. (With inputs from agencies)

US federal employees who don’t respond to email are ‘presumed dead’, says Musk

President Donald Trump shared a light moment with his cabinet while praising tech billionaire Elon Musk. During the cabinet meeting, Trump joked that anyone unhappy with Musk would be "thrown out."&nbsp;
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Trump invited Musk to speak first, highlighting their close relationship. He praised Musk for his contributions and the criticism he faces, saying, &ldquo;He&rsquo;s sacrificing a lot&hellip; and getting a lot of praise, but he&rsquo;s also getting hit.&rdquo; &nbsp;
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When a reporter asked Musk about Trump&rsquo;s claim that the cabinet fully supported him, Trump jumped in, saying, &ldquo;Elon, let the cabinet speak just for a second.&rdquo; He then added, &ldquo;Is anybody unhappy with Elon? If you are, we will throw you out of here.&rdquo; The room erupted in laughter and applause.
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<h2>Musk responded by calling it the 'best cabinet ever'&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
Beyond the humour, Trump spoke about his commitment to balancing the national budget. Musk also admitted to a brief mistake in Ebola prevention funding, saying it was quickly corrected. He said, "Doge will certainly make mistakes as we proceed, but when we make mistakes, we'll fix it very quickly."&nbsp;
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He added, "We accidentally cancelled &ndash; very, very briefly &ndash; Ebola prevention. I think we all want Ebola prevention, so we restored Ebola prevention immediately. There was no disruption."
(With inputs from agencies)
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World: Trump invited Musk to speak first, highlighting their close relationship. He praised Musk for his contributions and the criticism he faces, saying, “He’s sacrificing a lot… and getting a lot of praise, but he’s also getting hit.”

President Donald Trump shared a light moment with his cabinet while praising tech billionaire Elon Musk. During the cabinet meeting, Trump joked that anyone unhappy with Musk would be "thrown out." Also Read | Trump holds first Cabinet meeting, confirms Zelensky's visit to US on Friday Trump invited Musk to speak first, highlighting their close relationship. He praised Musk for his contributions and the criticism he faces, saying, “He’s sacrificing a lot… and getting a lot of praise, but he’s also getting hit.” Also Read | Hamas to hand over bodies of four slain Israeli hostages 'tonight' without public ceremony, confirms Netanyahu When a reporter asked Musk about Trump’s claim that the cabinet fully supported him, Trump jumped in, saying, “Elon, let the cabinet speak just for a second.” He then added, “Is anybody unhappy with Elon? If you are, we will throw you out of here.” The room erupted in laughter and applause. Also Read | Indian UN peacekeepers stood the ground in Congo: UN Peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix Musk responded by calling it the 'best cabinet ever' Beyond the humour, Trump spoke about his commitment to balancing the national budget. Musk also admitted to a brief mistake in Ebola prevention funding, saying it was quickly corrected. He said, "Doge will certainly make mistakes as we proceed, but when we make mistakes, we'll fix it very quickly." Also Read | Russia refuses to freeze Ukraine war, rejects proposal for ceasefire along frontline He added, "We accidentally cancelled – very, very briefly – Ebola prevention. I think we all want Ebola prevention, so we restored Ebola prevention immediately. There was no disruption." (With inputs from agencies)

'Is anybody unhappy with Elon? We’ll throw you out': Trump jokes about firing cabinet members

