This episode of Up First covers three main news stories: President Trump's urging of House Republicans to support his tax and immigration bill, the upcoming meeting between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid strained relations, and the continued efforts of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut parts of the federal government. The discussion includes analysis of the potential impacts of the proposed bill, the complexities of the US-South Africa relationship, and the legality and scope of DOGE's activities.
