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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Elon Musk called Thursday to “delete entire agencies” from the United States’ federal government as part of his push under President Donald Trump to radically cut spending and restructure its priorities. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Musk offered

US relations with Europe will never be the same after Trump’s call with Putin  CNN

The State Department was planning to buy $400 million worth of “Armored Tesla” later this year, according to its 2025 procurement forecast, a document outlining projections of anticipated contracts, which was published in December. But after reports emerged on Wednesday

Elon Musk denies ‘hostile takeover’ of government in surprise White House appearance  BBC.com

Heavy rain and risk of ‘life-threatening’ debris flows prompt evacuation warnings in LA fire areas as snow hits the Midwest  CNN Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires  CNN See county-by-county

Trump, Modi meeting: Tariffs, trade and visas to dominate talks  BBC.com India’s Modi brings a tariff ‘gift’ to Trump talks  Reuters What Modi and India Can Offer Trump on Trade  The New York Times Narendra Modi’s US visit: President Donald Trump to host

Trump, Modi meeting: Tariffs, trade and visas to dominate talks  BBC.com India’s Modi brings a tariff ‘gift’ to Trump talks  Reuters Modi, Trump to meet with focus on trade, immigration, strategic ties  Voice of America Live: PM Modi Meets US Intel Chief Tulsi

Modi is meeting with Trump in a visit meant to boost the US-India relationship and avoid tariffs  The Associated Press Modi to Meet Trump With Eyes on Trade and Immigration  The New York Times Why oil and gas could help India blunt

Trump’s ‘Buyout’ Falls Short as 75,000 Federal Workers Took Deal  Bloomberg Trump closes down federal worker buyout offer after judge lifts hold  The Washington Post Federal judge clears key hurdle for Trump and Musk’s government employee buyout plan  Fortune Fork in the Road  OPM

Heavy rain and risk of ‘life-threatening’ debris flows prompt evacuation warnings in LA fire areas as snow hits the Midwest  CNN Evacuation warning to take effect Thursday for parts of Airport Fire burn scar area in Orange County  ABC7 Los Angeles Powerful