Curtis Sliwa appeals for funds to strengthen his struggling campaign while criticizing the ‘elite’ for attempting to push him out of the NYC mayoral race.
Curtis Sliwa Appeals for Donations in Mayoral Race Perhaps he could use a new beret? Curtis Sliwa has made a plea for donations as the critical fundraising deadline for New York’s mayoral race approaches. In a recent video, he criticized “elites” attempting to push him out of the race. “The elites are trying to get […]
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 […]
The ETF market may become more risky with the introduction of the first 5x leveraged stock funds.
ETF Market Moves Toward Higher Risk The ETF landscape, which used to be about low-key investments tracking entire sectors or indexes, has taken a rather speculative turn in recent years. Now, it seems the market is pushing into even riskier domains. Asset management firm Volatility Shares has recently filed with regulators for approval of 27 […]
Illinois Allocated More Tax Funds for Migrants’ Health than for Roads, Foster Children, Seniors, and Arts Together
Illinois, led by Democrats, allocated more funding for free healthcare for undocumented immigrants than it did for foster children, seniors, roads, and the arts combined. The 2025 budget is set to surpass $53.1 billion, with more than $1 billion in new taxes expected to be implemented as early as June 2024. Despite this significant tax […]
Trump’s DOJ Charges Two for Allegedly Misusing Funds Intended for L.A. Homelessness
Two Arrested for Alleged Fraud in California’s Homeless Assistance Program The U.S. Department of Justice revealed on Thursday that two individuals have been arrested on charges related to defrauding California’s Project Homekey, a program intended to aid the homeless. The allegations suggest that funds meant for assisting this vulnerable population were misused for personal benefit. […]
Trump goes around Congress to provide funds for troops amid the current government shutdown
Trump Issues Order for Military Pay Amid Shutdown On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed a directive ensuring that the U.S. military would continue to receive pay despite the ongoing government shutdown, which has been dragging on due to Congress’s inability to reach a funding agreement for weeks. The White House highlighted the necessity of this […]
Trump blocks $40M in funds from California due to trucker English requirements
Transportation Secretary Duffy to Withhold Funds from California Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration intends to withhold $40 million from California for not enforcing English language requirements for truck drivers. This decision follows a recent incident where an undocumented driver, Harjinder Singh, caused a fatal crash in Florida after making […]
Trump administration plans to use War Department funds to pay military if shutdown persists
Government Shutdown Continues as Military Pay Plans Announced The government shutdown has now been going on for over a week, and frustration is palpable among federal employees. In the midst of this, the Trump administration has found a way to keep military payments flowing, which seems crucial. As military personnel’s payday approaches on Wednesday and […]
Texas HHSC to seek grants to support rural hospitals due to lack of funds
Rural Hospitals in Texas Under Spotlight After New Legislation AUSTIN — Texas rural hospitals are gaining some attention following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This includes the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) program, which has a $50 billion budget earmarked for rural healthcare facilities. Funding will be shared evenly among the […]
Ex-senator from the GOP gathers funds for tough New Hampshire primary
Scott Brown’s Senate Campaign in New Hampshire Former Republican Senator Scott Brown is gearing up for what promises to be a competitive Senate primary in New Hampshire against ex-Senator John E. Sununu. This race, pivotal for the 2026 elections, could be crucial as Republicans aim to capture a Democratic-held seat that has been long-standing. Brown, […]