Musk considers $5,000 ‘DO GE dividend’ for taxpayers

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Musk defends Trump orders against court challenges in interview with Hannity
"When these attacks occur, the thing they're accusing the administration of is what they are guilty of. They're saying that things are unconstitutional, but what they are doing is unconstitutional," Musk said. "They are guilty of the crime of which they accuse us."

Musk: ‘Mention Trump and it’s like they got shot with meth and rabies’
"I was at a friend’s birthday party in L.A. — a nice, quiet dinner — and I happened to mention the president’s name. And it was like they got shot with a dart in the jugular that contained, like, methamphetamine and rabies."

Trump: Musk Won’t Be Involved in Things that Pertain to His Businesses
“If there’s a conflict, he won’t be involved,” Trump stated, while Musk affirmed, “I’ll recuse myself if it is.”

Musk says stranded ISS astronauts were ‘left up there for political reasons’ by Biden
Elon said the craft will return to Earth in “about four weeks” after the plans were “postponed kind of to a ridiculous degree.”

Trump reveals he searched for ‘somebody smarter’ than Elon Musk to run DOGE
“I searched all over ... I couldn’t find anyone smarter.”

Trump orders DOJ to terminate all remaining ‘Biden Era’ US attorneys: ‘We must clean house’
“Over the past four years, the Department of Justice has been politicized like never before,” the commander in chief wrote in a Truth Social post.

Trump signs executive order to ‘aggressively reduce’ IVF costs
Democrats claimed during the election that Trump would seek to ban the procedure.

Musk Says He'll Ask Trump About $5,000 'DOGE Dividend'
A proposal calls for 20% of the DOGE’s targeted $2 trillion in savings to be returned to “the ~79 million tax-paying households,” which Fishback said would result in about a $5,000 return per household. Musk responded to Fishback’s proposal, saying he “will check with the president.”

Federal judge hands Trump major win by declining to block DOGE federal agency firings, data access
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled plaintiffs, 14 Democrat state attorneys general, failed to show adequate proof their states will suffer imminent, irreparable harm without relief.

Kash Patel advances in full Senate procedural vote before expected confirmation
The Senate voted 48-45 along party lines to open debate on the nominee, starting the countdown for 30 hours of discussion before Patel is expected to receive final approval Thursday.

Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as Trump’s commerce secretary
Lutnick served as co-chair of the Trump-Vance transition team and has long championed a tariff-forward trade policy as well as implementing DOGE-style spending cuts.

Glenn Beck: Biden’s petty firings gave Trump total control over government firings, including Kennedy Center
Biden’s decision to fire Trump appointees from military academy boards set a legal precedent allowing Trump to fire anyone in his administration. The ruling has already reshaped the Kennedy Center and is paving the way for major DOGE-backed cuts.

NPR: Performers protest Trump leadership at Kennedy Center with dance
In the protest piece, dancers walk in a single-file line and make synchronized movements. "There's something just compelling to see a straight line of movers dancing this way in a march," King said.

Black megachurch cuts ties with Kennedy Center after Trump takeover
The church claimed that the center's new leadership stood against "the transformative and redemptive love of Jesus, to pursue justice, to promote equality, to embrace the gift of diversity, and to care for all of creation."

Report: Trump to launch historic Lee Greenwood residency at the Kennedy Center
The voice behind "God Bless the U.S.A." is said to be stepping into an iconic role, bringing a bold, patriotic take on "The Phantom of the Opera." Insiders are calling it “the greatest show ever — nothing else like it, absolutely incredible, it’s going to be yuge!”

Biden’s $500B student debt vote-buying scheme blocked as federal appeals court issues final decision
A federal appeals court ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority, blocking the unconstitutional taxpayer-funded bailout that aimed to buy votes before last year's election.

Soros-backed groups fight SAVE Act to block proof-of-citizenship voting law
Left-wing nonprofits are coordinating attacks on the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. Groups like the Brennan Center and Center for American Progress are flooding Congress with pressure campaigns, claiming it would “disenfranchise millions.”

