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State Department halts plan to buy $400M worth of armored vehicles from Musk's Tesla

The State Department had been in talks with Elon Musk’s Tesla company to buy armored electric vehicles, but the plans have been put on hold by the Trump administration after reports emerged about a potential $400 million purchase

The Independent UK

State Department Halts 0M Armored Tesla Vehicle Procurement

State Department pauses 0 million solicitation for armored Tesla vehicles over conflict of interest concerns.

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State Department slams the brakes on potential $400 million armored Tesla purchase — ‘No government contract has been awarded to Tesla’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk earlier said he was “pretty sure” there was no deal to sell his EVs to the U.S. government.

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Tesla's Name Removed From Planned State Department Contract As Musk's Involvement With Trump Called Into Question

The State Department removed Tesla's name from a planned $400 million armored vehicle contract after media concerns about Elon Musk's involvement with Trump.

Latin Times

Elon Musk ‘pretty sure’ Tesla isn’t getting $400M sweetheart deal to make armored cars for the U.S. government

“No one mentioned” the generously sized contract to the Tesla CEO, who has been known to play fast and loose with the truth when it suits.

Fortune

Musk slammed as State Department reveals plan to buy $400m in ‘armored’ Teslas in biggest contract of 2025

As Musk continues to gut government agencies, his company prepares to rake in big federal bucks

The Independent UK

Trump State Department official has repeatedly called for mass sterilization of ‘low-IQ trash’

Darren Beattie previously served as a speechwriter for Trump, but he was fired in 2018 after he spoke at a conference attended by white nationalists

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'Big Balls' Controversy: Elon Musk's 19-Year-Old Protégé Lands Senior State Department Role, Sparking Outrage

Elon Musk's 19-year-old protégé, Edward Coristine, known online as 'Big Balls,' landed a senior State Department role, sparking controversy.

International Business Times UK

Panama Rejects US Claim Of Free Canal Passage Agreement

President Mulino of Panama challenges US claim of waived fees for canal transit, highlighting discrepancies in statements.

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Panama Says US Claims It Can Use Canal For Free Are False

The State Department said U.S. government vessels would no longer be charged for using the canal, which Trump has threatened to take back.

International Business Times

Trump's Plan to Send Migrants to Guantanamo Bay is 'Frankly Insane,' Former State Department Official Says

A senior State Department official now working at Yale University as a law professor has weighed in on President Donald Trump's plan to send up to 30,000 migrants to Guantanamo Bay for detainment, calling the plan "insane".

Latin Times

As Trump tries to slash US foreign aid, here are 3 common myths many Americans mistakenly believe about it

U.S. foreign aid is in disarray.

The Conversation

What is USAID? The government agency Elon Musk said needs to 'die’

The agency targeted by Elon Musk has a long history of helping people in need around the world

The Independent UK

Democratic Senator Puts Blanket Hold On Trump Nominees At State Department Over USAID Shutdown

"Dismantling USAID is illegal and makes us less safe," said Brian Schatz. He added that any such decision has to be done through a law

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Democratic lawmakers blocked from USAID offices as they protest Elon Musk efforts to dismantle it

Lawmakers call efforts to shut down the aid agency ‘offensive bulls***’

Roll Call

Musk hit on USAID riles Dems; many in GOP would absorb it into State Department - Roll Call

Democrats criticized the actions at USAID, blaming Elon Musk, but Republicans seemed contend with absorbing it into the State Department.

The Independent UK

Speechwriter fired in first Trump term for attending white nationalists rally handed State Department job

Former speechwriter will serve as the acting under secretary for public diplomacy, one of the top ten positions in the State Department

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Top USAID Security Officials Placed On Leave Amid Access Dispute

USAID security officials placed on leave after clash with DOGE personnel. Concerns over potential merger with State Department.

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Latin Times

Marco Rubio's First Foreign Trip as Secretary of State to Focus on Countering China in Panama

The visit follows Trump's pledge to "take back" the Panama Canal, as China's growing influence in Latin America sparks concerns among Republican leaders.

Salon

State Dept. to employees: Axe pronouns

State Department higher-up Tibor Nagy said the move was made to comply with Trump's EO on gender

Al Jazeera

Which countries will Trump’s foreign aid suspension hurt most?

The decision comes as President Donald Trump pushes for all government departments to prioritise ‘America First’.

The Conversation

Biden targeted the online right-wing terrorism threat − now it’s up to Trump

In the waning days of the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of State took its first major step against terrorism groups primarily focused on what is called “accelerationism” – the effort to inspire independent followers to engage in violence in ways that broadly destabilize society. The U.S. government has long…

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State Department Doubles Down On Foreign Aid Freeze

State Department upholds foreign aid freeze with waivers for humanitarian assistance, causing operational challenges for humanitarian organizations.

The Independent UK

State Department told to ‘downplay’ Black History Month to back Trump’s anti-DEI order: report

Vague guidance asks State Department officials to celebrate ‘individual contributions’ to American history while maintaining the ‘spirit’ of Trump’s anti-DEI programs

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House Democrats Express Concern Over State Department Actions

Democratic House Foreign Affairs Committee members express concerns to Secretary of State Rubio over State Department actions affecting foreign assistance ...

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