Katherine Maher misleads about NPR’s bias, says stopping federal funds threatens free speech.
Trump’s Executive Order to Cut Federal Funds for NPR On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order directing the board of directors for public broadcasting along with related agencies to withdraw federal funding from national public radio and public broadcasting services. One of Trump’s main justifications for this decision revolved around what he termed the […]
DHS to pay for flights and provide funds for undocumented migrants to leave voluntarily.
The Department of Homeland Security is set to provide $1,000 to undocumented individuals who opt for self-removal from the U.S. This initiative is intended to be a cost-saving measure, reportedly 70% cheaper for taxpayers compared to the current average of over $17,000 spent on detaining and deporting individuals. Interestingly, DHS mentioned that for those who […]
Rashid Tlaib raises funds for NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani
Councilwoman Rashida Tlaib, known for her critical stance toward Israel, is actively fundraising for mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani through text messages aimed at potential donors. However, not everyone is thrilled with this approach. Tlaib’s fundraising message recently reached prospective contributors’ phones, benefiting from the low-cost outreach by the Promandani Group in New York. Like many […]
6 methods to safeguard your retirement funds during a recession – USA Today
Concerns about retirement are rising as older adults face challenges from tariffs and stock market downturns. For instance, Vicky Knight, a retired teacher and part-time yoga instructor from Marietta, Georgia, shared her worry about her financial situation. She finds her Social Security benefits insufficient, especially as the market has been hit by uncertainties linked to […]
Ex-Biden State Department analyst, Levita Almuete Ferrer, accused of stealing funds.
A former budget analyst for the State Department, Levita Almuutee Ferrer, 64, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over $650,000 over two years, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C. Ferrer, who resides in Maryland, confessed to misusing her signature authority and position from March 2022 to April 2024, when she was a […]
UN May Deplete Its Funds in the Coming Months
According to reports, the UN might struggle to pay its staff and suppliers by September due to a projected $200 million deficit in 2024, which could escalate to $1.1 billion by the end of 2025 unless budget cuts are implemented. It appears that this shortfall is affecting the organization’s ability to meet payroll and other […]
California Caltrain director Joseph Navarro convicted of misusing public funds for a $42K apartment at the Burlingame train station.
Executives at a California railroad have been found guilty of misappropriating public funds to create luxury apartments in a historic train station where they had been working long hours. Joseph Navarro was convicted for using $42,000 to construct his own private living quarters within Burlingame Station, located about 16 miles south of San Francisco, as […]
Maine and the Trump administration resolve lawsuit concerning frozen funds following transgender athlete dispute.
Maine’s Attorney General, Aaron Frey, announced on Friday that the state has settled with the Trump administration over the federal government’s withholding of funds from Maine schools linked to transgender athlete policies. Frey expressed his disappointment that legal action was necessary just to adhere to USDA laws and regulations. However, he was relieved to have […]
Cuomo misses nearly $3M in public campaign funds due to issues with digital payments
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo faced a significant setback in his attempt to revive his political career as he lost nearly $3 million in public funds during his run for New York City mayor. According to communications reviewed by the Post, Cuomo’s team disregarded several warnings against using Apple or Google Pay for online contributions. There […]
Trump and Maine: Lawsuit over USDA funding dismissed after funds are released
Maine and President Donald Trump have come to an understanding regarding the ongoing debate about transgender athletes participating in women’s sports. In a notable turn of events, Maine decided to drop its lawsuit against the Trump administration after the U.S. Department of Agriculture promised to restore federal funding to the state. This legal dispute began […]