A Quarter of State Employee Pension Funds Leave the State
Florida is often called the Sunshine State, but for many retired state employees from Connecticut, it’s more like Pension State. According to state records, Connecticut’s retirement system disbursed $2.7 billion in pension payments in 2024. Strikingly, nearly 25% of that, or about $677 million, went to retirees living outside Connecticut. In essence, the individuals benefiting […]
Hillary Clinton Attempts to Assist Leftists in Raising Funds from Trump’s White House Upgrades
Hillary Clinton Engages in Fundraising Amid White House Renovations Hillary Clinton, a two-time presidential candidate, is stepping in to assist the Democratic Party in raising funds related to President Donald Trump’s upcoming renovations at the White House. Trump is set to construct a ballroom as the East Wing undergoes demolition. This initiative hasn’t gone over […]
From requesting government funds to new building projects: Trump’s challenging week
Trump’s Latest Actions Raise Eyebrows It’s clear that Donald Trump is steering a major political and cultural shift within the government. For instance, he’s been pushing elite universities to change their policies or risk losing significant grant funding. He’s also taken legal action against news organizations, raking in over $16 million from CBS, NBC, and […]
Reason Behind the Ethereum Foundation’s Transfer of $600 Million in Treasury Funds
Simply put The Ethereum Foundation transferred over $610 million worth of ETH to a new wallet on Wednesday. This migration was to Safe’s new multi-signature wallet, which is considered standard practice. More foundations are increasingly investing in DeFi protocols for community development. The Ethereum Foundation moved more than 160,000 ETH, equating to around $610 million […]
AOC hires former socialist leader to manage campaign funds
Ocasio-Cortez’s Campaign Ties to Longtime Socialist Leader Revealed A former prominent member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has been closely associated with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign since her initial bid for Congress in 2018. Frank Llewellyn, who previously served as the national director of the country’s largest socialist organization, now acts as the […]
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. […]