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Elizabeth Warren stepped into a lion’s den earlier today after penning a length letter to President Trump criticizing Elon Musk’s role as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE.) In her letter, Sen. Warren referred to Elon as President Trump’s “unofficial co-president” and demanded to know what conflict-of-interest rules he would be held to. Mario Nawfal broke down the contents of Warren’s letter: WARREN CAN’T HANDLE ELON’S DOGE DOMINANCE Elizabeth Warren is in full meltdown mode, sending a 14-question letter to Trump whining about Elon’s role as a top adviser. For someone whose life’s work has been writing regulations and policies, it must sting to see Elon’s “move… https://t.co/4YG8I6zbC9 pic.twitter.com/rHtEIVL0xd — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 17, 2024 Here’s an excerpt from Warren’s letter: Dear President-Elect Trump, I write regarding concerns about the dual roles played by Elon Musk in your transition and the need to resolve his conflicts of interest if he wishes to continue serving as a top adviser to you and your transition team. In the weeks since the election, Mr. Musk has billed himself as an extraordinarily influential figure in your orbit. He spent time after election night with you at Mar-a-Lago, joined your phone calls with Ukraine’s president, and “[met] secretly… with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations.” He has been named the co-chair of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, tasked with identifying billions of dollars in wasteful spending. He has been referred to as “America’s most powerful private citizen.” But Mr. Musk is no ordinary citizen. He is the CEO of several companies that have significant interests before the federal government. For example, Mr. Musk’s automobile company, Tesla, has obtained nearly $42 million in government contracts to provide electric vehicles (EVs) and services to the government. Recently, the company also struck a deal as part of the Biden administration’s multibillion-dollar plan to fund EV charging stations, modifying Tesla’s network of charging stations to be accessible for non-Tesla EVs. The government indirectly subsidizes the company and its competitors via a $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs. Similarly, SpaceX, Mr. Musk’s rocket company, has received nearly $20 billion in government contracts to provide crucial rocket launches, including missions to the International Space Station and placing national security satellites into orbit. The company provides critical Department of Defense support—in Ukraine and around the globe—via its satellite-based internet service, Starshield, the military version of Starlink. In addition to their substantial dependence on government contracts and other forms of direct and indirect government support, SpaceX, Tesla, and Mr. Musk’s other companies have an ongoing interest in how the government does or does not enforce labor laws, workplace safety rules, environmental regulations, and other federal laws. Others explain that Mr. Musk’s “entanglements with federal regulators are… numerous and adversarial.” His companies have been the subject of at least “20 recent investigations or reviews,” including those carried out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has opened five investigations into Tesla; the Justice Department, which has sued SpaceX over its hiring practices; the Transportation Department, which has fined Neuralink, Mr. Musk’s brain implant company, for violating rules regarding the movement of hazardous materials; and the National Labor Relations Board, which SpaceX is attempting to “defang” through a series of lawsuits. Mr. Musk’s substantial private interests present a massive conflict of interest with the role he has taken on as your “unofficial co-president.” Currently, the American public has no way of knowing whether the advice that he is whispering to you in secret is good for the country—or merely good for his own bottom line. The evidence shows the benefits that have already accrued for Mr. Musk: in the five days after the election, Tesla’s stock surge alone increased Mr. Musk’s fortune by $70 billion as he “cashe[d] in on his investments” he made in your campaign. In response to Warren’s letter, President Trump’s Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued the perfect response — referring to her as “Pocahontas” and telling her that her “societal impact is 1/1024th of Elon Musk’s.” BREAKING: Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to Trump to establish “conflict of interest” rules for Elon Musk given he is a top adviser, per WaPo In response, Trump’s team called her “Pocahontas,” and said that Warren was a “career politician whose societal impact is… — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) December 17, 2024 From Daily Mail: In a letter to Trump on Monday, Warren details ‘concerns’ with ‘dual roles’ played by Musk in the incoming government and private sector. But Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s incoming press secretary, shot back a fiery response, essentially telling the senator to shove it as Musk remains a near permanent fixture at Mar-a-Lago. ‘President Trump has assembled the most impressive and qualified team of innovators, entrepreneurs, and geniuses to advise and staff our government,‘ Leavitt in a statement to DailyMail.com. ‘Pocahontas can play political games and send toothless letters, but the Trump-Vance transition will continue to be held to the highest ethical and legal standards possible—a standard unfamiliar to a career politician whose societal impact is 1/1024th of Elon Musk’s,’ she continued. Pocahontas is a controversial nickname Trump has long used for the Massachusetts Democrat for falsely claiming she has significant Native American heritage. President Trump certainly picked the right Press Secretary! Nobody could’ve handled it better! Elon Musk then added salt to the wound by posting this on X… Guess who this is? pic.twitter.com/XHWcgIa04W — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 17, 2024 Elon’s post prompted others to join the fun, trolling Warren… Elizabeth Warren is extremely mad about Trump picking Elon Musk to serve as the head of DOGE. Pocahantas need to go back in her tent. pic.twitter.com/Rg7fLyF97w — synergytruth (@synergytrusa) December 17, 2024 Elizabeth Warren is this you? pic.twitter.com/i9EtcUgNzr — TheÐogeGlory (@GloryDoge) December 18, 2024 I would think #ELIZABETHWARREN has contributed more than 1/1024th to our society… Cmon she’s a TREND SETTER! THE FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN SENATOR FROM MASSACHUSETTS!! This is her last night relaxing at home for reference! This is proof right here #ELONMUSK! pic.twitter.com/xVbxCfwH2g — X_NEWS_SPORTS (@X_NEWS_SPORTS) December 17, 2024  

At Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump declared war on remote work. He’s vowing to dismiss federal employees who won’t return to the office. President Trump hinted at legal action to overturn Biden’s telework deal that’s meant to last until 2029. Tesla’s Elon Musk chimed in, calling remote work unfair compared to factory or service jobs. Seems like the era of pajama meetings in government might be coming to an end. President-elect Donald Trump said federal workers who don’t want to work in the office will be fired, despite a union deal to allow federal workers to continue to telework into 2029. https://t.co/HIAhouEi77 — CBS News (@CBSNews) December 17, 2024 Federal government agencies are using, on average, just 12% of the space in their DC headquarters. The Department of Agriculture, with space for more than 7,400 people, averaged 456 workers each day (6% occupancy). Why are American taxpayer dollars being spent to maintain empty… pic.twitter.com/qqhlqb3gRT — Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) November 21, 2024 The Washington Times reports: President-elect Donald Trump on Monday vowed to fire federal employees who don’t come back into the office, threatening to file a lawsuit challenging a Biden administration labor contract that cemented remote work benefits for thousands of government workers. “If people don’t come back to work, come back into the office, they’re going to be dismissed,” Mr. Trump said at a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. “And somebody in the Biden administration even gave a five-year waiver of that so that for five years, people don’t have to come back into the office,” he said. “It’s ridiculous. So it’s’ like a gift to the union.” Mr. Trump was referring to a remote work provision included in a contract negotiation between the Social Security Administration and 42,000 workers represented by the American Federation of Government Employees. The team over at DOGE have called this out: Most federal workers don’t physically show up, yet the cost of maintaining & providing energy for govt office buildings is $15BN/year (not counting billions more spent on office furnishings). The government owns 7,967 vacant buildings. This is nuts. Sounds like a job for DOGE. — Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) November 23, 2024 Elon Musk mentions that near 1% of government workers actually show up! If you exclude security guards & maintenance personnel, the number of government workers who show up in person and do 40 hours of work a week is closer to 1%! Almost no one. https://t.co/4IGzbLqP3R — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 5, 2024 Musk then pointed out that empty buildings taking up space, that should be filled with workers, is a worldwide problem. Literally thousands of empty buildings, not just in America, but around the world, paid for with your tax dollars! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 5, 2024 TRUMP SLAMS BIDEN’S REMOTE WORK WAIVER! Trump exposed a Biden admin waiver letting 49,000 federal employees skip the office for 5 YEARS: “It’s ridiculous! If people don’t come back to work, they’re going to be dismissed.” Trump vows to take this to court. DOGE… pic.twitter.com/EaiVY7ZqtV — Axel (@AxelCharai) December 16, 2024

