Saudi Arabia to Stop Financing LIV Golf Following the 2026 Season
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, along with the subsequent economic challenges, seems to have impacted LIV Golf. This Saudi-backed golf league, which aimed to challenge the PGA Tour’s dominance, is reportedly nearing its end. LIV Golf announced on Thursday that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) plans to inform players that […]
Woman Amanda Leigh Fourez from Illinois admits to financing monkey fetish videos.
Illinois Woman Pleads Guilty in Disturbing Animal Crush Video Case A woman from Illinois has admitted to funding the production of graphic “animal crush videos.” These videos, often depicting extreme cruelty towards both adult and baby monkeys, were made by members of a twisted online group. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced on […]
Medi-Cal under scrutiny for financing gender care for undocumented immigrants
According to a watchdog group, undocumented immigrants in California are receiving gender reassignment procedures and hormone therapy, reportedly funded by taxpayers at a low cost. Chris Rufo, a Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, shared in a video that some undocumented individuals are obtaining transgender medical care via California’s Medi-Cal program. This program ensures health insurance […]
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, […]