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White House confirms Elon Musk to exit government role as planned

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April 4, 2025

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After overseeing massive federal workforce cuts and budget freezes, Musk’s tenure at DOGE nears its scheduled conclusion.

Elon Musk’s time at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is coming to an end, with the White House confirming that he will leave his role later this spring as originally planned.

The billionaire entrepreneur was appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the department, which was tasked with advising on government downsizing and budget reforms.

Since its inception, DOGE has overseen the removal of tens of thousands of government employees and the freezing of trillions of dollars in federal grant funding.

The initiative, framed as a cost-cutting measure to streamline bureaucracy, has drawn both praise and criticism.

Supporters argue that it has reduced wasteful spending, while opponents warn of the long-term consequences for public services and federal programs.

Speculation swirled earlier this week about Musk’s potential early exit, but White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the reports as “garbage,” reaffirming that Musk’s work will conclude on schedule.

Musk himself responded to the rumors on social media, calling them “fake news.”

With Musk’s departure on the horizon, questions remain about the future of DOGE and whether its aggressive cuts will continue under new leadership.

Silicon Valley entrepreneur and U.S.-Vietnam relations advocate Allison Huynh joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta’s first so-called AI glasses

Meta’s AI glasses launch stumbles with demo failures, raising doubts about the technology’s readiness and future integration.

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September 19, 2025

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Meta’s AI glasses launch stumbles with demo failures, raising doubts about the technology’s readiness and future integration.

Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta’s first so-called AI glasses, promising a crisp high-resolution display and futuristic wristband controls. But what should have been a triumph quickly turned awkward.

The $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display was billed as a breakthrough, yet the much-hyped live demo stumbled. The glasses ignored instructions during a cooking demonstration, and Zuckerberg’s Neural Band failed to answer a call from his CTO, forcing a clumsy workaround on stage.

Zuckerberg blamed WiFi issues, but the misfires raised doubts over whether Meta’s glasses are ready for prime time. For now, the vision of seamlessly blending AI with everyday eyewear seems more promise than reality.

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Donald Trump says Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air because of poor rating

Trump claims Kimmel’s suspension due to ratings, while Democrats call it an attack on free speech amid political tensions.

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September 19, 2025

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Trump claims Kimmel’s suspension due to ratings, while Democrats call it an attack on free speech amid political tensions.

Donald Trump has claimed Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air because of poor ratings, as Democrats accuse the move of being an attack on free speech.

Jimmy Kimmel Live, a late-night staple since 2003 on Disney-owned ABC, was suddenly suspended after the host criticised Trump’s response to the murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

The outspoken comedian, a frequent critic of Trump, mocked the former president’s reaction, sparking outrage among ABC’s local affiliates who pulled the show from their schedules.

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