A new report on J6 was released today, and there were several very interesting findings. One of the biggest conclusions made in the report, written by Rep. Barry Loudermilk, is that former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney is criminally liable for witness and evidence tampering while co-chair of the J6 Select Committee. This is a felony offense that carries up to 20 years in prison. See for yourself: BREAKING.@OversightAdmn is referring Liz Cheney for a *CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION* due to her partisan activities on the J6 committee. The House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight gave its recommendation in an interim report on former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s now-disbanded,… pic.twitter.com/4ggvk36laU — Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) December 17, 2024 Uh oh… NEW: Interim Report on J6 Dropped Today, and Liz Cheney and Cassidy Hutchinson now Potentially Looking at Prison Sentences • Cassidy Hutchinson LIED to have drafted a handwritten note for Trump on January 6 • Cassidy Hutchinson LIED about the classification status of… pic.twitter.com/PFDbSoHN60 — MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) December 17, 2024 Liz Cheney referred for prosecution. Liz Cheney coached Cassidy Hutchinson to change her testimony in the J6 Committee, and they deleted their communications. Witness tampering! Off to jail! pic.twitter.com/JEYNItp5G5 — Sara Rose (@saras76) December 17, 2024 Rep. Loudermilk wrote in the Interim Report: Based on the evidence obtained by this Subcommittee, numerous federal laws were likely broken by Liz Cheney, the former Vice Chair of the January 6 Select Committee, and these violations should be investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Evidence uncovered by the Subcommittee revealed that former Congresswoman Liz Cheney tampered with at least one witness, Cassidy Hutchinson, by secretly communicating with Hutchinson without Hutchinson’s attorney’s knowledge. This secret communication with a witness is improper and likely violates 18 U.S.C. 1512. Such action is outside the due functioning of the legislative process and therefore not protected by the Speech and Debate clause. The Federal Bureau of Investigation must also investigate Representative Cheney for violating 18 U.S.C. 1622, which prohibits any person from procuring another person to commit perjury. Based on the evidence obtained by this Subcommittee, Hutchinson committed perjury when she lied under oath to the Select Committee. Additionally, Hutchinson was interviewed by the FBI as part of its investigation into President Trump. This Subcommittee sought a copy of the FBI report 302, documenting this interview and Hutchinson’s statements, but the FBI has refused to produce this vital document. The FBI must immediately review the testimony given by Hutchinson in this interview to determine if she also lied in her FBI interview, and, if so, the role former Representative Cheney played in instigating Hutchinson to radically change her testimony. The New York Post reported: A House Republican-led panel on Tuesday called for a federal criminal investigation of former Rep. Liz Cheney for possible “criminal witness tampering” with a star witness while serving as vice chairman of the since-disbanded House select committee that investigated the 2021 Capitol riot. Cheney (R-Wyo.) and Cassidy Hutchinson, a first-term White House aide to then-President Donald Trump, communicated via the encrypted Signal app before her explosive and later largely debunked public testimony in June 2022, according to documents previously released by House Republicans. Citing those communications, the Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Oversight on Tuesday issued an interim report calling for the Justice Department to investigate Cheney as Trump prepares to retake the White House. Liz Cheney responded to the Interim report and being deemed criminally liable by doubling down on her stance and claiming that “no reputable lawyer, legislator or judge would take this seriously.” Here’s her full response: Liz Cheney responds to GOP threat: pic.twitter.com/LIK3CdjNt3 — Charlie Sykes (@SykesCharlie) December 17, 2024 We’ll see about that, Liz…We will see.

