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March 28, 2025
Politics

This ‘Margin of Error’ Election Could Cause Trump Huge Congressional Majority Problems.

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❓What Happened: A poll for the Florida Congressional District 6 Special Election reveals a close race between Randy Fine and Josh Weil.

👥 Who’s Involved: Republican candidate Randy Fine and Democratic candidate Josh Weil.

📍 Where & When: Florida’s 6th Congressional District, with a survey conducted on March 22.

💬 Key Quote: “Fine will have to make up the difference with those who vote between now and the close of polls.”

⚠️ Impact: The election could swing either way due to the poll’s margin of error, and potential voter turnout could influence the outcome significantly.

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Republican Randy Fine appears to have a slight advantage over Democrat Josh Weil in the upcoming Special Election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District seat, a survey by St. Pete Polls for Florida Politics shows. Conducted on March 22, the survey of 403 likely voters shows Fine with just over 48 percent of the vote, with Weil closely trailing at around 44 percent. However, Fine’s edge falls within the 4.9 percent margin of error, suggesting an uncertain outcome.

Despite the district’s Republican-leaning history, the race remains competitive. About 38 percent of the electorate has already voted, and early returns show Weil leading among this group, capturing 51 percent compared to Fine’s 43 percent. Fine’s success hinges on securing sufficient votes from those yet to cast ballots by the time polls close at 7 PM on election day.

Financially, Weil holds a significant fundraising advantage, with $1.3 million in cash reserves compared to Fine’s $93,000 as of March 12.

While President Donald J. Trump achieved a decisive victory in the district last November, and former Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL) secured 66.5 percent of votes during his last election, the poll indicates voter approval of Trump in the district is slightly less robust, with under 51 percent expressing approval. Notably, Waltz—currently embroiled in a controversy surrounding the use of the Signal messaging app for sensitive government communications—is likely impacting the race. The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg appears to have been inadvertently added to a Signal chat, including numerous high-level White House officials involved in the planning of military strikes on the Houthi terrorists in Yemen.

Interestingly, voters who do not affiliate with either major party are largely backing Weil, with 57 percent supporting him and only 34 percent supporting Fine. The break of undecided voters for Weil means Fine will need to make up the difference with a surge of election-day voting by Republicans. Whether that materializes remains to be seen.

Republicans retaining the Congressional seat is considered critical to their House majority. The party’s tenuous hold on the House of Representatives has already led to President Trump having to pull the nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) as potentially losing her seat could result in the Republicans losing the House majority altogether should they also lose several other upcoming special elections.

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March 28, 2025
Politics

NeoCon Editors Are Rushing to Defend Mike Waltz… Which is NOT Good For Him.

John Podhoretz, editor of the neoconservative Commentary, had a late night freak out on X (formerly Twitter) after The National Pulse’s Editor-in-Chief Raheem Kassam offered some mild criticism of Senator Tom Cotton‘s (R-AR) attempted defense of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong. Notably, Waltz and Wong — both firmly in the neocon camp — are suspected of having inadvertently added The Atlantic‘s Jeffrey Goldberg to a high-level Trump administration Signal chat coordinating the public response to military strikes against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen.

“Shouldn’t you self-deport?” Podhoretz—son of prominent neoconservative Norman Podhoretz—wrote on X in response to Kassam. The National Pulse’s Editor-in-Chief had merely noted to Sen. Cotton that his defense of Waltz and Wong “…makes you look worse, not him look better.”

Consequently, responding to Podhoretz’s criticism, Kassam wrote: “Oh look the Israel First neocons are upset about Waltz being criticised. Wow you sure are making him look super trustworthy and MAGA.”

Notably, Cotton has recently been the center of controversy regarding the release of the JFK assassination files. The National Pulse reported earlier this month that Tucker Carlson claims the Arkansas Senator blocked at least one national security appointment over the individual’s enthusiasm for releasing the assassination documents.

Even more troubling, Cotton serves on the board of the International Republican Institute (IRI)—a nonprofit founded in 1983 and chaired for 25 years by the late Senator John McCain (R-AZ)—which has received over $130 million in federal grants, either directly from government programs like those run by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) or funneled to it via far-left, open-borders organizations like the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM). The IRI  has deep ties to the intelligence community and was intimately involved in the Russia hoax attacks on President Donald J. Trump.

