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Protests erupt as Elon Musk moves to gut government agencies

Protests erupt as Elon Musk moves to gut government agencies

02/05/2025

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Protests erupt as Elon Musk moves to gut government agencies

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Protests erupt as Elon Musk moves to gut government agencies

The Trump administration is targeting agencies and slashing the federal workforce and one man is orchestrating it all, Elon Musk. The richest man in the world has been given access to critical systems across the federal government. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee attempted to subpoena Musk but were blocked by Republicans. Laura Barrón-López reports.

02/05/2025

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