Elon Musk, one of the closest aides and biggest donors of Donald Trump, has been consistently present in the Oval Office alongside the US president. However, their relationship has not always been this cordial, reveals a Politico report.
The report citing a person in the meeting details the first encounter of the two men at the White House in 2020 during Trump&rsquo;s first term in office, where the billionaire called the president a &ldquo;f***ing moron&rdquo;.
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<h2>What happened at the White House?</h2>
In 2020, shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic, Trump learned about Musk&rsquo;s plans to build a Tesla factory in Mexico instead of Texas and invited him to the White House to discuss the matter.
However, a source told Politico that Musk called Trump a &ldquo;f***ing moron&rdquo; behind his back in the White House before the meeting.
&ldquo;We walk into the Oval, and he kind of looks around, and he&rsquo;s looking around,&rdquo; this person in the room said. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s like, &lsquo;Gosh, I tell you. I mean, I was just in China and man, their palaces just make the White House kind of look more like an outhouse.&rsquo;&rdquo;
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Reportedly, Trump fumed following the remark as National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow and four of his staffers stood by silently.
<h2>Past clashes between Trump and Musk</h2>
This incident was not the only one where Trump and Musk seemed to have a rocky relationship.&nbsp;
In 2017, when Trump announced the withdrawing of the US from the Paris Climate Accords, Musk, who served on three Trump advisory councils at the time, distanced himself from the president.
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&ldquo;Am departing presidential councils,&rdquo; he posted on X. &ldquo;Climate change is real. Leaving Paris is not good for America or the world.&rdquo;
The tensions were sparked again in 2022 when Musk was seeking his controversial deal to buy Twitter (now X) and said that he thinks former President Donald Trump should, &ldquo;hang up his hat &amp; sail into the sunset.&rdquo;
Trump hit back at the billionaire, taking it to his Truth Social where he said, &ldquo;When Elon Musk came to the White House asking me for help on all of his many subsidized projects, whether it&rsquo;s electric cars that don&rsquo;t drive long enough, driverless cars that crash, or rocketships to nowhere, without which subsidies he&rsquo;d be worthless, and telling me how he was a big Trump fan and Republican, I could have said, &ldquo;drop to your knees and beg,&rdquo; and he would have done it&hellip;&rdquo;
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Despite the past differences, Musk has now become Trump&rsquo;s one of the biggest supporters and donors, investing nearly $300 million in his campaign. He is also among the closest advisors to the president currently.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | The report citing a person in the meeting details the first encounter of the two men at the White House in 2020 during Trump’s first term in office, where the billionaire called the president a “f***ing moron”.

Elon Musk, one of the closest aides and biggest donors of Donald Trump, has been consistently present in the Oval Office alongside the US president. However, their relationship has not always been this cordial, reveals a Politico report. The report citing a person in the meeting details the first encounter of the two men at the White House in 2020 during Trump’s first term in office, where the billionaire called the president a “f***ing moron”. Also read | Gold Card vs Green Card: All you need to know about Trump’s new residency permit What happened at the White House? In 2020, shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic, Trump learned about Musk’s plans to build a Tesla factory in Mexico instead of Texas and invited him to the White House to discuss the matter. However, a source told Politico that Musk called Trump a “f***ing moron” behind his back in the White House before the meeting. “We walk into the Oval, and he kind of looks around, and he’s looking around,” this person in the room said. “He’s like, ‘Gosh, I tell you. I mean, I was just in China and man, their palaces just make the White House kind of look more like an outhouse.’” Also read | Not Elon Musk but Amy Gleason now leads Trump's DOGE. Who is she? Reportedly, Trump fumed following the remark as National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow and four of his staffers stood by silently. Past clashes between Trump and Musk This incident was not the only one where Trump and Musk seemed to have a rocky relationship. In 2017, when Trump announced the withdrawing of the US from the Paris Climate Accords, Musk, who served on three Trump advisory councils at the time, distanced himself from the president. Also read | Trump threatens to sue 'dishonest' authors, media outlets using 'anonymous sources' “Am departing presidential councils,” he posted on X. “Climate change is real. Leaving Paris is not good for America or the world.” The tensions were sparked again in 2022 when Musk was seeking his controversial deal to buy Twitter (now X) and said that he thinks former President Donald Trump should, “hang up his hat & sail into the sunset.” Trump hit back at the billionaire, taking it to his Truth Social where he said, “When Elon Musk came to the White House asking me for help on all of his many subsidized projects, whether it’s electric cars that don’t drive long enough, driverless cars that crash, or rocketships to nowhere, without which subsidies he’d be worthless, and telling me how he was a big Trump fan and Republican, I could have said, “drop to your knees and beg,” and he would have done it…” Also read | 'Wow': Musk reacts as Tulsi Gabbard says over 100 intelligence officers fired over sexually explicit NSA chats Despite the past differences, Musk has now become Trump’s one of the biggest supporters and donors, investing nearly $300 million in his campaign. He is also among the closest advisors to the president currently. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump’s closest aide Elon Musk once called him a ‘f***ing moron’: Report