 

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John Podhoretz, editor of the neoconservative Commentary, had a late night freak out on X (formerly Twitter) after The National Pulse's Editor-in-Chief Raheem Kassam offered some mild criticism of Senator Tom Cotton's (R-AR) attempted defense of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong. Notably, Waltz and Wong — both firmly in the neocon camp — are suspected of having inadvertently added The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg to a high-level Trump administration Signal chat coordinating the public response to military strikes against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. show more
March 27, 2025
Crime
Politics

Suspect Nabbed for Arson at Tesla Site.

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❓What Happened: A man was arrested for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails and shooting at Tesla vehicles.

👥 Who’s Involved: Paul Kim, a 36-year-old cinematographer who appears to have ties to pro-Palestinian and pro-Communist activism.

📍 Where & When: Las Vegas, at the Tesla Collision Center on March 18.

💬 Key Quote: “This case has been worked around the clock,” Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren said.

⚠️ Impact: Paul Kim faces both state and federal charges, with significant law enforcement resources dedicated to the investigation.

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Las Vegas police have arrested a cinematographer, 36-year-old Paul Kim, on charges related to a violent incident at a Tesla facility in the city earlier this month. Kim is accused of using Molotov cocktails and a firearm in an attack at Las Vegas’s  Tesla Collision Center. Following a police investigation, Kim was apprehended and now faces multiple felony charges, including arson and possessing an explosive device, according to Clark County jail records.

Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren revealed on Thursday that the suspect was identified after fleeing in a Black Honda Elantra, making it possible for authorities to locate and detain him successfully. “This case has been worked around the clock,” Koren stated, highlighting the collaborative effort between local law enforcement and the FBI.

Sheriff Kevin McMahill emphasized the role of technology in the investigation, noting that cameras, drones, and license plate readers were instrumental in tracking and resolving the case. FBI Special Agent Spencer Evans, who manages the Las Vegas field office, noted the federal charges Kim faces over the attack. “For individuals who are contemplating similar attacks, there’s nothing courageous or noble about firebombing private property and terrorizing your local community,” Evans commented.

Kim allegedly attacked the facility at approximately 2:45 AM on March 18. The suspect reportedly fired three rounds into Tesla vehicles in what officials described as a targeted assault. Authorities have recovered numerous firearms and parts from their search, including rifles, a shotgun, and a handgun.

The Las Vegas Sheriff’s Department notes that Kim’s social media presence appears to link him to the Communist Party USA and the Revolutionary Communist International. Additionally, several social media posts appear to link Kim to pro-Palestinian activist groups.

Family members have expressed shock at the news of his arrest, with Kim’s brother, Andrew Kim, declining to comment beyond acknowledging his surprise. This incident follows a series of violent actions against properties connected with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Law enforcement officials urge the public that participating in similar activities may lead to severe legal consequences.

Image from Paul Kim’s social media. 

Editor’s Note: Due to an automated transcription error, this article first read that Mr. Kim was linked to the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA, which is apparently different from the Revolutionary Communist International. The error was amended when it was brought to our attention.

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March 27, 2025
Politics

Canada’s New PM Declares Era of Close US Ties ‘Over.’

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❓What Happened: Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that Canada and the United States’ era of extensive economic, security, and military ties has ended.

👥 Who’s Involved: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump.

📍 Where & When: Ottawa, Thursday.

💬 Key Quote: Carney stated, “The old relationship we had with the United States based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is over.”

⚠️ Impact: The announcement comes following Trump’s decision to impose significant tariffs on autos, affecting trade dynamics and prompting diplomatic communications between Canada and the United States.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that the longstanding era of close economic, security, and military ties between Canada and the United States has effectively ended. This statement followed U.S. President Donald J. Trump‘s recent introduction of substantial tariffs on imported automobiles, a move likely to impact the trading relationship between the two nations.

Carney, speaking in the capital, made clear that the historically tight relationship characterized by intertwined economic policies and cooperative security measures is no longer in place. He noted, “The old relationship we had with the United States based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is over.” This admission marks a pivot in diplomatic relations that have traditionally been considered robust and stable.

