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21 Resign From Elon Musk's DOGE Saying They Refuse To 'Dismantle Critical Public Services' 21 Resign From Elon Musk's DOGE Saying They Refuse To 'Dismantle Critical Public Services'
21 Resign From Elon Musk's Doge Saying They Refuse To 'Dismantle Critical Public Services' A mass resignation has struck the newly created Department of Government Efficiency
 (DOGE), overseen by billionaire Elon Musk.  “We will not use our skills as technologists to compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans’ sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services," the group of 21 employees said in a letter addressed to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, according to the Wall Street Journal. The workers reportedly includes product managers, engineers, and data scientists. The development comes amid a wave of legal challenges aimed at halting or …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Tesla Recalls 376K+ More Vehicles For Power Steering Issues Amid Stock Slump, Boycotts Tesla Recalls 376K+ More Vehicles For Power Steering Issues Amid Stock Slump, Boycotts
Tesla Recalls 376K+ More Vehicles For Power Steering Issues Amid Stock Slump, Boycotts As Tesla's stock slides and the company faces growing scrutiny over safety issues, another recall has been issued due to more crash risks in its vehicles, officials said. Tesla has recalled 376,241 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The Teslas are at risk of losing their power steering assist. A flaw in the printed circuit board of the electronic power steering assist could cause power steering failure when the vehicle stops and then accelerates again. "A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low…

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by Chris Spiker
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$5K DOGE Rebate Checks For Americans? Musk, Trump Tease Possible Plan $5K DOGE Rebate Checks For Americans? Musk, Trump Tease Possible Plan
$5K Doge Rebate Checks For Americans? Musk, Trump Tease Possible Plan President Donald Trump is floating the idea of a potential $5,000 rebate for American households, following a suggestion from billionaire Elon Musk that taxpayers should benefit from cost-cutting measures at the federal level. Trump’s remarks came Wednesday, Feb. 19 Miami Beach, Florida, after Musk posted on X that he would “check with the President” about a proposal to distribute tax refund checks funded by savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  The idea was originally suggested by James Fishback, CEO of Azoria Investment, who referred to it as a “DOGE Dividend.…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Inflation Climbs To Start 2025, Fueled By Dramatic Egg Price Jump, Fears Over Trump Policies Inflation Climbs To Start 2025, Fueled By Dramatic Egg Price Jump, Fears Over Trump Policies
Inflation Climbs To Start 2025, Fueled By Dramatic Egg Price Jump, Fears Over Trump Policies Inflation unexpectedly accelerated in the first month of 2025, adding political and economic pressure to President Donald Trump's campaign promise of immediate relief to high consumer prices. In January, overall inflation climbed 3.3 percent year-over-year for core items and 0.5 percent monthly, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday, Feb. 12. That ran slightly ahead of economists' prediction of 3.2 percent inflation, NBC News reported. Core items exclude notably volatile prices for food and energy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) still inc…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Video Shows Congressman John Larson's Alleged Medical Episode On House Floor Video Shows Congressman John Larson's Alleged Medical Episode On House Floor
Video Shows Congressman John Larson's Alleged Medical Episode On House Floor Congressman John Larson suffered a medical episode while delivering remarks on the House floor this week, his team said in a statement issued to multiple outlets. The unsettling moment occurred on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 10, as Larson used his allotted five minutes to voice concerns over Elon Musk’s access to Americans' personal information. As the 76-year-old neared the end of his speech, Larson suddenly froze. When he resumed speaking, his cadence had noticeably slowed, raising concern among those present. Click here to watch Larson speak via CCTV (begin at the 32-minute mark). A s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Elon Musk's Support Plunges Among Republicans: New Poll Elon Musk's Support Plunges Among Republicans: New Poll
Elon Musk's Support Plunges Among Republicans: New Poll A new poll shows a significant decline in Republican support for billionaire Elon Musk’s influence within the Trump administration. In the days following the November 2024 election, 47 percent of surveyed Republicans by Economist/YouGov expressed a desire for Musk to have “a lot” of influence in the administration.  However, the latest poll, conducted Sunday, Feb. 2 to Tuesday, Feb. 4, indicates that this figure has dropped to 13 percent. Another 25 percent say they want Musk to have “a little” influence and 46 percent said they want “none at all.” This trend suggests a growing ambiv…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Elon Musk Lieutenants Given Access To US Treasury Department’s Payments System: Report Elon Musk Lieutenants Given Access To US Treasury Department’s Payments System: Report
Elon Musk Lieutenants Given Access To US Treasury Department’s Payments System: Report Representatives from a team led by billionaire businessman and political activist Elon Musk have been granted access to the US Treasury Department’s payments system, a move that could significantly impact federal spending oversight, according to a new report. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the change late Friday, Jan. 31, giving Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team access to the federal payment system, which manages disbursements for the entire US government, The New York Times says.  The decision follows a standoff with David Lebryk, a longtime Treasury …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Fallout Continues For PA Leader Following Supposed 'Nazi' Salute TikTok Video Fallout Continues For PA Leader Following Supposed 'Nazi' Salute TikTok Video
Fallout Continues For PA Leader Following Supposed 'Nazi' Salute TikTok Video The fallout from Towamencin Supervisor Laura Smith's controversial TikTok post continued this weekend.  Smith, who made a video where she made a one-armed gesture that many have likened to a Nazi salute, resigned from the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Board of Trustees on Saturday, Jan. 25, shortly after she stepped down from the board of the Knights for Life. The board of trustees said in a Facebook post that Smith's conduct "does not align with the library's values." Please read this important message from the Montgomery County-Norristown Public…