The White House confirmed on Tuesday (Feb 26) that Amy Gleason is serving as the acting administrator for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).&nbsp;
This comes after US President Donald Trump's administration has been facing pressure to disclose the identity of the official formally in charge of DOGE, particularly after court filings clarified that billionaire Elon Musk, whom Trump previously claimed was overseeing the department, had no direct authority over the cost-cutting initiative.
A White House official said that Gleason, a former US Digital Service official, will now lead the department that Trump established via executive order after taking office in January.&nbsp;
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Musk is an employee of the &ldquo;White House Office&rdquo; and serves as senior adviser to the president, according to Joshua Fisher, director of the White House Office of Administration.&nbsp;
This announcement came after more than 20 members of the former US Digital service, the agency that was renamed the US DOGE service, resigned on Tuesday and gave a letter criticising Musk for working to "dismantle critical public services".&nbsp;
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<h2>Who is Amy Gleason?</h2>
Amy Gleason, a former US Digital Service official, is a low-profile executive, who has expertise in healthcare technology.&nbsp;
The 53-year-old also worked in the first Trump administration.&nbsp;
She served in the United States Digital Service from 2018 to 2021, according to her LinkedIn profile.&nbsp;
During that tenure, she worked with the White House on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Later, she returned to the agency in January after Trump took office.&nbsp;
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As she has expertise in healthcare, she served as the vice president for research at the Cure JM Foundation from 2014 to 2018.&nbsp;
Gleason also co-founded and served as an executive of the Florida-based telemedicine startup Care Sync.&nbsp;
She has also advocated for the cure of juvenile myositis, a rare autoimmune illness that causes muscle weakness and a rash in children. Her adult daughter also has this disease.&nbsp;
Currently, she is responsible for driving the DOGE agenda of simplifying government operations through personnel reductions, contract terminations, and budgetary reductions.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: White House official said that Gleason now leads the department that Trump established via executive order after taking office in January.

The White House confirmed on Tuesday (Feb 26) that Amy Gleason is serving as the acting administrator for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This comes after US President Donald Trump's administration has been facing pressure to disclose the identity of the official formally in charge of DOGE, particularly after court filings clarified that billionaire Elon Musk, whom Trump previously claimed was overseeing the department, had no direct authority over the cost-cutting initiative. A White House official said that Gleason, a former US Digital Service official, will now lead the department that Trump established via executive order after taking office in January. Also read: Over 20 civil service employees resigned from Trump’s DOGE in protest Musk is an employee of the “White House Office” and serves as senior adviser to the president, according to Joshua Fisher, director of the White House Office of Administration. This announcement came after more than 20 members of the former US Digital service, the agency that was renamed the US DOGE service, resigned on Tuesday and gave a letter criticising Musk for working to "dismantle critical public services". Also read: ‘I love it’: Trump backs idea of sending some savings from DOGE back to US citizens Who is Amy Gleason? Amy Gleason, a former US Digital Service official, is a low-profile executive, who has expertise in healthcare technology. The 53-year-old also worked in the first Trump administration. She served in the United States Digital Service from 2018 to 2021, according to her LinkedIn profile. During that tenure, she worked with the White House on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Later, she returned to the agency in January after Trump took office. Also read: ‘They dress in T-shirts’: Trump mocks ‘genius’ DOGE staffers who dress ‘worse than Elon Musk’ As she has expertise in healthcare, she served as the vice president for research at the Cure JM Foundation from 2014 to 2018. Gleason also co-founded and served as an executive of the Florida-based telemedicine startup Care Sync. She has also advocated for the cure of juvenile myositis, a rare autoimmune illness that causes muscle weakness and a rash in children. Her adult daughter also has this disease. Currently, she is responsible for driving the DOGE agenda of simplifying government operations through personnel reductions, contract terminations, and budgetary reductions. Also read: Musk warns federal workers to return to office or be put on administrative leave (With inputs from agencies)

