Short Take Politics
McCarthy all over again
Last time this sort of political nonsense happened, Harry S Truman was at the core of it and Sen. Joseph McCarthy was at the core of the witch hunt. This time, it is Elon Musk. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/02/06/government-workers-purge-1950s-communism-00202336
Digging in to DOGE teen
Wired.com reports on a 19-year-old at the core of the DOGE group ripping into government computers. Edward Coristine has such a shady background he likely could not get security clearance. https://www.wired.com/story/edward-coristine-tesla-sexy-path-networks-d…
Project 2025 author confirmed
Russell Vought, an evangelical Christian and primary author of Project 2025 has been confirmed as director of the office of management and budget. https://apnews.com/article/trump-russell-vought-confirmation-budget-pro…