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by Josh Lanier
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Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: How The App Could Survive In The U.S. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: How The App Could Survive In The U.S.
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: How The App Could Survive In The U.S. The Supreme Court has upheld a new law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese parent company divests from the very popular video-sharing social media app. The justices said the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" doesn't violate the First Amendment, according to the court's decision on Friday, Jan. 17. The ruling allows for TikTok to potentially be banned in the U.S. as early as Sunday, Jan. 19. TikTok, which has more than 170 million users in the U.S., has come under scrutiny over fears that ByteDance could allow the Chinese gov…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Dramatic Videos Capture SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Dramatic Videos Capture SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion
Dramatic Videos Capture SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Videos are circulating of SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 meeting an explosive end over the Atlantic Ocean during its Thursday, Jan. 16 test launch.  The flight, conducted at 4:37 p.m. CT from Starbase, TX, aimed to achieve major milestones but faced setbacks in its journey to space. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, commented on the test, saying, “Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! ✨” Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! ✨ pic.twitter.com/nn3PiP8XwG — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 16, 2025 The launch was streamed live by SpaceX on X in a video that had …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Meta To Cut 5% Of Lowest-Performing Workers, Zuckerberg Braces For 'Intense Year': Reports Meta To Cut 5% Of Lowest-Performing Workers, Zuckerberg Braces For 'Intense Year': Reports
Meta To Cut 5% Of Lowest-Performing Workers, Zuckerberg Braces For 'Intense Year': Reports Meta will cut thousands of employees in the latest move for the controversial company that owns platforms like Facebook and Instagram, according to reports. An internal memo sent to Meta workers said five percent of low-performing employees will be terminated, Bloomberg News reported. The company that also owns WhatsApp and Threads has more than 72,000 employees, according to Meta's most recent quarterly report. A five-percent reduction would mean about 3,600 people could lose their jobs. "I've decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low-performers faster,…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act
Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act Authorities are investigating a deadly explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The explosion claimed the life of one individual and left seven others injured, prompting a joint inquiry by local law enforcement and the FBI. The incident is being investigated as a possible terrorist act, ABC News and CNN are reporting. The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, near the hotel’s valet area.  Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by a fire that engulfed the vehicle. First responders quickly arrived…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Trump Names Ex-SEC Chief, PA Native To Replace Damian Williams As SDNY's Top Prosecutor Trump Names Ex-SEC Chief, PA Native To Replace Damian Williams As SDNY's Top Prosecutor
Trump Names Ex-sec Chief, PA Native To Replace Damian Williams As Sdny's Top Prosecutor President-elect Donald Trump is looking to replace Damian Williams, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, with a familiar face from his previous administration who hails from Pennsylvania.  Trump announced on Thursday, Nov. 14 that he would nominate Jay Clayton, who has no experience as a criminal prosecutor, to be the next US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.  Clayton, age 58, previously served as Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission from May 2017 to December 2020, a role in which Trump wrote he "did an incredible job." Before that, he…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Tapped To Head Trump's New Dept. Of Government Efficiency Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Tapped To Head Trump's New Dept. Of Government Efficiency
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Tapped To Head Trump's New Dept. Of Government Efficiency President-Elect Donald Trump continues to fill his cabinet with loyalists and his biggest supporters following his sweeping victory in last week's election.  He announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, that two billionaire former rivals turned allies, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, would head up his new Department of Government Efficiency.  Related: Trump Nominates NY Rep. Elise Stefanik As UN Ambassador The tech entrepreneur, age 53, and the 39-year-old Harvard and Yale Law grad will be tasked with major cuts in government spending. Trump called it "The Manhattan Project" for a new…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Philly Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Over Voter Lottery Based Solely On Speculation: PA Judge Philly Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Over Voter Lottery Based Solely On Speculation: PA Judge
Philly Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Over Voter Lottery Based Solely On Speculation: PA Judge The Philadelphia district attorney's lawsuit against Elon Musk over his $1 million voter lottery was based on mere speculation, a Pennsylvania judge said in an opinion filed Tuesday, Nov. 12. While District Attorney Larry Krasner claimed that Musk and his America PAC scammed people, he "failed to provide any evidence of misuse beyond mere speculation," Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta wrote in the opinion, according to a CBS News report. Foglietta denied Krasner's request to block the $1 million voter lottery before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, but did not provide a r…

