USAID moved forward with massive layoffs impacting some 1,600 employees. Former USAID employees won’t get a long farewell—just 15 minutes, a security escort, and a warning that their belongings might end up in a government warehouse if they don’t act fast.The agency, which is being gutted under the Trump administration’s efficiency drive led by Elon…
A demonstrator holds a sign during a rally to protest President Donald Trump and Elon Musk policies. (AP) A wave of resignations has hit Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), as 21 civil service employees walked out on Tuesday, refusing to aid what they called the “dismantling of critical public services.”In a scathing resignation…
US department of government efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk on Saturday directed government employees to report their productivity via email in a new Trump administration initiative, or else it will be interpreted as a resignation.In a social media post on X, Musk said that the email will give federal workers the opportunity to share details…
Elon Musk has always been a polarizing figure. His ventures span space, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicles, but now, a more curious aspect of his empire is drawing attention: his growing network of 19-year-old recruits placed in key government roles. These aren’t your typical Silicon Valley interns; they’re young individuals with little to no experience,…
Luke Farritor isn’t your run-of-the-mill tech wunderkind; he’s the audacious young maestro orchestrating a symphony of silicon, code, and sheer brilliance. In 2024, he catapulted into the limelight by doing something that had stumped historians for centuries—deciphering a 2,000-year-old charred papyrus scroll from Herculaneum using artificial intelligence. Picture this: an ancient relic, blackened by the…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent agency of the US government responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance. Established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, USAID’s mission is to promote global development, humanitarian efforts, and democratic governance. It operates in over 100 countries, focusing on areas like…
Trump praised Musk, a significant donor to his campaign. At AmericaFest 2024 in Phoenix, President-elect Donald Trump addressed swirling rumors about ceding his presidency to tech billionaire Elon Musk. Speaking to a lively crowd, Trump dismissed the claims with his trademark candor, joking, “I’m safe, you know why? He wasn’t born in this country.” The…
Trump taps legal expert David Warrington for White House Counsel role (Picture credit: AP, X) President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of David A. Warrington to serve as the White House Counsel on Wednesday.In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump expressed his pride in nominating Warrington, emphasising his extensive legal expertise and experience as…
Elon Musk appears to be taking swift action following Donald Trump’s recent election victory. The billionaire, appointed by President-elect Trump to curb excessive US spending and lead the newly-established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has cautioned that the country may be approaching the brink of bankruptcy.The DOGE X handle shared some numbers saying that the…
