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Marin Scotten

Marin Scotten is an editorial intern at The New Republic. She has previously written for The Guardian, Salon, Modern Farmer and Floodlight News.

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February 26, 2025
Marin Scotten
Turns Out, Trump and DOGE Haven’t Actually Saved Any Money
Government spending has continued.
February 26, 2025
Marin Scotten
Elon Musk Casually Admits DOGE Chaos Was All One Big Mistake
Elon Musk had an infuriating defense for wrecking the government.
February 26, 2025
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JD Vance Torn to Shreds in Hilarious Ohio Newspaper Op-Ed
The paper sarcastically lauded the vice president as having “really done Ohio proud.”
February 26, 2025
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Elon Musk Is Already Using His New Power to Make Himself Even Richer
Elon Musk is literally capitalizing on the recent plane crashes.
February 10, 2025
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Trump Is Planning One of His Most Corrupt Pardons Yet
Donald Trump reportedly wants to pardon his buddy Rod Blagojevich.
February 10, 2025
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Judge Shuts Down Trump’s Funding Freeze—and Orders Immediate Reversal
Trump’s war on the federal government keeps hitting obstacles in court.
February 3, 2025
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The Worst Person Possible Just Took Over USAID
Donald Trump has completed his takeover of USAID by installing a stooge at the top.
February 3, 2025
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Trump’s Tariffs Go Too Far for Even This Senior Republican
Senator Ron Johnson said he was worried about the consequences of Donald Trump’s tariff war.
February 3, 2025
Marin Scotten
How the FBI Is Planning a Purge Over January 6
The FBI is identifying and targeting agents and employees who worked on January 6 cases.
January 31, 2025
Marin Scotten
Trump Is Now Begging Federal Workers to Take His “Buyout”
Donald Trump is desperate to cut the federal government.
January 31, 2025
Marin Scotten
Illinois Governor Torches Trump Pardon Recipients With Major Penalty
After Donald Trump pardoned the January 6 rioters, J.B. Pritzker has stepped in.
January 31, 2025
Marin Scotten
GOP Lawmaker Admits There’s No Proof DEI Caused D.C. Plane Crash
Donald Trump has continued to insist the tragedy is due to DEI policies.
January 31, 2025
Marin Scotten
Trump’s FBI Pick Isn’t Confirmed, and the Purges Have Already Begun
Donald Trump has a new agency in his crosshairs.

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