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Musk's $160B Savings Amid U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Pact

5/2/2025

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Elon Musk revealed a staggering $160 billion in savings from federal workforce cuts, though he conceded that his ambitious $2 trillion target may be out of reach. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Ukraine forged a minerals agreement, and a safety group raised alarms about the dangers of AI applications for children. In Wisconsin, Republicans are pushing for legislation to ease regulations as chronic wasting disease threatens deer populations.

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Elon Musk revealed a staggering $160 billion in savings from federal workforce cuts, though he conceded that his ambitious $2 trillion target may be out of reach. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Ukraine forged a minerals agreement, and a safety group raised alarms about the dangers of AI applications for children. In Wisconsin, Republicans are pushing for legislation to ease regulations as chronic wasting disease threatens deer populations.