Not Elon Musk but Amy Gleason now leads Trump's DOGE. Who is she?

Over 100 US intelligence officers have been fired for engaging in sexually explicit discussions on a government chat tool, Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;
These officers are from 15 agencies and would also have their security clearances revoked.
The chat platform, managed by the National Security Agency (NSA), was for having classified discussions, however, it was misused for explicit conversations, including discussions on gender transition surgery.
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The chats took place on a secure intranet called Intelink in two server channels titled "LBTQA" and "IC_Pride_TWG," according to intelligence community officials.
"This behavior is unacceptable and those involved WILL be held accountable," Tulsi Gabbard posted on X.
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This behavior is unacceptable and those involved WILL be held accountable. These disgusting chat groups were immediately shut down when <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> issued his EO ending the DEI insanity the Biden Admin was obsessed with. Our IC must be focused on our core mission: ensuring the safety,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/CnpWYyhyNk">https://t.co/CnpWYyhyNk</a>
&mdash; DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) <a href="https://twitter.com/DNIGabbard/status/1894228806405107800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote>

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She added that the "disgusting chat groups" were immediately shut down when President Donald Trump issued his executive order ending diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the federal government.&nbsp;
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"Our IC must be focused on our core mission: ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of the American people," Gabbard said.
On Tuesday evening, Gabbard appeared on Fox News and said that she had issued a directive to fire more than 100 people who participated in the discussions and to strip the officers of their security clearances.&nbsp;
She added that the chats were an &ldquo;egregious violation of trust&rdquo; that violated &ldquo;basic rules and standards&rdquo; of workplace professionalism.
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The researchers at the conservative Manhattan Institute obtained the leaked chats from the NSA 'Interlink' messaging platform through NSA sources.&nbsp;
<h2>Musk reacts</h2>
After the move by the director of national intelligence, Elon Musk reacted on X while posting a screengrab of the leaked screenshot.&nbsp;
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Wow <a href="https://t.co/7Lvte5oLM6">https://t.co/7Lvte5oLM6</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1894454908398834059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
"Wow", billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacted.&nbsp;
Deputy Chief of Staff Alexa Henning said that a memo was sent to all intelligence agencies, requiring them to identify employees who participated in these chats by Friday.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The chat platform, managed by NSA, was for having classified discussions, however was misused for explicit conversations, including discussions on gender transition surgery.

