Trump Holds First Cabinet Meeting, Elon Musk Takes Center Stage

President Donald Trump held his first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday, with Elon Musk taking a prominent role despite not being a Cabinet member. Musk defended controversial government cuts, warning the U.S. faces bankruptcy without action. He also addressed backlash over his directive requiring federal employees to report weekly accomplishments or risk termination. On Ukraine, Trump signaled minimal U.S. security guarantees, urging Europe to take responsibility while suggesting a mineral resources deal would deter Russian aggression. Trump vowed not to cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security.