Nadler’s former aide criticizes ICE during the campaign while his wife profits from agency contracts: ‘Hypocrite’
The prominent Democratic contender running to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-Manhattan) has been vocal in denouncing ICE during his campaign, yet his spouse seems to be earning substantial amounts from firms closely tied to ICE, according to available records. Mika Lasher, a congressman from the Upper East Side and a former aide to Nadler, […]
Task force identifies $6.3B in possible fraudulent government contracts
Crackdown on Fraud Will Be Strengthened Vice President J.D. Vance is set to chair the inaugural meeting of the White House Anti-Fraud Task Force, established to tackle large-scale fraud in healthcare programs. Dr. Mehmet Oz has made headlines, drawing attention to significant Medicare and Medicaid fraud cases in Los Angeles, where around 2,000 hospices operate. […]
JD Vance’s Task Force on Fraud Reveals $6 Billion in Suspected Fake Government Contracts
New Anti-Fraud Task Force Identifies $6.3 Billion in Potentially Fraudulent Contracts Vice President J.D. Vance’s recently established anti-fraud task force has uncovered around $6.3 billion in government contracts linked to potentially fraudulent companies, according to a report. Working alongside the General Services Administration (GSA), the task force has initiated communication with approximately 400 companies regarding […]
Toolkit encourages students to provoke a crisis regarding ICE contracts
A toolkit designed for students by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and several other organizations is promoting campaigns against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and calling for universities to “create a crisis.” This campaign strategy, titled the “Schools Drop ICE” toolkit, seeks to unite majoritarian outreach with nonviolent direct action to put pressure […]
Pentagon grants contracts to restore US weapons stockpile in response to China
For years, there has been extensive discussion in Washington regarding the dangers posed by the Chinese Communist Party to the United States. Analysts and politicians have produced countless reports, held hearings, and issued warnings about Beijing’s advances in military power, economic strategies, and technology, claiming these factors threaten U.S. military dominance. Yet, amid all this […]
New bill may result in loss of government contracts for NY businesses not revealing work with ICE.
New York Lawmakers Push for Transparency on ICE Contracts New York’s Democratic lawmakers are looking to prohibit companies from securing city and state contracts unless they reveal any dealings with ICE. The initial proposal, led by Rep. Grace Lee (D-Manhattan), called for companies to submit copies of their contracts with immigration authorities. However, in response […]
LA activists linked to $177M in city contracts are attempting to appoint a DSA city attorney
A coalition of left-handed activists and lawyers from Los Angeles, who recently secured a substantial $177 million in contracts from City Hall, is now backing Marissa Roy, a candidate supported by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for the city’s top prosecutor. This raises significant questions about oversight and accountability. Documents related to the campaign […]
Residents in a California city call for an end to contracts with ICE that permit training at a shooting range.
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — In Escondido, a Southern California city of around 150,000 residents, the training of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at a local shooting range went largely unnoticed for over a decade. This changed due to President Trump’s stricter immigration policies and the recent deadly incident involving a federal officer and a U.S. […]
Panama Assumes Control of Important Canal Ports After Court Invalidates Contracts Tied to China
Panama Government Takes Over Major Canal Ports The government of Panama announced on Monday that it has assumed control of two significant ports along the Panama Canal. This action follows a ruling by the Supreme Court that invalidated contracts with Chinese companies related to the ports. In late January, the Supreme Court declared two contracts […]
CEO of DC Water Managed $520 Million in Diversity Contracts and the Largest Sewage Spill in US History
While untreated sewage has built up in pipes, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority appears to have prioritized diversity and equity, which has set the scene for what might end up being the largest sewage spill in U.S. history. DC Water’s CEO, David L. Gaddis, has promoted equity and diversity during his time […]