Cobb County alleged to have used taxpayer money to oppose the DA’s pension
COBB COUNTY, Ga. A prolonged legal dispute regarding pension payments for the Cobb County district attorney has unfolded in court, with lawyers debating whether the county is required to provide severance and additional compensation. Two primary issues are at stake: whether District Attorney Sonya Allen qualifies for a pension and if the county must pay […]
Senator calls for Trump to return billions from ‘illegally collected’ tariff money
Senate Democrats Demand Return of Tariff Revenue After Supreme Court Ruling Senate Democrats are calling on the Trump administration to refund billions of dollars collected from tariffs, following a recent Supreme Court decision, as unveiled in a letter obtained by Fox News Digital. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) expressed his worries about the White House’s inaction […]
Looking for a larger tax refund? Many Americans are receiving more money back; find out who qualifies.
The new deductions in the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” are set to help tipped workers, those eligible for overtime, and older Americans. For anyone wondering, “Where’s the money?” this tax season might provide some answers. The current tax year is seeing significant changes that could result in some extra cash thanks to the new […]
Prince Andrew reportedly spent public money on massage services.
Claims of Misuse of Taxpayer Funds by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Former civil servants who worked alongside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the early 2000s allege that he charged taxpayers for massage services during his time as Britain’s trade envoy. One anonymous civil servant mentioned, “I thought it was wrong… even though I said I wouldn’t pay, I ended […]
Syria substitutes a third of its money within weeks after launching a new currency.
Syria’s Currency Reform Progress Syria’s central bank has updated over a third of its physical cash supply with newly printed banknotes, as noted by Governor Abdulkader Husri in a recent exclusive interview. This change represents a significant step toward regaining financial oversight after years marred by conflict and a sharp devaluation of the currency. In […]
Money for history? Why Evanston’s reparations program falls short
Evanston’s Reparations Program: A Mixed Bag Evanston, Illinois, made a significant step in 2021 by implementing the first race-based reparations plan in the U.S., aimed at addressing historical housing discrimination against Black residents. Since its inception, the program has provided around 40 payments each year. Last year, the city issued 45 payments, but this year, […]
Minnesota fights against ‘ghost students’ draining tax money from financial aid programs
A situation involving “ghost students” is escalating into a significant scholarship fraud crisis within the Minnesota State University system and beyond. These so-called ghost students are accused of using stolen personal data to register for classes online and seek taxpayer-funded financial assistance. In a recent report, the Minnesota system, which comprises 33 colleges and universities, […]
DSA candidates criticize billionaires while continuing to accept money from the wealthy.
It’s interesting, or maybe even a bit ironic, to see left-leaning candidates linked to the Democratic Socialist Party of America (DSA) pulling in significant donations from billionaires. This seems quite at odds with their campaign narratives that criticize the wealthy elite. An email sent out by DSA-LA asked Angelenos to back candidates who “fight ICE, […]
Government tax money supports health care plans in ways you might not be aware of.
Understanding Health Insurance Subsidies Subsidies—whether people see them positively or negatively—have been a hot topic since the Affordable Care Act was signed. Lately, many enrollees have turned their attention to this aspect of healthcare. While lawmakers are still debating the future of healthcare affordability, it’s easy to think that the subsidies tied to the ACA […]
Kentucky licensing scandal: 5 accused of unlawfully granting licenses to immigrants for money
Louisville Residents Indicted for Illegal Driver’s License Scheme A federal grand jury has indicted multiple individuals from Louisville, Kentucky, on February 4, for allegedly participating in the unlawful sale of driver’s licenses to immigrants. Melissa Moorman, who used to work as a clerk at the Near Center licensing branch, notified her supervisor and the Kentucky […]