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TexasTowelie

(116,798 posts) Thu Nov 14, 2024, 06:01 PM Nov 14

Journalist Ronan Farrow, a contributor to The New Yorker, discusses Elon Musk’s increasing influence with President-elect Donald Trump.

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Ronan Farrow: Elon Musk could potentially cut the budgets of agencies investigating him - CNN (Original Post) TexasTowelie Nov 14 OP

Duh Irish_Dem Nov 14 #1

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1. Duh

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 06:02 PM

Nov 14

Just like Matt Gaetz will stop all investigations into his crimes.
Trump will stop all investigations and trials related to his crimes.

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2. Somebody help me out here. I thought government spending was a result of legislation passed by Congress.

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 06:13 PM

Nov 14

Elon Musk can make any recommendation he wants, but Representatives and Senators vote as to the final spending bills. Am I wrong?