Tracking Trump's Reductions to Federal Agencies and Funding, the Trump administration, in coordination with the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), continues its sweeping efforts to reduce federal spending and scale back government programs. As of April 30, major funding cuts have been enacted, with significant rollbacks targeting various federal departments. Some of these actions have faced legal challenges, with judges stepping in to halt specific measures. Updates on the scope and impact of these reductions are ongoing. Meta has launched open-source tools aimed at safeguarding its Llama AI, providing the broader development community with resources to create more secure artificial intelligence applications. Neil Young, 79, Criticized Over Comments Targeting Elon Musk and Tesla Fans — The legendary rocker has drawn backlash from Elon Musk supporters after debuting a politically charged protest song, "Let's Roll Again," during a Los Angeles benefit concert. In the track, Young lashes out at the Tesla CEO, linking Musk to fascism and criticizing his political affiliations, including his role in the new Department of Government Efficiency under Donald Trump. Young's lyrics call for U.S. automakers to prioritize clean and safe vehicles, while controversially praising China for its advancements in green car production. Social media reactions have been polarizing, with some slamming the song as outdated and overly ideological, while others hailed Young for remaining true to his protest roots. Terminal DAW Delivers With Style as "Tek," a new terminal-based digital audio workstation, brings keyboard-only music production to the command line. Designed for Linux users familiar with environments like Vim or Emacs, Tek offers an intuitive interface featuring a multi-track sequencer and sampler known as the “arranger,” complete with color-coded tracks that refresh randomly at each launch. Though its feature set is currently minimal, developers aim to expand its capabilities, including adding save/load keybinds and plugin support. Tek integrates seamlessly with modern audio workflows via JACK for MIDI compatibility and promises future plugin server support for use alongside other DAWs like Ardor and Zrythm. Lakers Favored to Reunite With Legendary Executive

Speculation is mounting around the future of Miami Heat president Pat Riley following the team’s disappointing first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Cavaliers. With growing calls for him to step down, including criticism from analysts and former players, the Lakers are now the betting favorites to reunite with the legendary executive. Riley, 80, began his illustrious NBA coaching career in Los Angeles and led the team to four championships during the Showtime era. While the Heat’s recent struggles and Jimmy Butler’s trade request have amplified rumors of a leadership shake-up, online sportsbook Bovada lists the Lakers at +175 to bring Riley back, potentially in an advisory role, ahead of the Knicks, Rockets, Suns, and Raptors. President Donald Trump marks the first 100 days of his second term in office, highlighting a flurry of executive actions and policy moves that have defined his return to the White House. Since Inauguration Day, Trump has signed 142 executive orders—more than any predecessor in the same time frame—including sweeping immigration reforms, cutting federal government agencies, and imposing steep tariffs on Chinese imports. Speaking during a rally in Michigan and in a one-on-one interview with ABC News, Trump defended his administration’s actions, including the rollout of the Department of Government Efficiency and a 145% tariff on Chinese goods. Despite these efforts, his approval rating has dropped to 42%, the lowest since his return to office. Trump emphasized that bigger reforms are on the way, including what he called the largest tax cuts in American history.