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Access To Private Information

Matt Gagnon discusses the political landscape, highlighting the recent congressional grandstanding over Elon Musk’s access to government records. He criticizes the Democrats for their late interest in oversight, noting Musk’s top-secret clearance and the necessity for Treasury to access government records. Gagnon emphasizes the historical lack of oversight across administrations and criticizes both parties for their roles in government spending. He expresses gratitude for the Biden administration’s excesses, arguing they highlighted the need for change.

Local Headlines

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Body of missing Ellsworth paddleboarder found

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20-year-old Grayson Mote went missing on May 5th after leaving his family's camp to go paddleboarding and didn't return for over an hour and a half.

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National Headlines

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