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Elon Musk, Department of Government Efficiency and Trump

Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will advise White House on government efficiency

President-elect Donald Trump says Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new, nongovernmental group called the "Department of Government Efficiency."

Newsweek · 1h

What Is the Department of Government Efficiency? Musk, Ramaswamy to Lead

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his second administration will create the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Reuters · 1h

Trump names Elon Musk to role leading government efficiency drive

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will co-lead the newly created department that Trump indicated will operate outside the confines of government.

Social Security, House

CBS News on MSN · 1d

House pushes bill to expand Social Security benefits. Here's what to know.

The House is expected to try to pass a Social Security-related bill this week to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions, despite a surprise move by hard-right Freedom Caucus leaders to derail the effort.

Newsweek on MSN · 3h

Social Security Benefits Expanded Result: Who's Impacted

A bipartisan bill called the Social Security Fairness Act has the approval necessary to reverse two provisions lowering benefits.

The Times (Shreveport) on MSN · 3h

House passes bill to eliminate Social Security penalty on teachers, police firefighters

Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves' bill would eliminate the Social Security penalty for 2.8 million government retirees, including 90,000 in Louisiana.

House, Republicans

Seacoastonline.com · 18h

NH Republicans have wide majorities in House and Senate. Here are their priorities.

Republican Kelly Ayotte’s victory in the race for governor and wide majorities give Republican lawmakers opportunity to pass bolder legislation.

U.S. News & World Report · 1h

Republicans Inch Closer to US House Majority, Full Control of Congress

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Tuesday inched closer to winning a majority in the House of Representatives and with it full control of Congress, which would give Trump power to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January.

USA Today · 8h

GOP inches closer to House majority, Democrats might gain seats in California

Republicans are four seats from keeping their razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives, but Democrats are leading in five undecided Southern California races. GOP has 214 of the 218 seats they need for a majority in the House,

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House voting on bill to allow government to remove tax-exempt status from nonprofits

Congress is voting on a bill Tuesday that will empower the executive branch to remove the tax-exempt status from any ...

See Trump's Cabinet picks and other White House appointments so far

President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, easing confirmations for his Cabinet ...

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Live updates: House Republicans take a victory lap as Congress returns to DC

Republicans return to Congress for the lame duck session to decide on government funding, leadership elections in both ...

8hon MSN

How common is unified government? What to know after GOP won Congress and White House

On Nov. 11, Decision Desk HQ projected that the GOP would win at least 219 seats in the House of Representatives, allowing it ...

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Trump announces Cabinet picks as House control is yet to be determined

Donald Trump’s transition team is working to fill key rolls in his administration. Meantime, GOP lawmakers are angling for leadership of the Senate. Follow for live updates ...

Detroit News2h

Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency

Trump said in a statement that Musk and Ramaswamy will work from outside the government to offer the White House “advice ...

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Congress set to extend government shutdown deadline into Trump’s term

With Republicans on cusp of unified control of Washington, Congress appears primed to extend federal funding well into ...

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