Trump News for Saturday, February 22, 2025
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Elon Musk's Chainsaw Crusade: A Bold Move to Slash Government Waste
Devdiscourse
Elon Musk, spearheading cost-cutting efforts in President Trump's administration, mandates federal workers to justify their weekly accomplishments, threatening non-responses as resignations. This move is part of larger efforts to reduce government size, leading to massive workforce cuts. Employee unions condemn the ultimatum as disrespectful and unlawful.
Feb 22, 2025, 11:41 PM
Is Pierre Poilivre’s best strategy still Justin Trudeau?
Toronto Star
The Conservative leader seems to have concluded he cannot win on a ballot question that involves negotiating with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Feb 22, 2025, 11:30 PM
Jim Chalmers Heads to Washington for High-Stakes Trade Talks
Devdiscourse
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers plans to visit the U.S. to discuss trade and tariffs with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The visit follows President Trump's consideration of exempting Australia from steel and aluminium tariffs. Talks will focus on strengthening trade relationships.
Feb 22, 2025, 11:25 PM
FDA Rehiring Furloughed Scientists Amid Neuralink Trial Controversy
Devdiscourse
The FDA is seeking to rehire some of the scientists recently fired amid pressure from Elon Musk, who has ties to Neuralink. The agency aims to bring back around 300 personnel after Trump's abrupt dismissals. The rehirings follow ongoing Neuralink trials, which the agency approved despite past safety concerns.
Feb 22, 2025, 11:22 PM
Trump's Bold First Month: Controversies and Conservative Cheers
Devdiscourse
President Donald Trump marked his first month in office with significant federal cuts and controversies, lauding adviser Elon Musk's efforts to streamline the government. Amid these actions, Trump hinted at a 2028 presidential run, receiving strong support from conservatives during the CPAC. International tensions and domestic policies remain focal points.
Feb 22, 2025, 11:16 PM
Musk Orders Federal Employees to Justify Their Week's Work Amid Firings
Devdiscourse
Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, threatens to fire federal workers who fail to report their weekly accomplishments. This follows President Trump's call to downsize the federal workforce. The move has sparked union outrage and raised legal questions about authority and execution.
Feb 22, 2025, 11:05 PM
Pay back the billions of aid, Trump tells Ukraine
Sky News
Despite US optimism, a Ukrainian source says there are "a number of problematic issues" as the draft deal only contains "unilateral commitments".
Feb 22, 2025, 10:56 PM
Trump preaches to the Maga choir at CPAC in campaign-style performance
The Guardian
US president hits familiar notes about election victories, ending the war in Ukraine and border militarization
Feb 22, 2025, 10:48 PM
Federal employees told to justify jobs in email or Musk says they face dismissal
Cable News Network
In President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s latest move targeting the federal workforce, employees began receiving emails Saturday afternoon asking them to explain what work they did last week, as Musk announced that “failure to respond will be taken as a resignation.”
Feb 22, 2025, 10:39 PM
Elon Musk Demands All Federal Employees Say 'What They Got Done Last Week' Or Be Ousted
The Huffington Post
The billionaire working to strip the federal government of its workforce made the demand after President Donald Trump told him to "GET MORE AGGRESSIVE."
Feb 22, 2025, 10:35 PM