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$351.6M allocated to Secret Service for security measures at the White House

White House supports Trump ballroom project following report of possible burden on taxpayers

President Trump Offers Insight into White House Ballroom Project President Donald Trump has shared details about the White House Ballroom project, highlighting its unique design and its purpose as a secure location for important events. He described the project as a contribution to the nation, financed by supporters, aiming to accommodate up to 2,000 guests […]

Rep Don Davis allocated $40K of taxpayer money for office renovations

Rep Don Davis allocated $40K of taxpayer money for office renovations

A House Democrat from North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District is under fire for spending over $40,000 on renovations for his district office, involving a furniture and interior design firm. During the second quarter of 2023, Davis reported $27,300 in expenses labeled as “housing” and an additional $13,030 for “office supplies and furniture,” which places him […]

New York City allocated about $81,000 for each individual on homeless services last year.

New York City allocated about $81,000 for each individual on homeless services last year.

NYC Spending on Homeless Services Surges Last year, New York City allocated around $81,000 for each individual receiving homeless services, leading to a staggering total of $368 million, according to a recent state report. This figure, I have to say, is quite surprising. Interestingly, funding for the street homelessness division within the city’s Department of […]

LA’s ‘mansion tax’ generated $1 billion, but very little was allocated to housing.

LA's 'mansion tax' generated $1 billion, but very little was allocated to housing.

Critique of L.A. Homelessness Tax Initiative This week, some left-leaning groups in Los Angeles celebrated the implementation of an “apartment tax” aimed at combating homelessness. However, they overlooked a glaring fact: the city hasn’t managed to allocate more than 1% of the $1 billion generated for actual housing projects. Critics attribute this shortfall to a […]

HUD allocated $5 billion in questionable rental aid under Biden, including payments to deceased tenants

HUD allocated $5 billion in questionable rental aid under Biden, including payments to deceased tenants

Report Reveals Billions in Questionable Rental Assistance Payments A recent report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) highlighted that over $5 billion in taxpayer funds were allocated to “suspicious” rental assistance recipients during the last year of the Biden administration. This includes approximately 30,000 payments made to individuals identified as “deceased […]

Four biggest public-sector unions allocated 86% of member dues to progressive causes in 2024

Four biggest public-sector unions allocated 86% of member dues to progressive causes in 2024

Union Spending on Political Activities Reaches $915 Million The four largest public sector unions in the U.S. have invested approximately $915 million in elections and progressive political activities during the 2024 election cycle. A significant 86% of this spending was funded through member dues. A report recently released by the Commonwealth Foundation, a nonprofit based […]