The Canadian leader mentioned that a call is expected between Ottawa and the White House following a recent outreach from U.S. officials. Carney anticipates this discussion with President Trump will occur within the next few days, amid rising trade tensions stemming from the newly imposed tariffs. These tariffs have not only economic implications but also symbolize a shift in how international relationships are navigated under current U.S. policy frameworks.

The automotive tariffs, announced by Trump, signal increasing protectionist measures by the U.S., which affects Canada significantly due to its deep integration in the North American auto industry. However, U.S. autoworkers, including the powerful United Auto Workers labor union have praised Trump’s tariff plans.


Carney did not specify what future actions Canada would contemplate in response to these developments, but his comments suggest Canada is preparing to adapt to a new phase in U.S.-Canada relations. Earlier this month, Canadian provincial leader Doug Ford dropped a plan to increase the cost of electricity exported to the U.S. after President Trump threatened to further increase tariff rates on Canadian steel and aluminum.

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March 27, 2025
Politics

BREAKING: Trump Pulls Elise Stefanik U.N. Nomination.

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❓What Happened: Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has had her candidacy for the position of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations pulled due to concerns over maintaining the Republican majority in the House.

👥 Who’s Involved: Elise Stefanik, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), President Donald J. Trump, and former Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Mike Waltz (R-FL).

📍 Where & When: Discussions have taken place recently; an announcement by President Trump arrived Thursday afternoon.

💬 Key Quote: “With a very tight Majority, I don’t want to take a chance on anyone else running for Elise’s seat. The people love Elise and, with her, we have nothing to worry about come Election Day. There are others that can do a good job at the United Nations. Therefore, Elise will stay in Congress, rejoin the House Leadership Team, and continue to fight for our amazing American People. Speaker Johnson is thrilled!” – President Trump.

⚠️ Impact: Stefanik’s withdrawal prevents a special election in her district, preserving the Republican Party’s slim majority in the House.

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Representative Elise Stefanik‘s (R-NY) nomination for the role of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is being withdrawn by President Donald J. Trump, citing concerns that a vacancy in her Congressional seat could jeopardize the Republican House majority and the White House’s agenda.

“As we advance our America First Agenda, it is essential that we maintain EVERY Republican Seat in Congress. We must be unified to accomplish our Mission, and Elise Stefanik has been a vital part of our efforts from the very beginning,” President Trump wrote Thursday afternoon in a post on Truth Social. He added: “I have asked Elise, as one of my biggest Allies, to remain in Congress to help me deliver Historic Tax Cuts, GREAT Jobs, Record Economic Growth, a Secure Border, Energy Dominance, Peace Through Strength, and much more, so we can MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. With a very tight Majority, I don’t want to take a chance on anyone else running for Elise’s seat.”

Stefanik has held her congressional seat since 2015, representing New York’s 21st district. If she had proceeded with the nomination and been confirmed, a special election would have ensued in her district, potentially complicating her party’s position in the House. The Republican Party currently holds a slight edge over Democrats, with a 218-213 majority.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was aware of the conversations involving Stefanik’s withdrawal, as every Republican vote is currently considered critical as Congress undertakes the budget reconciliation process. With four vacancies in the House, two due to the recent deaths of Democratic representatives Sylvester Turner and Raul Grijalva, the situation remains volatile. Additionally, former House members Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Mike Waltz (R-FL) vacated their seats, with the latter assuming a role in President Donald J. Trump’s administration, contributing to the issue.

President Trump nominated Stefanik for the ambassador role just days after he won the 2024 presidential election, and she expressed her enthusiasm and honor for the appointment in a statement last November. “I am truly honored to earn President Trump’s nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,” Stefank said at the time, adding: “During my conversation with President Trump, I shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in the United States Senate.”

Image by Gage Skidmore. 

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March 26, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Media
Politics

NPR CEO Finally Admits Ignoring Hunter Biden Laptop Story was a Mistake.

The head of NPR has admitted that the publicly funded broadcaster failed to adequately cover the Hunter Biden laptop story in 2020. Kathrene Maher testified before Congress on March 26, saying, “I do want to say that NPR acknowledges we were mistaken in failing to cover the Hunter Biden laptop story more aggressively and sooner.”

While Maher was not the CEO of NPR at the time the Hunter Biden laptop story broke, having only come into the role in 2024, she told the Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) subcommittee, “We made a mistake.”

