Elon Musk and DOGE Aides Try a Charm Offensive in Fox News Interview

Most of Elon Musk’s associates at the Department of Government Efficiency have kept a low profile. Democrats have repeatedly criticized his effort to shrink the federal government, warning that critical services will be cut.

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Trump Targets WilmerHale, Citing Law Firm’s Connection to Robert Mueller

Mr. Mueller, who worked at WilmerHale before retiring in 2021, had investigated the Trump campaign’s ties to Russian officials during the president’s first term.

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F.B.I. Agents in Southeast Asia Used Prostitutes, Watchdog Says

The conduct took place over several years even as employees were training to combat human trafficking, according to a document released to The Times in a lawsuit.

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Mining Company Seeks Trump Support to Shortcut Access to Seabed Metals

Mining companies and the Trump administration want the metals to boost manufacturing. Environmentalists and some countries worry industrial mining would harm oceans.

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Global Sea Ice Hits a New Low

The data comes after researchers reported that the past 10 years have been the 10 hottest on record.

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Facebook’s New Friends Tab Brings App Back to Its Roots

A new Friends Tab will feature posts from a user’s friends and relatives, which was the original mission of the app.

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Head of Amazon’s TV and Film Steps Down

Jennifer Salke held the position for seven years. The tech giant named separate chiefs for television and movies.

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Law Firm Skadden Arps Seeks Deal to Avert Trump Executive Order

The discussions come as President Trump has taken aim at Wilmer Hale, another big law firm. Other major firms are said to be trying to cut deals with the White House.

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16-Year-Old Is Charged With Hate Crimes in Gang Assault on Black Teen

The suspect was part of a group that attacked a Black 16-year-old who was on his way to school at a subway station in Brooklyn, the police said.

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RFK Jr. Turns to a Discredited Vaccine Researcher for Autism Study

David Geier has been hired as a senior data analyst at H.H.S. According to several people, he will examine any potential links between vaccines and autism that were debunked long ago.

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