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DOGE Cancels Politico's Government Funding After $8 Million in Subscription Contracts Revealed


Published on 2025-02-05 16:20:55 - MSN
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  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Wednesday that Politico will not receive another dime of taxpayer money after it was revealed that the politics-focused news outlet has taken in more than $8 million via subscriptions and other government contracts.

The article from MSN discusses a significant political and financial controversy involving Politico, a prominent news organization. According to the report, Politico has been receiving government funding, which has now come under scrutiny after it was revealed that the organization secured $8 million through subscription contracts. This revelation has led to the Department of Government Oversight and Efficiency (DOGE) canceling Politico's government funding. The decision was influenced by concerns over potential conflicts of interest and the implications of government-funded media, especially in light of Politico's role in covering political events and policy-making. Critics argue that such funding could compromise journalistic independence, while supporters of the funding highlight the importance of supporting journalism in the digital age. This situation has sparked a broader debate on the ethics of government subsidies to media outlets and the transparency of financial relationships between media and government entities.

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