Democratic lawmakers are seeking an explanation from the Trump administration regarding tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) seeking access to sensitive payment systems in the Treasury Department. Musk and DOGE are pushing to cut federal spending, prompting confusion and backlash, including the attempted freeze of federal grants and loans. Lawmakers, including Senator Ron Wyden, are demanding answers from the Treasury Department following reports of clashes and the abrupt resignation of a career Treasury official.
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23-year-old Ukrainian refugee killed on North Carolina transit system
North Carolina police are investigating the stabbing death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian woman who had recently fled the war. Decarlos Brown Jr., the suspect identified in the incident on a Charlotte Area Transit System train, will be charged with first-degree murder after recovering from his injuries, as the case has drawn national outrage, including remarks from President Trump and others. Want More Context? 🔎
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