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PANW MOVES OVER UP OVER 10 POINTS
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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions. 
Today, at 10:04 AM on February 14th, a significant trading signal occurred for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $187.80. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in PANW&#8217;s stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in PANW&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
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Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for PANW, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts. 
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After Market Close UPDATE:
The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $191.08. The returns on the High price ($201.33) and Close price ($200) after the Power Inflow were respectively 5.3% and 4.6%. That is why it is important to have a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite. In this case, the high of the day and close were very close but that is not always the case
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TRADEPULSE POWER INFLOW ALERT: PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC. (PANW) MOVES UP OVER 5% AT ITS HIGH AFTER TRADEPULSE ALERT

Anthropic, an AI startup backed by Jeff Bezos&#8217; Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), has filed a plea with a federal court to dismiss a U.S. government proposal that would prevent Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google from investing in AI startups. The proposal is intended to address <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/11/42053249/google-could-lose-chrome-browser-in-dojs-latest-antitrust-move">Google&#8217;s alleged monopolization</a> of the online search market.
What Happened: Anthropic, in a court filing on Friday, argued that the proposed remedy would negatively impact both the company and competition in general. 
The proposal, put forth by the Justice Department and a coalition of states, includes significant changes to Google&#8217;s operations, such as the forced sale of its Chrome web browser.
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The proposal aims to block Google from purchasing, investing in, or partnering with companies that manage consumer search data, including those developing AI technologies.
Anthropic, which has received around&nbsp;$3 billion&nbsp;in funding from Google, argued in its court filing that the proposed remedy would harm both the company and overall market competition. The AI startup also claimed that a forced sale would unfairly benefit its larger competitors, including&nbsp; OpenAI and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
The&nbsp;U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)&nbsp;has raised concerns about major tech firms like&nbsp;Google&nbsp;and&nbsp;Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)&nbsp;investing in AI startups, warning that such deals could lead to&nbsp;data consolidation&nbsp;in key areas such as&nbsp;chip development, model training, and data center infrastructure.
Why It Matters: The U.S. government&#8217;s proposal is a part of the ongoing efforts to address Google&#8217;s alleged&nbsp;monopolization of the online search&nbsp;and search ad markets.
After the DOJ announced remedies in its antitrust lawsuit against Google, the November decision triggered a significant drop in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42119020/alphabet-bleeds-over-120-billion-in-market-value-eyes-worst-day-in-10-months-after-doj-demands-google-chrome-sale">Alphabet&#8217;s market value</a>. Alphabet&#8217;s business model is deeply interconnected, with its services benefiting from strong synergies. 
In Q3 2024, the company's "Search &amp; Other" segment brought in $49.4 billion, making up 56% of its total quarterly revenue.
These proposed remedies have sparked discussions within the tech industry, with some suggesting that AI startups should consider acquiring Google Chrome, while others, like&nbsp;OpenAI, have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42130303/chatgpt-parent-openai-considers-building-its-own-web-browser-to-challenge-googles-search-monopoly-following-doj-push-to-break-up-chrome-dominance">explored the idea of developing their own web browsers</a>&nbsp;to challenge Google&#8217;s dominance.
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The Trump administration is reportedly unlikely to back Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) taking over&nbsp;Intel Corp.(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) U.S. chip factories.
What Happened: TSMC, the world&#8217;s largest chipmaker, is considering acquiring a controlling stake in Intel&#8217;s U.S. factories at the request of former President Donald Trump, according to Bloomberg. 
However, a White House official told&nbsp;Reuters that the Trump administration welcomes foreign investment and construction in the U.S., but is &#8220;unlikely&#8221; to back a foreign company running Intel&#8217;s factories.
The White House official did not publicly confirm whether any meetings occurred or if a potential deal was ever discussed.
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Intel has been struggling to regain its lost chipmaking prominence and has been investing billions of dollars to become a contract chip manufacturer, a transformation that has yet to materialize.
If TSMC were to take over operations at Intel&#8217;s factories, it would face the challenge of overhauling the U.S. chipmaker's existing processes.
Since each semiconductor manufacturer follows unique production methods, TSMC would likely have to adapt Intel's facilities to its own standards, potentially requiring the disclosure of proprietary techniques to Intel personnel.
