Elon Musk says government checks for all wouldn't spike inflation. Economist Steve Hanke says that's not guaranteed.

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Elon Musk in Oval Office
Elon Musk made the case for a "universal high income" that wouldn't cause inflation.

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The problem with America's $1 trillion military budget

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US defense spending is on track to top $1 trillion for the first time in history. Congress approved $900 billion for defense in 2026, and President Donald Trump has since proposed a staggering $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, the largest request in decades.

Elon Musk says government checks are the 'best way' to deal with AI job losses — experts aren't so sure

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Elon Musk
Elon Musk endorsed government checks as the best response to AI-fueled job losses.

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Here's where ICE is spending big on warehouses to turn into detention centers

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A warehouse with a private property sign
ICE is on a warehouse buying spree.

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12 perks of being a Supreme Court justice

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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and other Supreme Court justices arrive prior to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump at the United States Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.

It's not just Harvard. The Pentagon is barring troops from attending more Ivy League schools and other top universities.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has moved to bar troops from attending more elite schools.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has moved to bar troops from attending more elite schools.

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Zohran Mamdani wants dozens of factory-built public bathrooms. Delays and high costs could stand in the way.

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Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani.
Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani

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4Chan knew about Jeffrey Epstein's death 38 minutes before the rest of the world. The FBI tried to figure out how.

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Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein

DOJ's Epstein files

A $5.7 billion startup wants AI to cut government benefit fraud. Experts aren't sold yet.

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Daniel Yanisse, the CEO of Checkr, said the company aims to secure government contracts for identity verification.

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US military dogs died in poor kennel conditions as others fell ill, Pentagon watchdog says

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US military working dog
A new report found serious welfare concerns at military kennels across the country, leading to four deaths and dozens of illnesses.

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