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Ethics Report Finds Evidence Matt Gaetz Committed Statutory Rape, Other Crimes
The highly anticipated report found Gaetz likely violated rules against prostitution, drug use, special favors and more.
Netanyahu Tapped a Far Right Settler to Be the Next Israeli Ambassador to the US
Yechiel Leiter has advocated for the full annexation of the occupied West Bank.
Elon Musk’s Threat to Primary Democrats Spurs New Urgency to Ban Super PACs
Musk's role in almost forcing a government shutdown this week has revived calls for campaign finance reform.
Congress Averts Government Shutdown After Trump and Musk’s Effort to Sink Deal
The final bill extends government funding through March 14 and excludes Trump's demand to raise the debt ceiling.
Musk Endorses Neo-Nazi German Party Hours After Sanders Calls Him Authoritarian
Musk is backing a vehemently anti-immigrant, far right party in Germany's upcoming elections.
Government Shutdown Looms After Elon Musk Sinks Bipartisan Budget Deal
Congress now has less than 12 hours to scramble for a new funding deal after the unelected billionaire's intervention.
Republicans Consider Making Elon Musk Speaker of the House
The US Constitution does not stipulate that the speaker has to be a current member of the House.
President Elon? GOP Follows Billionaire Musk’s Call to Block Debt Ceiling Bill.
“It’s clear who’s in charge, and it’s not President-elect Donald Trump,” said Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
Musk Slammed Trump’s Treasury Pick. But Is Scott Bessent Really That Moderate?
Wall Street insider Bessent seems ready to march in lockstep with Trump on many issues.
Biden Admin Confirms Risks of Liquefied Natural Gas Exports But Won’t Block Them
Environmentalists say Biden must listen to the warnings of his own government by banning further LNG exports.