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Dismantling DEI, imposing tariffs and more... Trump's most controversial decisions in his first 100 days

In his first 100 days of a second term, US President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping tariffs, reshaped immigration laws and pursued aggressive foreign policy initiatives. Despite facing legal challenges and market disruptions, his actions, while sparking division are aimed at his commitment to his vision for America

Elon Musk is stepping back from Doge. Can Trump's government efficiency drive survive without him?

Since its creation via executive order on January 20, Doge has eliminated over 216,000 federal jobs, dismantled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and USAID and faced multiple lawsuits over transparency and legal overreach. As Elon Musk prepares to scale back his role, more than 100 Doge staffers remain embedded across agencies with operations set to continue until July 4, 2026. But can the department function without Musk?

Inside the WWE-style screaming match between Elon Musk and Scott Bessent outside Oval Office

Doge leader Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent engaged in a loud verbal altercation outside the Oval Office over the IRS acting commissioner appointment. The clash, witnessed by Donald Trump and officials, stemmed from Musk’s backing of Gary Shapley, while Bessent pushed for Deputy Secretary Michael Faulkender, who was later picked. An aide intervened to separate the two

‘Case exposes a wide fissure’: US judge extends ban on Musk-led Doge’s access to personal data

A federal judge on Thursday (17 April) issued a preliminary injunction that continues to block aides of billionaire Elon Musk from accessing sensitive personal data on millions of Americans stored in the Social Security Administration’s computer systems.

Trump gives Musk new task: A website for Gold Card to expedite citizenship for wealthy and willing

Elon Musk's Doge has been assigned the task of figuring out a way to launch Trump's 'gold card' that can be bought for $5 million to gain American citizenship. Led by Marko Elez and Edward Coristine afrom Musk's Doge, the gold card project members have held several meetings with officials from different agencies

‘We made a mistake:’ Australian opposition ditches DOGE-like poll promises after backlash

The opposition coalition had been promising to reduce the number of public service jobs added by the ruling Labor since the 2022 election. Opposition leader Dutton often called these new roles “wasteful spending”

'Hands Off!': Why are Americans protesting Trump and Musk’s power grab today?

Hundreds of thousands across all 50 US states are joining the nationwide 'Hands Off!' protests on April 5, opposing sweeping federal cuts, corporate influence and Elon Musk’s growing role in government under President Donald Trump. Backed by nearly 200 organisations, this mass mobilisation marks the largest coordinated demonstration of Trump’s second term, with rallies from Washington, DC to Alaska

Will Elon Musk’s exit from government help Tesla rebound?

Tesla's vehicle deliveries dropped 13 per cent in Q1 2025, marking its worst sales decline in three years. Shares have fallen over 31 per cent year-to-date amid growing competition from BYD and backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration. Reports indicate Musk may step down from his government position soon, raising questions about Tesla’s future stability

Is Elon Musk planning to leave Doge by May?

Led by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) has been at the forefront of efforts to reduce federal waste and shut down agencies in the US. Now, Donald Trump has said he wants Musk to remain in the White House for as long as he is willing to lead the agency, but suggested that the billionaire’s tenure may soon end. Here's why

US Sutra | Trial by fire: Tesla under attack

Tesla’s trial by fire is less a referendum on its survival than a test of America’s own conscience