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Weekly Spotlight: Musk’s “Special” Status

Weekly Spotlight: Musk’s “Special” Status

This week, Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) faced increased scrutiny as his team gained access to several federal agencies, including the Treasury Department.

February 08, 2025

Weekly Spotlight: Another Unprecedented Week

Weekly Spotlight: Another Unprecedented Week

In these past two weeks, President Donald Trump has carried out an unprecedented abuse of executive power, testing the limits of what his position allows him.

February 01, 2025

Weekly Spotlight: A Barrage of Conflicts

Weekly Spotlight: A Barrage of Conflicts

While recent public discourse focused on conflicts of interest that President-Elect Donald Trump will bring with him to the Oval Office when sworn in, another conflict-of-interest situation was flying under the radar.

January 11, 2025

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