Why It Matters: The Trump administration&#8217;s stance on TSMC&#8217;s potential control of Intel&#8217;s U.S. factories comes amid a broader push to strengthen domestic semiconductor production.
The U.S. CHIPS and Science Act 2022, which aimed to bolster U.S. domestic semiconductor production with subsidies worth $39 billion, is reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43722945/tech-war-intensifies-as-trump-sets-to-revise-the-us-chips-act-conditions-not-aligned-to-white-house-policies-under-review">up for renegotiation </a>by the White House, potentially leading to a delay in some semiconductor disbursements.
Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor is looking to expand its<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43727973/taiwan-semiconductor-eyes-us-expansion-amid-taiwans-push-for-bigger-investments-and-advanced-chip-production"> presence in the U.S. amid Taiwan&#8217;s push</a> for larger investments and advanced chip production.
The company is investing $65 billion in new factories in the U.S. state of Arizona, a move that aligns with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te&#8217;s plans to invest more in and trade more with the U.S.
On Friday, Intel's stock dropped 2.2%, while U.S.-listed shares of TSMC gained approximately 1%, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The 3 most-recent analyst ratings were released by JP Morgan, Stifel, and Truist Securities on Jan. 31. With an average price target of $21.67 from JP Morgan, Stifel, and Truist Securities, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC/analyst-ratings">there is an implied downside</a> of 8.2% based on these latest analyst ratings.
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Trump Administration 'Unlikely' To Support TSMC's Control Of Intel's US Chip Factories: Report

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/02/43463099/donald-trumps-25-tariff-plan-only-tough-measures-will-level-the-playing-field-kevin-oleary-explains-the-strategy">Donald Trump</a> aims to strengthen America's economy by tapping into its oil and gas reserves.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WEC6Fl-JAw&amp;t=1043s"> In his inauguration speech</a>, he declared, "We have something that no other manufacturing nation will ever have—the largest amount of oil and gas of any country on Earth, and we are going to use it."
As of Jan. 1, 2024, <a href="https://www.rystadenergy.com/news/global-recoverable-oil-barrels-demand-electrification">Rystad Energy </a>claims that the United States had 156 billion barrels in total potential production. In comparison, Saudi Arabia has proven reserves of 247 billion barrels. Russia has 143 billion barrels, Canada has 122 billion barrels and Iraq with 105 billion barrels round out the top five.
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According to the US Energy Information Administration, the nation has led world output for much of the last decade. Sure, at 13.3 million barrels per day in 2023, America outpaces Saudi Arabia and Russia–a fact–but analysts said growth is finally plateauing after reserves deplete and new opportunities for drilling fade. Companies also focus on returns to shareholders nowadays rather than growth and resource expansion.
<a href="https://fortune.com/2025/02/09/trump-vows-to-tap-americas-liquid-gold-oil-reserves-and-drill-baby-drill-the-only-problem-is-its-not-up-to-him/">Matthew Bernstein</a>, a senior analyst at Rystad Energy, <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/02/09/trump-vows-to-tap-americas-liquid-gold-oil-reserves-and-drill-baby-drill-the-only-problem-is-its-not-up-to-him/">told Fortune</a> magazine recently, &#8220;Industry decisions are politically agnostic. Companies are focused on corporate strategy, shareholder returns, and capital discipline.&#8221; Unless Trump&#8217;s policies improve profitability, oil executives are unlikely to change course.
The opportunity is to take some of the future volumes from the 2030s and 2040s and bring them forward,&#8221; Robert Clarke, vice president of upstream research at Wood Mackenzie, told Fortune. But he doubts the country will return to its peak growth rates of adding 1 million b/d annually.
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The Trump administration could offer tax breaks, fast-track permitting or put more federal acreage up for drilling. Clarke said competitive federal acreage could shift the landscape on where companies drill. At the same time, <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/02/09/trump-vows-to-tap-americas-liquid-gold-oil-reserves-and-drill-baby-drill-the-only-problem-is-its-not-up-to-him/">Bernstein argues</a> that this may lead companies to &#8220;cannibalize&#8221; their current investment.
