Pension fund in NYC increased its investment in Palantir connected to ICE and gained profits under former Comptroller Lander, disclosures reveal
Brad Lander’s Pension Fund Investments in Palantir Brad Lander, a former city comptroller now running for council, supervised a substantial increase in New York City’s public pension investments in Palantir Technologies, a data analytics firm whose tools have been utilized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to track and deport undocumented immigrants. Reports indicate that […]
US ETF provider applies for a new fund focused on Venezuela following unrest.
Vermont-Based Teucrium Files for Venezuela Exposure ETF As of January 7, a U.S. ETF provider is seeking permission to create the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that targets Venezuelan assets. This move follows the recent arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, which has ignited interest in local financial resources. Teucrium, based in Vermont, submitted its application to […]
An ETF manager has submitted a proposal for the first fund focused on Venezuela shortly after the unexpected US raid.
Teucrium Files for Venezuela-Focused ETF Following U.S. Raid In a surprising move, just days after the U.S. conducted a raid that resulted in the capture of Venezuela’s president, Teucrium has put forth an application to create an exchange-traded fund (ETF) aimed at offering investors a stake in the Venezuelan market. Teucrium, known for its focus […]
Joe Biden’s retirement fund expected to exceed those of all previous U.S. Presidents
Joe Biden to Receive Record Retirement Pension Former President Joe Biden, after nearly five decades in the public sphere, is set to enjoy a substantial retirement package, reportedly amounting to $417,000 annually. This figure marks the largest pension ever awarded to a U.S. president. At 83, Biden’s retirement compensation surpasses his presidential salary of $400,000, […]
Trump’s super PAC starts 2026 with an enormous $300 million fund.
MAGA Inc. Prepares for 2026 Elections with Significant Funding MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting President Trump, is gearing up for the 2026 midterm elections, reportedly having around $300 million at its disposal, according to recent campaign finance filings. From July 1, 2025, to December 22, 2025, the group raised over $102 million, which adds […]
Empty Gesture: San Francisco Establishes Reparations for Black Residents, Allocates $0 to Fund
In December, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed an ordinance aimed at creating a reparations fund that could potentially allot up to $5 million to each qualified Black resident, despite admitting that the city lacks the necessary funds to support such an initiative. This measure was passed in mid-December with unanimous approval from the San […]
TSP Performance Surges in 2025 With One Rising 32%: Record Return for a TSP Fund?
Remarkable TSP Performance in 2025: Is This the Highest Ever? In 2025, all TSP funds saw an increase in annual revenue. This is a positive development for TSP investors, especially since it marks the second consecutive year of profits across the board. The I-Fund was launched in 2025, boasting an impressive annual return of 32.45%, […]
ACA is Effective, But We’ve Enhanced It with an Affordability Fund; ACA Requires Subsidies for Accessible Care
New Mexico’s Plan for Affordable Healthcare During the MS NOW Report on Wednesday, New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez, a Democrat, emphasized that the state has always aimed to enhance the Affordable Care Act through the Affordable Care Fund. He noted that while Obamacare is effective, it requires additional subsidies to help residents in New […]
San Francisco Sets Up Reparations Fund, Yet Lacks Funding for It
San Francisco’s mayor has signed a bill establishing a fund that aims to offer $5 million in restitution to each qualifying Black resident of the city. Yet, the funding source is not as straightforward as a simple signature. The new legislation, approved by Mayor Daniel Lurie shortly before Christmas, creates a reparations fund recommended by […]
Daniel Lurie establishes a fund for reparations for Black residents in San Francisco.
San Francisco Creates Reparations Fund San Francisco’s mayor has officially signed a new ordinance that lays the groundwork for a “reparations fund.” This fund has the potential to offer up to $5 million to each eligible black resident, addressing claims of historical discrimination and displacement. The measure, which received approval from the Board of Supervisors […]