Over 100 US intelligence officers have been fired for engaging in sexually explicit discussions on a government chat tool, Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, announced on Tuesday. These officers are from 15 agencies and would also have their security clearances revoked. The chat platform, managed by the National Security Agency (NSA), was for having classified discussions, however, it was misused for explicit conversations, including discussions on gender transition surgery. Also read: Trump sued by diversity officers in an attempt to block anti-diversity orders The chats took place on a secure intranet called Intelink in two server channels titled "LBTQA" and "IC_Pride_TWG," according to intelligence community officials. "This behavior is unacceptable and those involved WILL be held accountable," Tulsi Gabbard posted on X. This behavior is unacceptable and those involved WILL be held accountable. These disgusting chat groups were immediately shut down when @POTUS issued his EO ending the DEI insanity the Biden Admin was obsessed with. Our IC must be focused on our core mission: ensuring the safety,… https://t.co/CnpWYyhyNk — DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) February 25, 2025 She added that the "disgusting chat groups" were immediately shut down when President Donald Trump issued his executive order ending diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the federal government. Also read: India connect of Team Trump: Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, several Indian-Americans hold key posts in Donald Trump's administration "Our IC must be focused on our core mission: ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of the American people," Gabbard said. On Tuesday evening, Gabbard appeared on Fox News and said that she had issued a directive to fire more than 100 people who participated in the discussions and to strip the officers of their security clearances. She added that the chats were an “egregious violation of trust” that violated “basic rules and standards” of workplace professionalism. Also read: PM Modi lands in US, meets US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard The researchers at the conservative Manhattan Institute obtained the leaked chats from the NSA 'Interlink' messaging platform through NSA sources. Musk reacts After the move by the director of national intelligence, Elon Musk reacted on X while posting a screengrab of the leaked screenshot. Wow https://t.co/7Lvte5oLM6 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 25, 2025 "Wow", billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacted. Deputy Chief of Staff Alexa Henning said that a memo was sent to all intelligence agencies, requiring them to identify employees who participated in these chats by Friday. Also read: US judge blocks Trump’s order to transfer transgender women inmates to men's prisons (With inputs from agencies)

'Wow': Musk reacts as Tulsi Gabbard says over 100 intelligence officers fired over sexually explicit NSA chats

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated music video on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday (Feb 26), showing what he assumes is the vision of the Gaza Strip Riviera.&nbsp;
The US president has been repeatedly restating his plan for Gaza to take over and own the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;
The video shared by Trump depicts a modern coastal strip lined with promenades, high-rises, and shimmering beaches.&nbsp;
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However, there were also some odd details in the video, as it showed belly dancers, a child clutching a golden balloon shaped like Trump's face, and a massive golden statue of Trump himself.&nbsp;
The video further showed people dancing as dollar bills rained down, while an AI-generated Elon Musk was seen enjoying a local dish, basking in the spectacle.&nbsp;
Trump was also seen dancing with a scantily clad woman. Moreover, at the end of the video, Trump was seen lounging with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by the pool at one of his hotels, which was emblazoned with large golden words "Trump Gaza".
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The lyrics of the song played in the video were, "No more tunnels, no more fear, Trump Gaza is finally here Trump Gaza shining bright, golden future a brand new light Feast and dance the deal is done, Trump Gaza number one.&rdquo;
Trump, while holding a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed that the US would take over and own the Gaza Strip and deploy American troops in the region if necessary.
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His announcement followed a permanent resettlement plan for two million Palestinians living in Gaza to neighbouring countries.
Israeli PM Netanyahu said that it was worth paying attention to this idea and that US control of the Gaza Strip "could change history".&nbsp;
However, his proposal sparked worldwide criticism, with countries slamming Trump's move and calling it a "forced transfer" or "unacceptable issue".
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Video shared by Trump depicts a modern coastal strip lined with promenades, high-rises, and shimmering beaches. It further shows people dancing as dollar bills rain down.

