Ace News Today: Trump appoints Elon Musk as ‘special government employee’ heading up the shadowy Department of Government Efficiency

Trump appoints Elon Musk as ‘special government employee’ heading up the shadowy DOGE

“Trump has given Elon Musk access to our government’s highly-sensitive central payment system—and he’s vowing to use it to cut off funding people are counting on. What will Musk target next? Cancer research? Food banks? Housing assistance? Veterans’ benefits?” ~ Senator Patty Murray

Trump pardons U.S. Capitol rioters, including those convicted of violent crimes and felonies

Trump pardons U.S. Capitol rioters, including those convicted of violent crimes and felonies

His pardons included those who had been convicted of assaulting police officers, obstructing law enforcement, and other serious offenses, He also commuted prison sentences for key members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys militia groups.