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Elon Musk: US judge rejects bid to stop Elon Musk’s federal job cuts, block DOGE’s data access

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Elon Musk: US judge rejects bid to stop Elon Musk’s federal job cuts, block DOGE’s data access

A federal judge rejected an emergency request on Tuesday to stop billionaire Elon Musk and his department of government efficiency (DOGE) from firing federal employees and accessing agency data.This move bolstered US President Donald Trump’s plan to cut government spending, as he called for large-scale reductions across several departments and agencies. Thousands have already lost … Read more

US edging towards constitutional crisis as Dem state courts block Trump action

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US edging towards constitutional crisis as Dem state courts block Trump action

TOI correspondent from Washington: The first contours of a constitutional crisis and a potential civil war, at least on the legal front, are sharpening in America. A federal judge in New York issued an emergency order on Saturday prohibiting Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing personal and financial data of millions of Americans … Read more

Free Speech In Pakistan: Pakistan introduces law allowing government to block platforms, imprison users for spreading ‘disinformation’ on social media

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Free Speech In Pakistan: Pakistan introduces law allowing government to block platforms, imprison users for spreading ‘disinformation’ on social media

Pakistan’s government has tightened its grip on social media with a new law that critics fear will threaten free speech and further erode democratic freedoms. The controversial legislation, passed by the country’s lower house of parliament on Thursday, grants sweeping powers to the government to control online content, including the ability to block platforms and … Read more