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Trump Is Changing the Rural Broadband Rules. Guess Who May Benefit?

Biden threw billions at rural broadband, but the process was slow as molasses. Trump may speed it up—while lining the pockets of his co-president.

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Donad Trump makes an exasperated hand gesture while speaking at his first Cabinet meeting. Marco Rubio in the background stares into space.

Trump’s Most Dangerous Enabler Is Not Who You Think It Is

Kash Patel? Pam Bondi? Stephen Miller? No, no, and no. For now, the winner of this dubious title, and serial betrayer of his old principles, is the guy in Foggy Bottom.

Donald Trump, accompanied by Elon Musk stage an impromptu commercial for Tesla on the South Lawn of the White House.

Elon Musk Is Demolishing the Rationale for Citizens United

The Supreme Court said in 2010 that the decision wouldn’t damage Americans’ faith in democracy. Whoops.