Supporters of reparations call for direct cash payments to Black freedmen
Advocates for reparations are urging the federal government to issue direct cash payments to the descendants of enslaved Black Americans. They express concern that broadening eligibility to include others could weaken their cause, particularly amidst rising opposition from conservative groups and the Trump administration. “Cash payments — they’re a small part of a larger solution, […]
Father of alleged Penn State drug leader uncovered buried safe containing cash, according to witness.
The father of one of the alleged student leaders involved in a cocaine trafficking operation at Penn State is said to have assisted in retrieving his son’s safe, which reportedly contained significant amounts of cash. This testimony from a witness contradicts earlier assertions that the father found it while just cleaning his son’s room. The […]
Some conservatives support cash aid for mothers and infants
Though guaranteed income programs have faced significant pushback along party lines since they gained attention in 2018, an increasing number of conservatives are finding common ground in initiatives that provide direct cash assistance, especially for mothers and newborns. Tegan Lecheler, who serves as the national program director for the Mother and Infant Cash Coalition (MICC), […]
Economist states that Trump’s tariff payments and $5,000 cash guarantee will not occur
President Donald Trump’s recent promise of cash payments to Americans appears improbable, as noted by an economist and former congressional budget expert. Douglas Holz-Eakin, who heads the fiscal policy organization American Action Forum, commented that while Trump has made numerous promises, including a pledge of $5,000 to each American if Republicans retain control of Congress, […]
Bishop tricks rich CEO out of $200K in cash before escaping to Michigan: lawsuit
A bishop in California is facing allegations of misappropriating a $200,000 cash donation intended for the renovation of a Catholic church before he departed for Michigan. The bishop, Yousif Abdulmasih—also known as Marnaba Yousif Habash—is accused of taking the funds from Hani Toma, who is associated with Our Mother of Perpetual Help Syriac Catholic Church […]
A study shows that Americans are using much less cash than they did ten years ago.
Americans seem to be changing their relationship with cash. A recent survey reveals that reliance on cash is diminishing, with 42% of US adults indicating they don’t use cash for transactions during a typical week. This is quite the shift from 2015, when only 24% reported the same—essentially a 75% increase in just over ten […]
Authorities Reject Renewed Claim That They Are Monitoring Cash Drivers on the Road
Officials have rejected claims suggesting that toll collection authorities are monitoring specific dollar bills.According to Travis Harwood, some toll systems let law enforcement catch drivers with illegal cash, a statement he made on the August 10 episode of “The Wild Chaos Podcast.” Nonetheless, various authorities overseeing the E-ZPass system—primarily used for tolls along the East […]
Josh Hawley proposes legislation to eliminate federal cash prizes following Fauci hearing
Hawley Proposes Bill Against Federal Bounties Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) is set to introduce a bill on Thursday aimed at preventing federal officials from accepting bounties. This announcement comes shortly after Hawley criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci for reportedly taking in over $1 million in bounties during the COVID-19 pandemic. During a Senate hearing on Wednesday, […]
LIV Golf may not be failing after all, as the controversial league is said to be nearing a $250 million cash injection.
For the past few years, officials in the golf world have been asserting that LIV Golf was just a short-lived, Saudi-funded venture that would collapse once its financial backing dried up. The mainstream golf media has often ridiculed players who chose to leave for LIV, almost eagerly anticipating its demise. But it seems those predictions […]
Strapped for cash, DNC takes a risk with its headquarters after falling victim to an email scam.
The Democratic National Committee Faces Financial Struggles The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is in a difficult position right now. They are significantly behind the Republican National Committee in terms of financial stability. While the GOP reportedly has no debt and $128.53 million in cash at the end of last month, the DNC, under Chairman Ken […]