Plus, Scott Bessent and Elon Musk go at it

Hey there,

💢 Out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Elon Musk reportedly got into a screaming match in the White House last week that was so heated that an aide had to physically separate them.

❌ Republican lawmaker Nancy Mace has made a name for herself for spewing anti-LGBTQ+ comments, including transphobic slurs. We go over some of her worst moments.

🎉 The Department of Defense will resume providing gender-affirming care for transgender service members, according to a memo leaked to the media. The Defense Department is complying with a court order that found the restrictions on trans service members unconstitutional.

Onwards and upwards,

Alex Cooper

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