Armed Transgender Vegan Cult Members Linked to Six Killings Arrested in Maryland
Maryland police arrested the alleged leader of a transgender murder cult tied to the killing of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont. The suspect, who previously faked his own death to evade authorities, was taken into custody along with two associates.

Gavin Newsom’s New Executive Order Could Complicate Los Angeles Rebuilding Efforts
From insurance to affordable housing mandates, California's regulatory noose tightens over wildfire rebuilding efforts.

BLM activist who shot disabled veteran in head released after just three years
James Edward Marshall has been freed to a halfway house after serving only three years of his 11-year sentence for shooting disabled veteran Danny Pruitt during a 2020 anti-police riot in Colorado.

Hawaii Can Auction Off Your Car Without Ever Convicting You
Civil forfeiture allows the government of Hawaii to take your property and sell it for profit without proving you did anything wrong.

Leftist disappointed after fellow leftist spray-paints 'Nazi' on his Tesla
"Look, dude, if you want to protest, I'll go and protest with you. ... The $255 I spent to clean my car, I could have used to donate to the DNC."

NJ bird shop owner — whose $7K parrot was stolen last month — shot in the face with a crossbow in random attack
The suspect ran off after shooting her in the face. It's not clear if she knew her assailant or if authorities have any leads.

Trump signals 25% tariffs coming on cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals
Trump said it would be “25 percent and higher, and it’ll go very substantially higher over the course of a year.”

Scott Bessent Breaks Down How Tariffs Could Bring In $2.5 Trillion, Promises Minimal Impact On Consumers
“I think that very little of that would be passed on to the consumer, that I think the currency adjusts. I think that, especially China, that the companies on the other side, the exporters, are going to eat a lot of the cost,” Bessent said.

Reason: Reciprocity Is a Misguided Response to US Economic Strength
The push for reciprocity is, in effect, an argument for adopting the economically restrictive and burdensome policies that have hindered growth in other countries.

Polymarket bets on Musk-led Fort Knox audit as Trump stays silent
Polymarket is taking bets on whether the DOGE will audit Fort Knox by May 2025. Glenn Beck has urged Trump to approve the audit, but so far the president has remained silent.

KFC moves US headquarters from Kentucky to Texas
Many employers have been rethinking the location of their corporate headquarters due to lower taxes and changes to office space needs.

CNN exposes that the CIA is secretly flying Reaper drones over Mexico to target cartels
The unarmed drones are currently only conducting spy missions against the cartels but could be armed in the future.

Mexico announces major meth seizure in cartel heartland amid pressure from Trump to curb drug trafficking
The value of the drugs seized was nearly $40 million, it said.

Tuberville Still Fighting For Life After Taking On Military Abortion Complex
The Alabama senator, who took swamp heat for protesting Biden Pentagon’s abortion subsidies, says it’s time to turn Trump order into law.

US Saves Iranian Sailors In Arabian Gulf
The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard rescued five Iranian and two Indian sailors from their distressed vessel Tuesday in the Arabian Gulf, authorities said.

Two Tiny Captives, Symbols of Hostage Crisis, to Go Home Dead, Hamas Says
Hamas said it would turn over the bodies of the boys, Ariel Bibas and his baby brother, Kfir, and their mother. Israel was expected to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange.

Pro-Hamas rally in Jewish neighborhood in NYC turns violent
One person was arrested after dozens of agitators chanting “Zionists go to hell” and waving Palestinian flags descended to Borough Park. “How many kids did you kill today?” they chanted.

Hamas is acting as if Israel is no longer what it used to be
Hamas feels it has support internationally and also in various places such as among human rights NGOs that do not condemn its treatment of the hostages.

Arab plan for Gaza could involve up to $20 billion regional contribution
Officials hope financial support from Arab and Gulf states toward reconstruction of the war-torn enclave could bring Trump around to their alternative plan.

US, Russia agree to put together 'high-level teams' with the goal to end war in Ukraine
"In order for a conflict to end, everyone involved in that conflict has to be OK with it," Rubio said. "It has to be acceptable to them." Neither Zelenskyy nor any European leaders are part of the talks but are expected to participate in future ones.

