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Mar 2025
48m 22s

GOP Sends Message to Musk

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Concerned Republicans deliver a message to Elon Musk: Go easy with that chainsaw and send those cuts to Congress. This, as DOGE sets its sights on veterans affairs, with tens of thousands of jobs on the chopping block. What it will mean for veterans and their families? Plus, if you're looking for a new car, you might want to buy now. President Trump is pressing pause on auto tariffs, but not for long. 

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