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In this edition:

• Musk attends Trump's first cabinet meeting
• Musk, Cabinet of Power Struggles
• Republicans acknowledge Trump's support from Russia
• Elon received more than $38 billion in government funding

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President TrumpHe convened his cabinet for the first official meeting of his second term.

tea: High-tech billionaires and top Trump allies Elon MuskI got the invitation, despite not being part of the Senators' team.

Mask got the invitation but there was no table seating.: That's what the mask was like📸Sitting behind a cabinet official. But Trump first turned to Musk, who was wearing a black magazine hat, and spoke to and let the journalist answer the questions. 📸Musk addressing the cabinet

🫖Musk inclusions were made for interesting dynamics:There is already tension between Musk and Cabinet bureaucrats. They are in a lawn war over people who have authority. Musk's chaos chain set by calling all federal employees to email them a bullet point list of achievements to justify employment. Several agencies jumped in and told workers to ignore the email. But then Musk doubled the threat of termination of unresponsive workers.

Musk admitted he made some mistakes: “We make mistakes. We're not perfect… For example, with USAID, one of the things we canceled so easily was Ebola prevention,” Musk said. Please look at the clip

Musk explained five bullet points requests from federal employees: “I think it was misunderstood as a performance review, but it was a pulse check review. Are there pulses? Are there pulses? If there is a pulse, you can reply to the email,” Musk said. 📹clock

Trump to people who are not responding: “I want to say, a million people who aren't responding, they're in the bubble… maybe they don't exist. Maybe they'll be gone,” Trump said. 📹 clock

Cabinet applauded for musk: Everyone applauded when reporters asked if anyone in the room would oppose masks' efforts to purge the federal government. “If that's the case, I'll throw them out of there.” Trump said.

It started with prayer:HUD SecretaryScott TurnerThe meeting began with prayer. 📸photograph

A new memo from the Human Resources Administration (OPM) instructs agents to send out plans for a wide range of layoffs by March 13th.

Technology billionaire Elon Musk It opens up its role in purging the federal government and reducing spending. However, a new analysis from the Washington Post estimates that Musk received “at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits.”

for example: “Immediately after becoming the CEO of a cash-bound Tesla in 2008, Musk fought hard to secure low-interest loans from the energy sector.”

But most of that $38 billion is recently.: Approximately two-thirds of funds have been in the past five years.

Read the WAPO report: “Elon Musk's Business Empire is built on $38 billion in government funding.”

• Wall Street Journal: Trump staff paid by private clients
• New York Times: In X, conservative activists find a direct pipeline to mask teams
• Atlantic Ocean: The adolescent style in American politics
• axios: Trump's Media Control Strategy

“The White House said Tuesday that the White House Correspondents would take over the fact that attendees covering the president who is struggling with such control will be allowed to enter the press pool,” the hill report. Dominique Masturbatorio.

Fox News Jackie Heinrich I posted a discussion about the White House moves. “This move doesn't bring back the power to people — it gives the White House a boost,” she insists. She also argues Republicans will be unhappy with the decision in the long run. 🔎Read her discussion 🔎 And this 🔎 And this

Trump greeted the first tourist group of the year on Tuesday, the White House's first tourist group. 📸 Great Doug Mills Photos  📹 Look at the reactions of tourists

speakerMike Johnson(r-la.) I did that. After a wild night of drama on the floor of the house, hehelp mefromPresident Trump)) He restored his caucus to normal and passed the first step.President TrumpLegislative agenda.

Why is this a big deal?: As of yesterday, more than 12 House Republicans seem unlikely to vote for it for a variety of reasons (some people don't like deficit spending and are worried about potential Medicaid cuts ). At one point, the vote was cancelled, but after just 10 minutes I returned to the agenda.

Yes, this: “If you're a fan of reality show 'survivors', what's happening on the floor of your home is basically a living tribe.” Beware of the hills Emily Brooks.

Read the reports from Mychael Schnell and Emily Brooks Late night drama.

For moderates who are concerned about potential Medicaid cuts: The New York Times investigated Something that can be cut instead of Medicaid. “It's not that much,” he discovered.

“Republican lawmakers have warned about their refusal to point out that the Trump administration criticises Russia for starting a war in Ukraine, and they will negotiate a lasting peace deal with the Russian president. Very skeptical Vladimir Putinsome call them war criminals,” reports Oka. Alexander Bolton.

What caused this?: The United States sided with Russia and its allies (like North Korea and Belarus) in a UN resolution condemning Russian invasions against Ukraine.

Reading responses from Republicans: “GOP lawmakers alarm against Trump's Ukraine strategy”

Please be aware: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky He is scheduled to visit the White House on Friday.

Stampy run at Dunkin: The cherry blossom mascot was confused 📸 Found in Dunkin At the Longworth House Office Building.

Legislators chose to take a skateboard on the train: Washington Post Paul Kane I captured a photo of the person in charge. Rich McCormick (r-ga.) 📸 Ride a skateboard in the underground corridor towards his office.

If you know anything about this, plz email me:Fox News's Liz Elkind I noticed that 📸 A small statue of Jesus appears The whole of Capitol Hill.

American Airlines pilots quickly cancelled their landing Tuesday morning to avoid collisions with another plane at Reagan Washington National Airport.

after that: A few hours later, a southwest plane and a private jet almost collided on the runway at Chicago's Midway International Airport. Trump suggested that the pilot of the small plane should suspend his license. 📹 Watch near misses on the midway

💡 The collision was avoided, but this is still a big deal: Just a few weeks ago, an American Airlines flight collided with a helicopter, killing 67 people. This prompted an investigation into aviation safety. A few days after the fatal crash, two other fatal planes crashed in Philadelphia and Alaska.

🥜 celebrate:Today National Pistachio Dayit now feels like a day dedicated to it Virus “Dubai Chocolate”.

🎤 I'll spill tea: Monica Lewinky He appeared in the latest episode of the popular podcast, Call Her Daddy. 🎥 Please see here

🐶 In other words, the similarities are creepy: China, which looks like a puppy, has mountains. It has become a tourist attraction. 📸 Look for yourself

🍳 Not your omelette era time: Egg prices are expected to rise 41% this year.

It houses the House and Senate. President Trump I'm in Washington. (Always East)

• noon: The Senate wins confirmation votes. Two more votes are expected late this afternoon. 📆 Today's Agenda
• 3pm: Trump signs executive orders.
• 4pm: First and last votes. 📆 Today's Agenda
• Friday: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Visit the White House.

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