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Billion Dollar Blunders and Broken Promises | Charleston News

The Pentagon just got a $95 billion budget boost—partly funding voter suppression tactics—while war powers resolutions to end conflicts stall in Congress. The National Guard’s pricey, crime-ineffective D.C. presence continues through January, costing taxpayers $1.5 billion daily, as billions are spent on flashy upgrades like a new Air Force One. Meanwhile, public health cuts hit hard: CDC’s parasite tracking team slashed, risking outbreaks. A felon running for office dodges removal thanks to a new law, mirroring past scandals that won voters’ trust. And while July 4th festivities splurge on…

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