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated music video on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday (Feb 26), showing what he assumes is the vision of the Gaza Strip Riviera. The US president has been repeatedly restating his plan for Gaza to take over and own the Gaza Strip. The video shared by Trump depicts a modern coastal strip lined with promenades, high-rises, and shimmering beaches. Also read: Trump’s Gaza takeover plan and non-nuclear Iran: A game-changer or a political fantasy? However, there were also some odd details in the video, as it showed belly dancers, a child clutching a golden balloon shaped like Trump's face, and a massive golden statue of Trump himself. The video further showed people dancing as dollar bills rained down, while an AI-generated Elon Musk was seen enjoying a local dish, basking in the spectacle. Trump was also seen dancing with a scantily clad woman. Moreover, at the end of the video, Trump was seen lounging with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by the pool at one of his hotels, which was emblazoned with large golden words "Trump Gaza". Also read: ‘Will only put oil on fire’: Trump’s proposal for Gaza takeover faces international backlash The lyrics of the song played in the video were, "No more tunnels, no more fear, Trump Gaza is finally here Trump Gaza shining bright, golden future a brand new light Feast and dance the deal is done, Trump Gaza number one.” Trump, while holding a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed that the US would take over and own the Gaza Strip and deploy American troops in the region if necessary. Also read: Netanyahu says Israel ready to resume Gaza fighting ‘at any moment‘ His announcement followed a permanent resettlement plan for two million Palestinians living in Gaza to neighbouring countries. Israeli PM Netanyahu said that it was worth paying attention to this idea and that US control of the Gaza Strip "could change history". However, his proposal sparked worldwide criticism, with countries slamming Trump's move and calling it a "forced transfer" or "unacceptable issue". Also read: Who are six Israeli hostages released in latest phase of Gaza truce? Know all about them here (With inputs from agencies)

‘Trump Gaza number one’: US president shares his vision of post-war region, with Netanyahu chilling by pool

White House on Tuesday named Amy Gleason as acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Gleason has a background in healthcare technology and previously worked in the first Trump administration. Watch this report for more details!

White House says Amy Gleason is the acting administrator for Musk's DOGE program

<div>Roughly a third of staffers at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency have resigned in protest, saying that they will not push through demanded changes that put the country at risk.</div>
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<div>"We swore to serve the American people and uphold our oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations," 21 staffers of DOGE wrote in a letter, seen by AFP on Tuesday, to White House chief of staff Susan Wiles.</div>
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<div>"However, it has become clear that we can no longer honor those commitments," they added.</div>
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<div>The workers initially worked for the United States Digital Service, which was transformed into DOGE after President Donald Trump took office on January 20th, with Musk effectively taking over the department.</div>
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<div>Musk is the political force behind DOGE, with a small group of employees faithful to the multi-billionaire being dispatched across government and working towards gutting federal staffing and spending.</div>
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<div>While Musk is not the formal administrator of DOGE, the SpaceX and Tesla CEO is nonetheless directing operations and will even attend Trump's first cabinet meeting on Wednesday.</div>
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<div>The world's wealthiest person and a top Trump donor, Musk has no ministerial portfolio or formal decision-making authority but has status as a "special government employee" and "senior adviser to the president."</div>
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<div>He downplayed the significance of the departures, saying that the workers were "political holdovers" who worked remotely and refused to return to the office as ordered by Trump.</div>
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<div>"They would have been fired had they not resigned," he added on X, the platform he owns.</div>
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<div>The signatories describe a chaotic transition process that began on January 21 with hastily conducted interviews by unidentified individuals wearing White House visitor badges.</div>
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<div>The interviewers questioned staff about political loyalty, attempted to create division among team members, and displayed "limited technical ability."</div>
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<div>Tensions escalated on February 14 when approximately one-third of USDS staff were abruptly terminated via anonymous email.</div>
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<div>The dismissed employees had been working on modernizing critical government systems including Social Security, veterans' services, tax filing, healthcare, and disaster relief platforms, the letter said.</div>
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<div>"Their removal endangers millions of Americans who rely on these services every day. The sudden loss of their technology expertise makes critical systems and Americans' data less safe," the letter stated.</div>
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<div>The employees explicitly refused to participate in what they described as efforts to "compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans' sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services."</div>
<h2>Software for firing</h2>
<div>The USDS was established in 2014 during Barack Obama's administration and has historically operated as a non-partisan technology unit tasked with improving government digital services.</div>
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<div>The mass resignation came days after Musk engineered a mass email to the federal government's two million workers, ordering them to justify their work in an email or risk being fired.</div>
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<div>Government departments on Monday largely told staff to either ignore the DOGE-inspired email or downplayed the risks of not answering it.</div>
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<div>According to Wired magazine, engineers at DOGE are working on new software that could assist mass firings of federal workers across the government.</div>
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<div>So far, thousands of mainly probationary workers -- employees who are recently hired, promoted, or otherwise changed roles -- have been terminated since Trump's inauguration.</div>
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<div>The new software would streamline the dismissal process, known as a reduction in force, for firing federal workers with stronger civil service protections.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</div>

World: A significant staff exodus hits Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency as one-third resign, protesting against changes they claim could endanger national security.