US Tells Europe To Handle Its Own Defense
The U.S. is no longer willing to subsidize prosperous countries that won’t defend themselves.

UK Demands Access to Any Apple User's Data, Anywhere in the World
The reported order from Britain's Home Office is further proof that governments pose a greater privacy risk than corporations.

CNBC host tries to get Palantir CEO to side against Rubio, Musk on European speech — but gets a surprise response
"The real problem in Germany is that somehow the small portion of Germans that believe you cannot talk about migration without being a bigot ... have somehow tricked the larger parties into saying they will only vote for things if the far right doesn't vote with them."

NY Times: Brazil Charges Bolsonaro With Attempting Coup After 2022 Election Loss
Bolsonaro and Trump — political allies who have long mirrored one another — have both now been indicted on charges of pushing to overturn elections. But Trump’s case was dropped as he returned to power, while Bolsonaro is at perhaps his weakest political point yet.

Mark Hamill suffers humiliating wardrobe malfunction at BAFTAs
The 73-year-old "Star Wars" actor appeared to lose his pants mid-speech at the BAFTAs, leaving attendees stunned. Witnesses say his trousers suddenly dropped to his knees, with some guests looking horrified as they silently watched the bizarre moment unfold.

Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban Reportedly Become Latest Celebrities Hit By LA Crime
Stars and celebrity athletes have been the victims of break-ins and burglaries recently across the country.

Flashback: Why Is the Biden White House Kicking Reporters Out?
In July 2023, the White House culled about 30% of the “hard passes” that allowed reporters into daily White House briefings.

Flashback: Biden White House says it can expel reporters who don't act professionally, raising First Amendment concerns
"I think it may be used to kick out unfriendly and tough reporters," reporter Simon Ateba said.

Trevor Noah extols virtues of racial segregation for black community in podcast about Trump killing DEI
"I found myself wondering ... do you think that integration was the right move?" Noah asked.

Fox News' Juan Williams plays the race card, claims Trump only hires white men
Williams wrote an article for The Hill, titled, "Trump’s idea of ‘competence’ — only white men need apply."

Read a History Book, Margaret
CBS’ Margaret Brennan’s fixation on JD Vance, dating back to the 2024 VP debate, has turned her into a recurring punchline — one she seems determined to keep writing herself.

CNN Anchor Upset Over DOGE Nuclear Firings Didn’t Know Sam Brinton Stole Women’s Airport Luggage
Republican Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee exposed the hackery of CNN’s Pamela Brown on Tuesday.

Boy Wins Girls’ Pole Vault Championship In Maine Days After State Pledged To Defy Trump Order
Maine state lawmaker Lauren Libby drew attention to the controversy on Monday, writing on Facebook, “Two years ago, [boy’s name] tied for 5th place in boys pole vault. Tonight, ‘[girl’s name]’ won 1st place in the girls’ Maine State Class B Championship.”

DOGE Cost-Cutters Should Audit These Education Department Programs Next
The Trump administration has already cut hundreds of millions, but deeper audits must target Title VI grants funding anti-American propaganda, overstaffed student aid offices, and competitive grants that should be block-funded to states.

Vatican says 88-year-old Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs
Francis was admitted Friday to hospital in Rome after being taken there to be treated for bronchitis and was subsequently found to have a polymicrobial infection.

Politico: Pope Francis, sensing he is close to death, moves to protect his legacy
The battle to succeed Pope Francis is likely to be highly politicized, particularly given the pontiff’s recent clash with Catholic U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

'Star Trek' alum Whoopi Goldberg argues SpaceX funding should be cut since we already have NASA
"I want to know, when did I say, ‘Hey, we need another agency next to NASA.’ So when did we start paying for his SpaceX? You know that he’s gonna be cutting NASA. That’s the competition. So what is the real deal here? If we want to cut some money, let’s cut some of these.”

USA hockey wants Trump at final vs. Canada, which happens Thursday in Boston
"We would love it if President Trump was in attendance. We have a room full of proud American players and coaches and staff and listen, we're just trying to represent our country the best way we can."

Tom Brady gifts son his $740K watch he wore during Super Bowl 2025 broadcast
Top that Gisele's new boyfriend.