In 2020, NPR public editor Kelly McBride publicly claimed that the outlet did not cover the story in detail because it has “many, many red flags,” including possible Russian ties. These claims were later debunked, with many outlets finally recognizing the validity of the laptop long after the 2020 election.

The National Pulse reported extensively on the Hunter Biden “laptop from hell,” becoming one of the first outlets in the world to report on various details of its contents.

NPR is facing possible cuts as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), associated with tech billionaire Elon Musk, examines the media outlet’s public funding and liberal bias.

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Image by Alyson Hurt.

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The head of NPR has admitted that the publicly funded broadcaster failed to adequately cover the Hunter Biden laptop story in 2020. Kathrene Maher testified before Congress on March 26, saying, "I do want to say that NPR acknowledges we were mistaken in failing to cover the Hunter Biden laptop story more aggressively and sooner." show more
March 25, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Politics
Religion

Texas Govt Investigating Alleged Pro-Sharia ‘Muslim City’ Project.

The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has announced that multiple state agencies are investigating a project to create a “Muslim city” in the state, with some fearing that Sharia law may be applied within the settlement. The East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) is behind the project, dubbed “EPIC City,” which plans to create a new city in Collin and Hunt Counties.

Governor Abbott stated on social media platform X that the project has “serious legal issues,” announcing: “A dozen state agencies are investigating it, the Attorney General will look into it, and legislators are considering laws to restrict it, as well as laws to prevent foreign adversaries from buying land in Texas.”

The project was initially announced in February, with the organizers arguing that while the settlement will be Muslim, it will be integrated. Governor Abbott reacted to the project by stating, “To be clear, Sharia law is not allowed in Texas. Nor are Sharia cities. Nor are ‘no go zones’ which this project seems to imply.”

Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, warned that such areas would emerge in the U.S. and Europe as early as 2017. Muslim-majority cities and towns already exist in some parts of the United States, such as Hamtramck, Michigan. Hamtramck’s mayor infamously declared there would be “no peace” with Israel just days after the October 2023 massacres by Hamas in Israel.

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The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has announced that multiple state agencies are investigating a project to create a "Muslim city" in the state, with some fearing that Sharia law may be applied within the settlement. The East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) is behind the project, dubbed "EPIC City," which plans to create a new city in Collin and Hunt Counties. show more
March 25, 2025
William Upton
Health
Politics

New CDC Nominee Is a Career Govt Scientist Backed by Biden COVID Advisor.

Dr. Susan Monarez has been tapped as the new nominee to serve as the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after the abrupt withdrawal of Dr. Dave Weldon’s nomination earlier this month. While Weldon—a former Republican Congressman from Florida and medical doctor—was seen as a skeptic of the public health establishment and the pharmaceutical industry’s influence over government, the decision to replace him with Dr. Monarez raises concerns that serious reform of the CDC is being abandoned.

Currently the acting director of the CDC, Dr. Susan Monarez does represent a slight departure from traditional director nominees in that she is not a medical doctor. Instead, the federal government scientist holds a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology.

Additionally, Monarez—who joined the federal government in 2006—has not worked in traditional public health policy roles. Instead, the government scientist has primarily worked with the National Security Council, the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Before moving to the CDC, Dr. Monarez was the deputy director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), where she oversaw research into artificial intelligence (AI) and health technology.

A SWAMPY CHOICE.

Monarez’s resume objectively suggests she is an unusually ‘swampy’ choice to be elevated to a position that will require spearheading significant policy reform. Her potential ties to entrenched intelligence community and technology interests could draw scrutiny from lawmakers during her Senate confirmation hearing. Additionally, her nomination has received concerning praise from public health officials tied to the former Biden government’s COVID-19 response, notably from Dr. Tom Inglesby of Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Inglesby, who directs the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, advised the Biden government on its COVID-19 response and consulted with the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Defense (DoD). After Monarez’s nomination as CDC Director was announced yesterday, Inglesby praised the choice, calling Monarez “a very good scientist and a very capable person.” He added: “She’s very committed to public health and good government. Politics is not her thing… I think she will be a strong leader for the CDC.”

Ultimately, Dr. Monarez’s nomination likely resulted from her being a safe choice following Senate Republican resistance to the Weldon nomination over his views on potential links between vaccines and autism. In a statement on the withdrawal, Weldon said he believed opposition from Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) likely sunk his nomination.

