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Overall, the crux of Politico's current situation revolves around the astonishing revelations of government funding amounting to over $8.2 million across 237 transactions. This financial influx appears to have stemmed from the sale of subscriptions—specifically to government employees—which critics have begun to scrutinize. The decision to fund such subscriptions has raised questions regarding their utility and necessity, especially at a steep price tag of $10,000 per year.