WASHINGTON D.C. (WSAU) – A prominent Republican U.S. Senator has released his annual “Festivus” list, which highlights over one trillion in taxpayer dollars spent in 2024 on odd projects and studies.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) teased his annual list of gripes against government spending on the eve of Festivus. Congress is fresh from passing a continuing resolution to fund the government through March 14.

Bearded Ladies Cabaret on ice, ‘Sesame Street’ in Iraq, and Covid fraud are just some examples of ‘wasteful’ spending identified by Senator Paul.

Here’s the laundry-list of things the government shouldn’t be spending money on—including suppressing articles from The American Conservative.

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has unveiled his annual Festivus Report, highlighting what he considers egregious examples of government waste. This years report criticizes the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for

Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) releases a “Festivus Report” based on the spoof holiday featured in the 1990s television show “Seinfeld.” On this made-up holiday, people would engage in an annual “airing of grievances,