The U.S. developed advanced cars with poor road financing
Call for Reform of the Highway Trust Fund On Friday, I joined over 100 economists and public policy experts from universities, think tanks, and corporations across the country in a letter to the 119th Congress, urging practical reforms for public policy, particularly regarding the highway trust fund. Our message is straightforward: Congress should take bipartisan, […]
Senate aims to combat cartel and terrorist financing with a joint effort to address money laundering.
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Combat Money Laundering Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senator Amy Klobuchar have come together to introduce a new bipartisan bill intended to tackle money laundering effectively. Their proposal, called the Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Counterfeiting Act, was presented on Friday with the goal of enhancing current laws […]
California man admits to financing ISIS fighters abroad in terrorism case
Man Pleads Guilty to Supporting ISIS in Southern California A man from Southern California who funneled money to ISIS fighters and created homemade bombs has pleaded guilty to federal terrorism charges, as announced by the Justice Department. Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, 29, admitted guilt to one count of attempting to provide material support to a foreign […]
Is now a good time to purchase a newly built home with financing at 3.75% or lower?
Finding Affordable Housing in Today’s Market As many Americans face high home prices and mortgage rates, there are still some affordable housing options that might be overlooked. In certain regions, builders have a considerable inventory, are flexible on pricing, and can provide lower mortgage rates. Newly built homes come in various forms: Recently completed homes […]
Trump halts billions in child care financing for California
The Trump administration has halted $10 billion in childcare funding for California, citing widespread fraud allegations. They’ve requested Gov. Gavin Newsom provide a detailed list of vendors, contractors, and individuals who are receiving federal tax dollars. In letters sent to Newsom on Tuesday, the Department of Children and Families informed that the Department of Health […]
Dems criticize Paramount Skydance’s aggressive WBD offer due to Saudi financing.
Lawmakers Challenge Paramount Skydance’s Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Democratic lawmakers are now looking at potentially reversing Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. They cite concerns over support for the hostile takeover from Saudi, Qatari, and UAE sovereign wealth funds, as well as Jared Kushner’s private equity firm, which they believe could be a […]
Court Affirms Conviction of Former French President Sarkozy for Campaign Financing
France’s Highest Court Upholds Sarkozy’s Conviction PARIS – France’s top court confirmed on Wednesday that Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing related to his 2012 re-election attempt stands, marking a significant setback for the former president’s legacy. The Court of Cassation sentenced Sarkozy to a year in prison, with half of the sentence suspended, […]
New property tax reductions create conflict between homeowner support and school financing, with counties deciding.
Ohio Counties Divide Over Property Tax Breaks CLEVELAND, Ohio – In Northeast Ohio, counties are approaching new property tax breaks in very different ways. Some have embraced these breaks for seniors and homeowners, while others have turned them down, citing concerns about the impact on schools, townships, and other local entities. The discussion centers around […]
Taxpayers are financing $250M in SNAP benefits for buying fast food, Ernst reveals.
SNAP Benefits and Fast Food Spending Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa has highlighted a significant expenditure of U.S. taxpayer dollars, revealing that nearly $250 million annually is allocated for SNAP benefits used to purchase fast food in just nine states, primarily governed by Democrats. The states involved include Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, […]
Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at a prison in Paris after being convicted for financing his campaign with Libyan funds.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy entered a prison in Paris on Tuesday to commence a five-year sentence related to criminal conspiracy, specifically for financing his 2007 election campaign with funds sourced from Libya. This marked a historic moment, as Sarkozy became the first former leader of modern France to face imprisonment. The 70-year-old was met […]