<a href="https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?f=m&amp;n=pet&amp;s=f000000__3">According to the EIA,</a> in 2023, the first purchase price of American crude oil averaged $76 per barrel, compared to $27.56 in 2003. Still, even with record-high prices, producers are cautious not to overproduce the resource and subsequently lower prices. &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/42903410/regulatory-woes-subscriber-declines-falling-oil-prices-were-buying-buffett-bets-big-on-563m-worth-of-underdogs">Oil companies</a> face calls to produce more while also dealing with rhetoric about lowering prices,&#8221; Clarke said.
Even with policy changes, experts agree that long-term investment strategies won&#8217;t be dictated by politics alone. Bernstein said to Fortune, &#8220;Investment decisions aren&#8217;t made for the next quarter, but for the long run-10, 20, even 30 years ahead.&#8221; Clarke said accelerating future production could push the plateau in U.S. output well beyond forecasts, changing market perceptions. But he reiterated how profitability is still key to the industry.
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Elon Musk is officially working for the government. But what does he actually do?
That's a mystery. His job title? &#8220;Unlisted.&#8221; His salary? Zero. His power? A lot.
Musk's Shadow Role in Washington
Musk now has a White House access badge and has been described as the head of DOGE—not the meme coin, but the Department of Government Efficiency.
President Donald Trump rebranded the US Digital Service, or USDS, as DOGE and put it under his chief of staff, Susie Wiles. He also created a loophole that lets DOGE <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/02/43579276/elon-musk-plans-reinstatement-of-doge-employee-fired-over-social-media-posts">hire people faster</a> without going through normal government hiring processes.
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But here&#8217;s the weird part: Trump never actually named Musk as the DOGE leader.
A White House document <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musks-job-title-unlisted-2025-2">seen by Business Insider</a> lists Musk's role as simply "unlisted."
So, does he run DOGE? No one really knows.
Even Congress Is Confused
Even Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is scratching its head. <a href="https://ir.tesla.com/_flysystem/s3/sec/000162828025003063/tsla-20241231-gen.pdf">In a recent regulatory filing</a>, the company said Musk was "involved in other ventures and with the Department of Government Efficiency."
Congress is demanding answers. <a href="http://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN12493">In a Jan. 27 report</a>, the Congressional Research Service said, &#8220;a USDS administrator has not yet been named.&#8221;
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) seems convinced Musk is in charge. <a href="https://www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/final_-_warren_letter_to_trump_administration_re_musk_ethics_and_faa_final.pdf">She addressed him as "administrator" of DOGE</a> in a formal letter. <a href="https://texasagriculture.gov/News-Events/Article/10277/COMMISSIONER-SID-MILLER-COMMENDS-PRESIDENT-TRUMP-AND-DOGE-CHAIRMAN-ELON-MUSK-FO">A Texas state official</a> even called him "DOGE Chairman" after Musk helped shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Yet, when asked, the White House won't confirm or deny anything.
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The Ethics Loophole?
Musk is technically classified as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43452103/elon-musk-appointed-as-special-government-employee-amid-doge-department-push-cant-do-anything-without-our-approval-says-trump">&#8220;special government employee.&#8221;</a> That means he can only work 130 days a year in an official capacity.
But John Pelissero, a government ethics expert, thinks this setup is intentional.
&#8220;I think this is a strategy to create confusion,&#8221; he told Business Insider. "If you are clear that he is the administrator of DOGE, then he has to comply with various rules."
Richard Painter, a former White House ethics lawyer, believes the secrecy might be about financial disclosures.
Why? Because DOGE is now part of the White House, making it harder for Congress to investigate.
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This isn't Musk's first strange job title. At Tesla, he made himself &#8220;Technoking.&#8221; When he bought Twitter, he called himself &#8220;Chief Twit.&#8221;
Back in 2022, <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1586685737591709696">he even joked</a>: "No idea who the CEO is."