Roughly a third of staffers at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency have resigned in protest, saying that they will not push through demanded changes that put the country at risk. "We swore to serve the American people and uphold our oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations," 21 staffers of DOGE wrote in a letter, seen by AFP on Tuesday, to White House chief of staff Susan Wiles. "However, it has become clear that we can no longer honor those commitments," they added. Also read | US judge blocks Trump’s order to transfer transgender women inmates to men's prisons The workers initially worked for the United States Digital Service, which was transformed into DOGE after President Donald Trump took office on January 20th, with Musk effectively taking over the department. Musk is the political force behind DOGE, with a small group of employees faithful to the multi-billionaire being dispatched across government and working towards gutting federal staffing and spending. While Musk is not the formal administrator of DOGE, the SpaceX and Tesla CEO is nonetheless directing operations and will even attend Trump's first cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The world's wealthiest person and a top Trump donor, Musk has no ministerial portfolio or formal decision-making authority but has status as a "special government employee" and "senior adviser to the president." Also read | Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship at risk? 250,000 citizens sign petition to strip him of Canada passport He downplayed the significance of the departures, saying that the workers were "political holdovers" who worked remotely and refused to return to the office as ordered by Trump. "They would have been fired had they not resigned," he added on X, the platform he owns. The signatories describe a chaotic transition process that began on January 21 with hastily conducted interviews by unidentified individuals wearing White House visitor badges. The interviewers questioned staff about political loyalty, attempted to create division among team members, and displayed "limited technical ability." Tensions escalated on February 14 when approximately one-third of USDS staff were abruptly terminated via anonymous email. Also read | Four Indian firms sanctioned by Trump for 'knowingly engaging' in Iran's oil trade The dismissed employees had been working on modernizing critical government systems including Social Security, veterans' services, tax filing, healthcare, and disaster relief platforms, the letter said. "Their removal endangers millions of Americans who rely on these services every day. The sudden loss of their technology expertise makes critical systems and Americans' data less safe," the letter stated. The employees explicitly refused to participate in what they described as efforts to "compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans' sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services." Software for firing The USDS was established in 2014 during Barack Obama's administration and has historically operated as a non-partisan technology unit tasked with improving government digital services. The mass resignation came days after Musk engineered a mass email to the federal government's two million workers, ordering them to justify their work in an email or risk being fired. Also read | Indian-origin Tushar Mehta joins Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin on historic 10th space tourism mission Government departments on Monday largely told staff to either ignore the DOGE-inspired email or downplayed the risks of not answering it. According to Wired magazine, engineers at DOGE are working on new software that could assist mass firings of federal workers across the government. So far, thousands of mainly probationary workers -- employees who are recently hired, promoted, or otherwise changed roles -- have been terminated since Trump's inauguration. The new software would streamline the dismissal process, known as a reduction in force, for firing federal workers with stronger civil service protections. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Over 20 civil service employees resigned from Trump’s DOGE in protest

