The U.S. constitution states that Congress controls how our taxes are spent. Yet, Musk (unelected, with no official government position) now has the power to unlawfully control government spending.

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Frederic Laderer, Naples Such a shame to see letters come in, and even be published, attacking our Swamp Buggy Parade and the ...

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As for General Milley, the president's position on this remains the same as it does for John Bolton and the individuals. He doesn't believe that these people should have the right to have security ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told Gen. Mark A. Milley, the retired chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, that he is removing his security detail, revoking his security clearance, and ...

But critics say taking away Milley’s security detail is a much more serious move, risking the life of the former highest-ranking military officer who carried out Trump’s orders to strike on a ...