Trump orders DOGE cooperation

U.S. President Donald Trump orders government agencies to work with Elon Musk’s Department Of Government Efficiency to make cut-backs. Musk slams critics of the project and says the American electorate has voted for the reforms. We are live in Paris at the AI Action Summit where the U.S. and UK have refused to sign up to an official communiqué as differences over regulation and governance continue. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance says Europe’s approach to the sector is “excessive”. On Capitol Hill, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell touts the strength of the U.S. economy but refuses to comment on President Trump’s trade policies. The UK’s OBR has warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to break her own fiscal rules following a disappointing first draft forecast. And  Deutsche Boerse posts a 25 per cent Q4 profit rise but warns of headwinds later this year due to lower interest rates.