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by Merriell Moyer
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Philly Judge Refuses To Block Musk's $1M Voter Lottery: Report Philly Judge Refuses To Block Musk's $1M Voter Lottery: Report
Philly Judge Refuses To Block Musk's $1M Voter Lottery: Report A Philadelphia judge denied a request to block the $1 million voter lottery Elon Musk and his America PAC have been holding in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Nov. 5, a report states. Philadelphia County Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta rejected the request made by the city's district attorney, Larry Krasner, whose lawsuit argues that the lottery is illegal in Pennsylvania, according to an NBC 10 News report. Krasner called the lottery a scam during the hearing and told the judge he'd sue pop star Taylor Swift if she attempted to run a similar giveaway, NBC 10 News states.  The…

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by Merriell Moyer
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Musk Ordered To Philly By Judge For Emergency Hearing Over $1M Voter Lottery: Report Musk Ordered To Philly By Judge For Emergency Hearing Over $1M Voter Lottery: Report
Musk Ordered To Philly By Judge For Emergency Hearing Over $1M Voter Lottery: Report Elon Musk was ordered by a Pennsylvania judge to attend an emergency hearing in Philadelphia over what the city's district attorney is calling an illegal lottery. Musk must attend the hearing in person to address Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's accusations that the $1 million voter lottery Musk and his America PAC are running is illegal, according to an NBC Philadelphia report. Judge Angelo Foglietta's order requires Musk, Krasner, and a representative of America PAC to be present for the emergency hearing, which was scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31, the NBC 10 repor…

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by Merriell Moyer
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Philly DA Sues Elon Musk, America PAC Over $1M Sweepstakes: Court Documents Philly DA Sues Elon Musk, America PAC Over $1M Sweepstakes: Court Documents
Philly DA Sues Elon Musk, America PAC Over $1M Sweepstakes: Court Documents The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is suing Elon Musk and his America PAC over the $1 million sweepstakes both parties have been running at town halls in Pennsylvania. Musk and America PAC "are running an illegal lottery in Philadelphia (as well as throughout Pennsylvania)," the lawsuit states. The court document was posted online by CNN on Monday, Oct. 28. “The Philadelphia District Attorney is charged with protecting the public from public nuisances and unfair trade practices, including illegal lotteries," the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said in a Monday, Oct. 28 news…

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by Merriell Moyer
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3 PA Voters Win $1 Million From Elon Musk For Signing America PAC Petition 3 PA Voters Win $1 Million From Elon Musk For Signing America PAC Petition
3 PA Voters Win $1 Million From Elon Musk For Signing America PAC Petition Three Pennsylvania voters were each awarded $1 million by Elon Musk after signing a petition for his America PAC during townhalls in the battleground state. "Two $1 MILLION checks have gone out to voters for signing our petition to support the Constitution," America PAC said on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday, Oct. 20. "A registered swing state voter who signs the petition will be selected to earn $1M as a spokesperson for America PAC every day until Election Day." Two $1 MILLION checks have gone out to voters for signing our petition to support the Constitution.A registered swing state v…

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by Merriell Moyer
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Elon Musk In Pennsylvania For Pro-Trump Town Hall Elon Musk In Pennsylvania For Pro-Trump Town Hall
Elon Musk In Pennsylvania For Pro-Trump Town Hall Elon Musk is touring Pennsylvania as part of a series of pro-Trump town halls, he announced on X, formerly known as Twitter on Friday, Oct. 18. Sign up to see Elon Musk in Pennsylvania. Claim your free ticket before they run out! — America (@america) October 18, 2024 One of those talks is taking place in Harrisburg, according to America PAC's webpage on the scheduled town hall meetings.  Tomorrow night through Monday, I will be giving a series of talks throughout Pennsylvania.If you’d like to attend one of my talks, there’s no attendance fee. You just need to have signed our pe…

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by Merriell Moyer
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Elon Musk In Pennsylvania For Pro-Trump Town Hall Elon Musk In Pennsylvania For Pro-Trump Town Hall
Elon Musk In Pennsylvania For Pro-Trump Town Hall Elon Musk is coming to Delaware County, PA to speak at a pro-Trump town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17. "Tomorrow night through Monday, I will be giving a series of talks throughout Pennsylvania," Musk said in a Wednesday, Oct. 16 post on X, formerly Twitter. One of those talks is taking place in Folsom, Delaware County, according to America PAC's webpage on the scheduled town hall meetings.  Tomorrow night through Monday, I will be giving a series of talks throughout Pennsylvania.If you’d like to attend one of my talks, there’s no attendance fee. You just need to have signed ou…

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by Merriell Moyer