Elon Musk may soon lose his Canadian citizenship, as over 250,000 Canadians have signed a parliamentary petition asking the nation to revoke the DOGE chief's citizenship and passport.
<h2>What did Musk do to deserve this?</h2>
Musk, one of the biggest allies of US President Donald Trump, has faced the ire of the people of Canada, after sharing an inciting post proclaiming "Canada is not a real country," among other things.
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The X CEO's "Canada is not a real country," post was his reaction to the news of the petition, and not the reason campaigners are seeking a revocation of his Canadian citizenship. The post has since been removed.
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What irked the Canadian petitioners is Musk's close association with Trump, who since his inauguration on January 20, 2025 has announced his plan to levy a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports starting in March.
The Republican leader has also proposed annexing Canada and making it the 51st state of the US, "against the national interest of Canada," claim petitioners.
Musk is a part of the Trump administration, albeit not an elected one. He is the chief of DOGE or Department of Government Efficiency, a task force created by Musk to cut federal spending. In the one month of the Trump 2.0 administration, the SpaceX CEO has been at the forefront of many controversial decisions, and the petition claims: "He has now become a member of a foreign government that is attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty".
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It alleges that Musk has "used his wealth and power to influence our elections".
<h2>Musk is a Canadian citizen?</h2>
Elon Musk actually holds South African, Canadian, and American citizenships. He was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and obtained a Canadian citizenship through his mother Maye Musk, who was born in Canada. Later, he obtained a US citizenship after entering the nation on a student visa.
<h2>Can Musk lose his Canadian citizenship?</h2>
The country only revokes citizenship in cases of serious crimes such as treason, espionage, or if an individual is found to have committed fraud or misrepresentation on their immigration or citizenship application.
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According to Audrey Macklin, a University of Toronto law professor, "Canada does not revoke citizenship that is lawfully obtained".
Talking to CNN, Macklin explained, "there is actually no way of revoking Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship, unless he obtained it by fraud or misrepresentation."
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending | World news | Over 250,000 Canadians have signed a petition to revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship due to his close ties with US President Donald Trump.

Elon Musk may soon lose his Canadian citizenship, as over 250,000 Canadians have signed a parliamentary petition asking the nation to revoke the DOGE chief's citizenship and passport. What did Musk do to deserve this? Musk, one of the biggest allies of US President Donald Trump, has faced the ire of the people of Canada, after sharing an inciting post proclaiming "Canada is not a real country," among other things. Also read | Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar writes to Elon Musk, offers to invest $2 billion in X The X CEO's "Canada is not a real country," post was his reaction to the news of the petition, and not the reason campaigners are seeking a revocation of his Canadian citizenship. The post has since been removed. Canada is not a real country: Elon Musk Photograph: (X) What irked the Canadian petitioners is Musk's close association with Trump, who since his inauguration on January 20, 2025 has announced his plan to levy a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports starting in March. The Republican leader has also proposed annexing Canada and making it the 51st state of the US, "against the national interest of Canada," claim petitioners. Musk is a part of the Trump administration, albeit not an elected one. He is the chief of DOGE or Department of Government Efficiency, a task force created by Musk to cut federal spending. In the one month of the Trump 2.0 administration, the SpaceX CEO has been at the forefront of many controversial decisions, and the petition claims: "He has now become a member of a foreign government that is attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty". Also read | AI video of Donald Trump sucking Elon Musk's feet plays on govt office screens - WATCH It alleges that Musk has "used his wealth and power to influence our elections". Musk is a Canadian citizen? Elon Musk actually holds South African, Canadian, and American citizenships. He was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and obtained a Canadian citizenship through his mother Maye Musk, who was born in Canada. Later, he obtained a US citizenship after entering the nation on a student visa. Can Musk lose his Canadian citizenship? The country only revokes citizenship in cases of serious crimes such as treason, espionage, or if an individual is found to have committed fraud or misrepresentation on their immigration or citizenship application. Also read | Musk warns federal workers to return to office or be put on administrative leave According to Audrey Macklin, a University of Toronto law professor, "Canada does not revoke citizenship that is lawfully obtained". Talking to CNN, Macklin explained, "there is actually no way of revoking Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship, unless he obtained it by fraud or misrepresentation." (With inputs from agencies)

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