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan confirmed they are discussing a potential merger to remain competitive against electric vehicle makers. A final decision currently hasn’t been made. The merger discussions reportedly also include Mitsubishi Motors. BREAKING: Japanese auto giants Honda Motor and Nissan Motor will enter negotiations for a merger and join their resources to better compete against bigger global electric vehicle makers, per the Nikkei. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) December 17, 2024 “As announced in March, Honda and Nissan are exploring various possibilities for future collaboration, leveraging each other’s strengths,” the companies said in a statement, according to CNN. “If there are any updates, we will inform our stakeholders at the appropriate time,” the statement added. Honda and Nissan are in merger talks, potentially bringing together two Japanese automaking titans that have recently fallen on hard times. https://t.co/iG7XMQ8zzd — CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) December 18, 2024 Per CNN: Honda and Nissan also confirmed to CNN that Mitsubishi is part of these preliminary talks, bringing a potential third major Japanese car manufacturer into the mix. Mitsubishi did not respond to requests for comment. In March, Honda and Nissan announced that they would partner on electric vehicles and in August said they would collaborate on battery technology. But they could benefit from deepening their ties as both have faced challenges this year. Both companies, like many non-Chinese automakers, have struggled in the once-promising China market, the world’s largest market for cars. Chinese consumers had flocked to foreign brands but have largely shifted to domestic brands, which have better perceived value in the country. China’s government has also provided incentives to help speed up customer adoption of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Although both companies offer EVs and plug-ins – Nissan, in particular, was a pioneer in EV technology – Chinese brands like BYD have eclipsed their technology and are priced more cheaply. Nissan Shares Surge 23% After Report Of Merger Talks With Hondahttps://t.co/VBGFVzVvFP pic.twitter.com/VOyqhFiaY6 — Forbes (@Forbes) December 18, 2024 Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are preparing to start negotiations on a possible merger. The deal ultimately be expanded to include Mitsubishi Motors Co.. https://t.co/9HF6Q4qq4k pic.twitter.com/wpOBAzudL4 — Automotive News (@Automotive_News) December 17, 2024 From the Associated Press: Nissan said last month that it was slashing 9,000 jobs, or about 6% of its global work force, and reducing global production capacity by 20% after reporting a quarterly loss of 9.3 billion yen ($61 million). Earlier this month it reshuffled its management and its chief executive, Makoto Uchida, took a 50% pay cut to take responsibility for the financial woes, saying Nissan needed to become more efficient and respond better to market tastes, rising costs and other global changes. Fitch Ratings recently downgraded Nissan’s credit outlook to “negative,” citing worsening profitability, partly due to price cuts in the North American market. But it noted that it has a strong financial structure and solid cash reserves that amounted to 1.44 trillion yen ($9.4 billion). Nissan’s share price has fallen to the point where it is considered something of a bargain. A report in the Japanese financial magazine Diamond said talks with Honda gained urgency after the Taiwan maker of iPhones Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., better known as Foxconn, began exploring a possible acquisition of Nissan as part of its push into the EV sector. The company has struggled for years following a scandal that began with the arrest of its former chairman Carlos Ghosn in late 2018 on charges of fraud and misuse of company assets, allegations that he denies. He eventually was released on bail and fled to Lebanon. Honda reported its profits slipped nearly 20% in the first half of the April-March fiscal year from a year earlier, as sales suffered in China. WATCH:

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) suffered defeat in her bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. Democrats elected Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) for the role. The Virginia Democrat defeated AOC 131-84. According to Axios, AOC also “lost a vote of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.” Deets pic.twitter.com/Tb6FuZFnBY — Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) December 17, 2024 Per Axios: He had the backing of several veteran lawmakers, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). The role came open after current Oversight ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) opted to run for the top Democratic spot on the Judiciary Committee. Connolly hinged his case on experience and his political ability, including arguing that he helped make Virginia a blue state, according to multiple lawmakers who heard his pitch. “He’s been the ranking member-in-waiting,” is how Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.), who supported Connolly, summed up the Virginian’s case. Ocasio-Cortez emphasized her far-reaching public platform, her ability to communicate and her energetic support for colleagues in recent congressional elections, lawmakers said. “I think my colleagues were measuring their votes by who’s got experience, who’s seasoned, who can be trusted, who’s capable and who’s got a record of productivity,” Connolly said, according to CBS News. “And I think that prevailed,” he added. Dems reject AOC for ranking Oversight Committee spot—opt for elderly, infirm Gerry Connollyhttps://t.co/qz96NJorMQ — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) December 18, 2024 AOC flops in bid to be top Oversight Dem, as Pelosi-backed victor vows ‘trench warfare’ against Trump https://t.co/zYc39DTQqd pic.twitter.com/BJg9yFKt1A — New York Post (@nypost) December 17, 2024 CBS News reports: The fight over committee leadership assignments has illustrated the tensions over a potential generational shift within the party. Long-serving top Democrats on the Judiciary, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees have stepped away from the top spots heading into the new Congress, facing challenges from younger Democrats. Republicans are slated to hold a trifecta in Washington in the new year, prompting a push for a younger crop of Democratic committee leaders to counter Republican efforts. Democrats saw a leadership shakeup at the very top of their ranks in 2022, when Republicans took control of the House in that year’s midterm elections. Long-serving leaders Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer and Jim Clyburn stepped down from their posts to make way for younger members.

