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Mr. President, how much time do I have? The PRESIDING OFFICER. You have 24 seconds.

In my 24 seconds, I would like to say we all know what this is about. You are starting the process for a budget, and we just want to know the basic principle. Is there anyone so rich that Republicans think they shouldn't get a tax cut? And…

Well, look, I've been a critic of Pentagon spending for a long time and I think the Pentagon could spend its money more efficiently.

🚨Elon Musk's DOGE operatives are attempting to access confidential tax information — tax returns, bank data, Social Security numbers — for millions of Americans.

He is echoing Putin's talking points. It's as if to go back to your history lesson about President Roosevelt, President Roosevelt had started giving Hitler's talking points for invading Poland.

Congress could do a lot, it's Congress' job. But Congress is run by Republicans right now who, again, are just scared of Trump.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk's thoughtless crusade has caused an iconic institution and economic driver to close in Massachusetts.

Trump's shutdown of the JFK Library won't lower egg prices or make housing more affordable, but it's part of a retribution tour designed to distract from his agenda to enrich the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of everyone else.

President Trump is firing American workers who monitor bird flu outbreaks, safeguard nuclear facilities, and now those who promote American history in Dorchester - all to help pay for tax breaks for billionaires and giant corporations.

Presidents are not kings. And we are not powerless.

If you're one of the 40 million people with student loans, Elon Musk's team may have gotten access to your Social Security number, income data and personal information.

Any delay in refunds could be financially devastating to millions of Americans who plan their budgets around timely refunds every spring.

These prohibitions have long prevented political appointees in previous administrations from accessing the private tax records of hundreds of millions of Americans.

Violations of these taxpayer privacy laws, including unauthorized access to or disclosure of tax returns and return information, can result in criminal penalties, including incarceration.