In an interview with Fox News, Elon Musk called out the massive fraud in Social Security but termed the spending as 'entitlements' rankling Democrats as Americans questioned why the richest man was coming after the Social Security payments. Musk has already shut down SSA offices triggering speculations that DOGE would now come after the Social Security payments. "Most of the federal spending is entitlements. That's the big one to eliminate," Elon Musk said in the Fox interview.
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Turkey's main opposition leader visited the jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, arrested on corruption charges. Imamoglu's detention, seen as politically motivated, has sparked massive protests. Authorities are cracking down on journalists covering the protests, while demonstrators demand Imamoglu's release and an end to democratic backsliding.
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A video showing a federal worker discussing his experience with Elon Musk has sparked a debate about the treatment of federal employees. The worker revealed that Musk's visit to his agency led to job cuts and intense scrutiny of employees by young, inexperienced staff. The issue was further complicated by accusations of nepotism and internal blockades.
President Trump signed an executive order to curb ticket scalping and enforce price transparency in the live entertainment ticketing system. Joined by musician Kid Rock, Trump aims to address frustrations caused by bots and inflated resale prices. The order directs the Treasury Secretary and Attorney General to ensure scalpers comply with IRS rules and enforce competition laws.
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The revelation contradicts longstanding US policy, as the State Department has classified Hamas as a terrorist organization since 1997. Until now, Washington had relied on intermediaries—such as Qatar and Egypt—to communicate with the group. The White House confirmed Boehler's direct engagement, stating that he had the authority to conduct such talks, but it did not specify when Israel was informed.
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