Now, he&#8217;s in Washington with no official title, no salary, but a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43440720/elon-musks-4b-doge-plan-may-cut-federal-spending-30-apples-spring-2025-lineup-revealed-triumph-group-to-go-private-in-3b-deal-top-headlines-while-the-us-slept">whole lot of influence.</a>
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/02/43637114/regulatory-freeze-at-cfpb-these-etfs-could-gain-as-oversight-weakens">Consumer Financial Protection Bureau</a>–an agency that oversees financial regulations in the U.S. States–has come to a standstill under the leadership of its new acting head, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42152862/trump-picks-project-2025-co-author-russell-vought-for-omb">Russell Vought</a>. Vought issued a series of directives Saturday, ordering CFPB employees to pause all investigations, enforcement actions, and regulatory work. And it is facing severe backlash from critics.&nbsp;
Vought was recently confirmed as director of the Office of Management and Budget and will also be overseeing the CFPB. According to an internal email <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/doge/russell-vought-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-trump-rcna191356">obtained by NBC News</a>, Vought instructed employees to &#8220;cease all supervision and examination activity,&#8221; &#8220;cease all stakeholder engagement,&#8221; and hold off on issuing new rules or guidance. Vought also said that the CFPB would not be drawing its next round of funding, claiming that the CFPB's current $711.6 million budget is excessive.&nbsp;
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As part of these actions, the CFPB's headquarters have been temporarily closed, and public communications from the agency have been suspended, leaving consumers with limited insight into ongoing regulatory work.&nbsp;
Vought's directives have brought sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who argue that shutting down the CFPB undermines financial protections for Americans. U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43474551/elon-musk-says-elizabeth-warren-is-meddling-with-trillions-in-us-treasury-via-unqualified-flunkies">Sen. Elizabeth Warren</a> (D-MA), who played a key role in creating the CFPB after the 2008 financial crisis, expressed her concerns <a href="https://x.com/senwarren/status/1888422012453793988?s=46&amp;t=KcGQbbOawLdPiUGqHqz7cw">on X</a>:&nbsp;
"Vought is giving big banks and giant corporations the green light to scam families. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has returned over $21 billion to families cheated by Wall Street. Republicans have failed to gut it in Congress and in the courts. They will fail again," she said.&nbsp;
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Consumer protection groups have echoed Warren's concerns. Dennis Kelleher, head of the financial watchdog group Better Markets,<a href="https://bettermarkets.org/newsroom/in-trying-to-kill-the-cfpb-trump-gives-wall-streets-biggest-banks-a-win-and-main-street-americans-a-slap-in-the-face/"> in a statement</a> described Vought's order as "another slap in the face for all Americans who depend on basic financial products and services."&nbsp;
The National Treasury Employees Union, which represents CFPB workers, has taken legal action to challenge Vought's directives. The union argues that suspending the agency's operations violates congressional authority over its funding and mandates. Additionally, the union filed a <a href="https://www.nteu.org/-/media/Files/nteu/docs/public/cfpb/CFPBPrivacyAct.pdf">separate lawsuit</a> that seeks to prevent members of the Department of Government Efficiency—an White House advisory group led by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42378293/elon-musk-was-so-focused-that-his-mom-checked-on-him-daily-to-make-sure-he-was-eating-and-wearing-a-fresh-pair-of-socks">Elon Musk</a>—from accessing CFPB personnel records.
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Musk, who has taken an active role in the Trump administration's efforts to restructure federal agencies, has made it clear that he opposes the CFPB. In a <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1887979940269666769">recent post on X</a>, he wrote "CFPB RIP" accompanied by a tombstone emoji. According to media reports, DOGE members have been granted administrative-level access to CFPB's internal systems, raising concerns about conflicts of interest given Musk's ambitions to expand into financial services.
Critics argue that these changes could leave consumers vulnerable to predatory financial practices. A CFPB employee, speaking anonymously to <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/doge/russell-vought-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-trump-rcna191356">NBC News</a>, warned that the bureau's examiners play a crucial role in preventing financial abuse.&nbsp;
&#8220;They're pulling hundreds of examiners out of the field — the people who make sure your grandmother isn't getting ripped off by scammers and your kid isn't being deceived by predatory student lenders,&#8221; the employee said.
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The move to halt CFPB operations is part of a broader push by the Trump administration to consolidate federal agencies and reduce their regulatory reach. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who briefly led the CFPB before Vought's appointment, had already begun scaling back the bureau's authority. Meanwhile, similar measures have been taken against other agencies, such as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43617113/bill-gates-challenges-elon-musk-led-doge-approach-to-shutting-down-usaid-asks-if-it-fits-american-value-syst">U.S. Agency for International Development</a>, where funding and personnel cuts have been met with legal challenges.