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Luigi Mangione, 26, faces 11 charges for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4. The indictment also includes first-degree murder tied to ‘terrorism’ and weapons offenses. Curious that they added terrorism to the list. How many cases of people committing murder also get charged for terrorism? Mangione is accused of planning and carrying out the attack with forged documents and illegal weapons. BREAKING: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione for First-Degree Murder and Terrorism Charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Shootinghttps://t.co/DKLFOIq7DS pic.twitter.com/SFxvvhrsbE — The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) December 17, 2024 Luigi Mangione indicted on “terrorism” charges. Prosecutors have been pointlessly empowered with a huge array of purposely vague “terrorism” statutes, as though they wouldn’t otherwise be able to criminalize murder pic.twitter.com/u49Zk8OKIb — Michael Tracey (@mtracey) December 17, 2024 CNBC reports: A New York grand jury indicted Luigi Mangione on charges of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office said Tuesday. Mangione, 26, is charged with one count of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and two counts of second-degree murder, one of which is charged as killing as an act of terrorism. He is also charged in the Manhattan Supreme Court indictment with multiple counts of criminal possession of a weapon, a single count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and possession of a forged New Jersey driver’s license. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to file paperwork seeking Mangione’s extradition from Pennsylvania, where he has been held since he was arrested last week at a McDonald’s. A source familiar with the situation told NBC News on Tuesday that Mangione plans to waive extradition, which would allow him to be transported to New York within days. Mangione, a double University of Pennsylvania graduate who comes from a prominent Baltimore-area family, faces a maximum possible sentence of life in prison without parole if convicted. He is accused of fatally shooting Thompson with a 9 mm handgun equipped with a silencer on Dec. 4 outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan. Thompson, 50, was headed into the hotel for an investor day event for his company’s parent, UnitedHealth Group. Mangione left that hostel at just after 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 4 and traveled to midtown, where he waited for Thompson to appear outside the Hilton for about six minutes before crossing the street, pulling out a handgun and firing, hitting the CEO once in the back and once in the leg, Bragg said. Mangione then fled on an e-bike and later a taxi that took him to Washington Heights in upper Manhattan. He also said “we have indications” that Mangione will waive his right to an extradition hearing on Thursday in Pennsylvania, and consent to be sent to New York to face the murder case. And as this case progresses, fans of Luigi are getting tattoos of him. Luigi Mangione has been officially indicted on 11 charges related to the December 4th murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Meanwhile, people are getting tattoos honoring the killer. In a twisted way, Luigi is seen as a hero getting vigilante justice against the… pic.twitter.com/8asqMxJnJi — The Patriot Voice (@TPV_John) December 17, 2024   The killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO was “intended to cause shock and attention and intimidation,” according to law enforcement, as they indicted Luigi Mangione on murder as an act of terrorism charge. pic.twitter.com/Y11ruvGuCt — USA TODAY Politics (@usatodayDC) December 17, 2024