Image via CDC.

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Dr. Susan Monarez has been tapped as the new nominee to serve as the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after the abrupt withdrawal of Dr. Dave Weldon's nomination earlier this month. While Weldon—a former Republican Congressman from Florida and medical doctor—was seen as a skeptic of the public health establishment and the pharmaceutical industry's influence over government, the decision to replace him with Dr. Monarez raises concerns that serious reform of the CDC is being abandoned. show more
March 25, 2025
William Upton
Politics

Trump’s FCC Warns Corporate Media and Telecoms to Drop DEI or Else.

Media and telecommunication companies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ideology will face increased scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with the agency potentially moving to block license transfers and acquisitions in accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s executive order barring DEI policies across the federal government. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the agency will no longer approve merger and acquisition proposals from companies that promote “invidious” DEI policies that result in unfair discrimination.

“Any businesses that are looking for FCC approval, I would encourage them to get busy ending any sort of their invidious forms of DEI discrimination,” Chairman Carr said in a recent media interview. “We can only, under the statute, move forward and approve a transaction if we find that doing so serves the public interest.”

“If there’s businesses out there that are still promoting invidious forms of DEI discrimination, I really don’t see a path forward where the FCC could reach the conclusion that approving the transaction is going to be in the public interest,” Carr added.

The new FCC regulatory position could impact several major pending media and telecommunications deals unless the companies involved drop their DEI policies and programs. Notably, the FCC is currently reviewing a merger between Paramount Global—the parent company of CBS News—and Skydance, a media production and finance company. Carr’s agency is also examining Verizon’s $20 billion deal to acquire Frontier Communications and T-Mobile’s $4.4 billion acquisition of U.S. Cellular’s wireless operations.

Already, Chairman Carr has warned Verizon that continuing its DEI policies violates Trump administration policies and could jeopardize its deal to purchase Frontier.

Meanwhile, telecommunications giant AT&T announced it had begun the process of ending its DEI programs last month.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Media and telecommunication companies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ideology will face increased scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with the agency potentially moving to block license transfers and acquisitions in accordance with President Donald J. Trump's executive order barring DEI policies across the federal government. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the agency will no longer approve merger and acquisition proposals from companies that promote "invidious" DEI policies that result in unfair discrimination. show more
March 24, 2025
William Upton
Politics

This Governor Just Returned Nearly $1 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to U.S. Treasury to Boost DOGE Efforts.

Nearly $1 billion in American taxpayer dollars is being returned to the United States Treasury by Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), due to the ideological policy requirements imposed by the former Biden government on using the federal funds. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gov. DeSantis revealed that Florida’s state government had struggled to find a method to return the funds until DeSantis consulted with Elon Musk, who serves as an administration special advisor overseeing President Donald J. Trump‘s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

“For years, Florida has been trying to return federal funds to the federal government due to the ideological strings attached by the Biden Administration—but they couldn’t even figure out how to accept it,” Gov. DeSantis wrote, adding: “Today, I met with [Elon Musk] and the DOGE team, and we got this done in the same day. Other states should follow Florida in supporting DOGE’s efforts!”

In a letter informing the Treasury Department of the return of the federal funds, the Florida Goveror’s office wrote: “At the direction of Governor DeSantis and following his meeting with Elon Musk today, the State of Florida is formally returning $878,112,000 in taxpayer dollars to the federal government as part of DOGE’s efforts.” Notably, the federal funds being returned pertain to monies allocated to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), including $320,386,861 in funding for the former Biden government’s Carbon Reduction program.

Additionally, $557,725,139 in federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for refugee resettlement services is being returned to the Treasury. In the letter, Gov. DeSantis requests confirmation from the Treasury Department that the funds already disbursed have been returned and received. Meanwhile, the Florida Governor also requests that any future disbursements be withheld.

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Nearly $1 billion in American taxpayer dollars is being returned to the United States Treasury by Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), due to the ideological policy requirements imposed by the former Biden government on using the federal funds. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gov. DeSantis revealed that Florida's state government had struggled to find a method to return the funds until DeSantis consulted with Elon Musk, who serves as an administration special advisor overseeing President Donald J. Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). show more