For now, the future of the CFPB remains uncertain. While Vought's actions face legal challenges, the immediate effects are clear: the agency's regulatory functions are frozen, and consumer protection enforcement has been put on hold. As the situation develops, financial industry leaders, policymakers, and consumer advocates will be watching closely to see what comes next.
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President Donald Trump plans to turn his cost-cutting campaign toward the Pentagon&#8217;s $800 billion budget, backing Elon Musk&#8217;s efforts to find what he claims will be &#8220;billions, hundreds of billions of dollars of fraud and abuse.&#8221;
&#8220;Let&#8217;s check the military. You know, the people elected me on that,&#8221; Trump <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/5800607b-f1fd-48a6-b90c-c79b25552e75">told the Financial Times</a> in a Sunday interview, praising Musk as &#8220;terrific&#8221; and a &#8220;great help&#8221; in scrutinizing federal spending.
The push to examine Defense Department spending has raised conflict-of-interest concerns, given Musk&#8217;s SpaceX and Starlink contracts with the government. However, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz dismissed the worries, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-national-security-adviser-no-plans-invade-canada-waltz-rcna191374">telling NBC</a> that &#8220;all of the appropriate firewalls&#8221; would be in place, though he provided no specifics.
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&#8220;We do need great minds and we do need business leaders to go in there and absolutely reform the Pentagon&#8217;s acquisition process,&#8221; Waltz said. &#8220;The American people have said enough, enough with the bloat, the waste and the debt.&#8221;
The Pentagon initiative follows aggressive moves to restrict other federal agencies. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) employees were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43586493/jpmorgan-bofa-equifax-honda-block-and-many-more-may-get-relief-after-cfpb-dissolution-as-director-vought-halts-activities-maryland-senator-says-will-ensure-the-body-continues-to-fight-for-consumers">ordered Saturday to cease nearly all activities</a>, including investigations and supervision, according to acting director Russell Vought. Trump has also vowed to eliminate the Department of Education.
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The president's actions have drawn criticism from Democrats. &#8220;This is the most serious constitutional crisis the country has faced, certainly since Watergate,&#8221; Sen. Chris Murphy <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/democratic-sen-chris-murphy-warns-assault-constitution/story?id=118605827">told ABC</a>. &#8220;The president wants to be able to decide how and where money is spent so that he can reward his political friends, he can punish his political enemies.&#8221;
Musk&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has faced recent setbacks. A federal judge in New York temporarily <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43578729/court-halts-musks-doge-squad-from-gaining-access-to-treasury-payment-systems-a-risk-of-irreparable-harm">blocked the team&#8217;s access to Treasury Department payment data</a>, citing potential &#8220;irreparable harm&#8221; to Americans from sensitive personal information disclosure.
While Republicans broadly support the cost-cutting push, some suggest refinements. Ohio Republican Mike Turner <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/week-transcript-2-9-25-sen-chris-murphy/story?id=118609675">told ABC</a> that while the country&#8217;s fiscal path was &#8220;unsustainable,&#8221; Musk needs to &#8220;in a more professional way, communicate with the American public.&#8221;
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Republicans in Congress have maintained support for Trump and Musk&#8217;s initiatives, even though the spending cuts potentially undermine lawmakers&#8217; constitutional role in authorizing federal expenditures. Turner said there is a need for a &#8220;critical view&#8221; of U.S. spending policies, despite his concerns about Musk&#8217;s communication approach.
The administration has already targeted several agencies, with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) administering foreign aid among the hardest hit.
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Buying $1000 In OSIS: If an investor had bought $1000 of OSIS stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $7,344.55 today based on a price of $211.67 for OSIS at the time of writing.
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Buying $100 In REGN: If an investor had bought $100 of REGN stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,562.19 today based on a price of $673.60 for REGN at the time of writing.
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Buying $100 In AMT: If an investor had bought $100 of AMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,028.68 today based on a price of $189.38 for AMT at the time of writing.
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Buying $100 In COR: If an investor had bought $100 of COR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $257.27 today based on a price of $242.63 for COR at the time of writing.
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