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Musk’s “Special Employee” Status Means He Needs to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
Critics have said Musk's DOGE efforts are unconstitutional, with some comparing them to a government coup.
Unions Sue to Halt Musk Team’s Access to Critical Treasury Payment System
“The scale of the intrusion into individuals' privacy is massive and unprecedented,” the complaint states.
Ron DeSantis Proposes “Gun Sales Tax Holiday” as Part of Next FL State Budget
The “holiday” would take place during a time of year when mass shootings and gun violence are at their highest.
Trump’s January 6 Pardons Were a Green Light to Far Right Paramilitaries
The GOP’s silence after the pardons made it complicit in Trump’s decision to normalize paramilitary violence in the US.
Trump Describes Americans Against Tariffs as Being “Controlled by China”
Trump said in a Truth Social post that his tariffs would be worth the “price that will be paid” by American consumers.
Experts Say a Coup Is Underway as Musk Seizes Control of Government Agencies
The unelected billionaire has captured vast portions of the federal government, warns strategist Waleed Shahid.
Trump and Musk Threaten Shutdown of USAID in What Observers Call “Textbook Coup”
USAID officials were forced out after refusing to give Musk agents access to internal systems and classified material.
Trump Fires Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Head Who Drew Wall Street’s Ire
Rohit Chopra returned over $6 billion into the pockets of everyday people during his tenure as head of the CFPB.
As Trump’s War on Migrants Transcends Borders, Resistance Grows in Latin America
Leaders in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil and Honduras are pushing back against Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
Musk’s DOGE Accused of Seizing Sole Control of Essential Federal Databases
“Congress famously has the power of the purse,” wrote one analyst, “but it looks like DOGE is trying to snatch it.”