No Public Funds for the Deceased
FCC Proposes Reforms to Lifeline Program Amid Reports of Abuse The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed changes to programs designed to assist low-income Americans with phone and internet services, responding to concerns about misuse, particularly in California and other regions. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated, “The government should not be spending money to provide […]
New York City pension funds file a lawsuit against AT&T for ignoring a diversity proposal
AT&T has come under fire from four public pension funds in New York City, accused of unfairly blocking a shareholder vote aimed at requiring the company to clarify its employee demographics, specifically regarding race, ethnicity, and gender among its 133,000 personnel. The complaint, filed in federal court in Manhattan, suggests that AT&T pointed to a […]
Ex-top aide to Letitia James assists in directing funds for anti-ICE training through progressive charitable organization
In Washington, Letitia James, previously an aide to New York’s attorney general, heads a liberal nonprofit that funds anti-ICE training efforts. These sessions encourage demonstrators to disrupt federal immigration operations and advise using encrypted communications to share sensitive information discreetly. Anna Brouwer, who served as James’s chief of staff until September, is the chair of […]
Trump guarantees that federal funds won’t cover Gateway tunnel excess costs and refutes plans to rename Penn Station in his honor.
Trump’s Stance on Gateway Tunnel Funding WASHINGTON – On Monday, President Trump declared his opposition to using federal funds to cover the cost overruns of the Gateway Tunnel project, which aims to expand and upgrade the Northeast Corridor Railroad connecting Newark and New York City. He criticized the project, likening it to what he called […]
Oversight agency identifies over $900 million in unspent COVID relief funds, calls for prompt refund to taxpayers
Unused COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits Raise Fraud Concerns WASHINGTON – Almost $1 billion in unemployment benefits linked to COVID-19 remains unclaimed, raising alarm about potential fraud, according to a warning from the Labor Department’s internal watchdog. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) revealed that around $720 million in unemployment funds is currently stored on prepaid debit […]
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files a lawsuit against Dallas for insufficient police funds
Texas Attorney General Sues Dallas Over Police Funding Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a lawsuit against Dallas city officials, alleging they have not sufficiently funded the police department as mandated by a voter-approved security measure. Paxton, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, claims that Dallas has unlawfully ignored Proposition U, a measure that […]
Unsure About Contributing More Funds to Noem
Funding Discussion on TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard During a segment on Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power” on Friday, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) addressed a question regarding the funding for the TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard in the event of a DHS shutdown. She emphasized that her priority is to ensure a comprehensive agreement […]
Despite the push for ‘Buy Canadian,’ Canada’s major pension funds remain significantly invested in the U.S.
Despite concerns surrounding the U.S. trade conflict and President Trump’s assertions about Canadian sovereignty, Canada’s largest pension fund continues to make significant investments in the United States. This week, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) announced that its assets have reached an all-time high of $780.7 billion, with 47% of these assets allocated to the U.S., […]
CAL DOGE submits a complaint claiming $370M misappropriation of public funds
CAL DOGE Files Complaint Against California Fund Usage CAL DOGE, a group initiated by California gubernatorial hopeful Steve Hilton, has lodged a formal complaint requesting a federal probe into a state program that is accused of spending $370 million on so-called woke activists. This action follows allegations from a conservative watchdog group, which has claimed […]
LA County has already invested billions in addressing homelessness— now they are seeking additional funds.
Los Angeles County Seeks More Funding Amid Scrutiny After investing billions in a struggling homelessness program marked by audits and unclear financial practices, Los Angeles County officials are now asking taxpayers for additional funding. This week, county supervisors voted to lift the sales tax by half a cent, which would bring the total sales tax […]