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Elon Musk thinks the US should leave the UN – what if Trump does it?

When Donald Trump’s benefactor and cost-cutter-in-chief Elon Musk recently supported a call for the United States to quit NATO and the United Nations, it should perhaps have been more surprising.

The Conversation

US senator joins Elon Musk in calling for withdrawal from NATO

Utah Sen. Mike Lee posted ‘get us out of NATO’ on X on Saturday

The Independent UK

Utah Senator Suggests Allowing 'Pirates' to Take On Cartels: 'Fairly Common at the Time of the American Revolution'

Senator Mike Lee also made the proposal back in January, with Elon Musk responding: "this would work very fast"

Latin Times

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Republican Lawmakers Praise Trump's Handling Of Zelensky Clash

Republican lawmakers and Cabinet members back Trump's handling of Ukraine confrontation, urging reevaluation of Ukraine's approach.

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Utah Republican Calls For 'Corrupt' Judges Removal After Trump's Federal Fund Freeze Gets Hit With Hard Deadline

Senator Mike Lee has advocated for legislative measures that would require a three-judge panel to issue nationwide injunctions against executive actions. Elon Musk joined the call

Latin Times

Republicans rediscover objections to court orders - Roll Call

Republicans in recent weeks have decried rulings from district court judges that halted some Trump administration actions.

Roll Call

DOGE Can't Slash Government Without Congress

The federal leviathan can’t be dismantled by executive action alone. To truly cut spending and rein in the bureaucracy, the administration needs buy-in from the branch that built it.

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Vote studies 2024: House GOP unity inched up as Senate Democrats set record - Roll Call

House Republican unity ticked up in 2024, while Senate Democrats saw record success on votes that split the parties.

Roll Call

Bicameral Legislation Introduced To Fast-Track Government Reorganization Plans

Legislation introduced by Comer and Lee aims to streamline government operations and enhance efficiency through an expedited process for Trump's reorganiza...

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Senator accuses Kash Patel of directing FBI personnel ‘purge’ - Roll Call

Sen. Richard J. Durbin accused FBI director nominee Kash Patel of acting to direct a “purge” of career officials at the agency.

Roll Call

Joe Scarborough unloads on JD Vance after VP says judges can’t check president’s power: ‘This is all planned’

The vice president’s tweet ‘made no sense because the legitimate powers of the president of the United States is not determined by the president of the United States or the vice president,’ Scarborough argued

The Independent UK

Elon Musk lays out plans for DOGE's cost-cutting in late-night, freewheeling conversation on X

The billionaire hosted a rambling 50-minute conversation on X Spaces in the early hours of Monday with Republican senators Joni Ernst, Mike Lee and former DOGE co-lead Vivek Ramaswamy

The Independent UK

Sen. Mike Lee Continues Push To Abolish TSA

Senator Mike Lee advocates for abolishing TSA, citing privacy concerns and proposing airlines take over security screening. Ongoing debate on balancing sec...

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Trump Expected To Pardon Pro-Life Activists Convicted Under FACE Act

President Trump plans to grant pardons to pro-life activists convicted under the FACE Act, supported by Senators Hawley and Lee. The move is part of a broa...

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Senators use confirmation hearings to press views on spy authority - Roll Call

Some Senate Republicans have asked about a powerful spy authority in the confirmation process for picks for key national security roles.

Roll Call

Wright promises to 'unleash' American energy as DOE head - Roll Call

Chris Wright, Donald Trump's pick for Energy secretary, said if confirmed he would “unleash American energy at home and abroad.”

Roll Call

Supreme Court to hear arguments on porn age verification law - Roll Call

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday on a Texas law that requires pornography websites to verify the ages of their visitors.

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Senate Democrats Request Delay In Confirmation Hearing For Interior Secretary

Democrats seek to delay Doug Burgum's confirmation hearing for Department of the Interior leadership, sparking tensions with Republicans on the Senate Comm...

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Sen. Mike Lee Accuses Democrats Of Delaying Energy Nominees

Sen. Mike Lee accuses Senate Democrats of obstructing energy nominees for Trump administration, sparking procedural disagreement.

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Heinrich says panel chair Lee broke protocol on Burgum hearing - Roll Call

Democrat Sen. Martin Heinrich accused Mike Lee of violating protocol on a confirmation hearing for Interior secretary nominee Doug Burgum.

Salon

Republicans don't know who's in charge

Mike Johnson, Donald Trump and Elon Musk can't agree on how to fund the government

Reason

Third Time's the Charm?

Plus: House Speaker Elon Musk, the value of the debt ceiling, and D.C.'s shut down specials.

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Conservatives Call For Elon Musk Or Vivek Ramaswamy As Speaker

Conservative lawmakers criticize Speaker Johnson and propose Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as replacements amidst debate over government spending measure.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk sees massive spike on Polymarket to be the next House speaker after lawmakers float idea

Tesla billionaire has been suggested for the role by Senator Rand Paul among others

Latin Times

Full List Of Republicans Proposing Elon Musk Replace Mike Johnson As House Speaker

Rand Paul, Mike Lee and Marjorie Taylor Greene have suggested Tesla founder Elon Musk replace Mike Johnson as House Speaker following his widely criticized spending bill.

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