AOC Ordered to Pay More Than $2K for Violating House Guidelines at Met Gala
House Ethics Committee Rules on Ocasio-Cortez’s Met Gala Expenses The House Ethics Committee has ordered Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to pay over $2,000 after finding she violated House regulations regarding gifts and clothing related to her attendance at the 2021 Met Gala. According to a report, the committee determined that Ocasio-Cortez paid less than the […]
Ethics committee tells Ocasio-Cortez to pay more for Met Gala ‘Tax the Rich’ outfit
The House Ethics Committee has asked Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to make additional payments totaling around $3,000 related to her attendance at the 2021 Met Gala, where she famously wore a dress that said “tax the rich.” Although Ocasio-Cortez paid for the rental of her dress and accessories in 2022, a report released recently indicated […]
AOC violated House rules by attending the Met Gala with her partner Riley Roberts and was asked to pay an extra $2,700 for her ‘Tax The Rich’ dress and other items.
Ocasio-Cortez’s Met Gala Gifts Under Scrutiny Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has come under the spotlight for accepting gifts exceeding $3,700 related to her appearance at the 2021 Met Gala. This included rentals for high-end attire and accessories. The House Ethics Committee attributed this oversight to members of the “squad” from the Bronx and Queens, who failed […]
Columbia University to Pay $200M Fine in Settlement with Trump Administration
Columbia University Reaches Settlement with Trump Administration Columbia University announced an agreement with the Trump administration to address claims concerning anti-Semitism on campus. This deal is part of a larger arrangement that allows the university to regain access to federal research funding, which had been frozen. On Thursday, Columbia revealed it would pay $200 million […]
Columbia University agrees to pay over $220 million for breaching the civil rights of Jewish students in a significant victory for the Trump administration.
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has secured significant concessions from Columbia University, which has agreed to pay over $220 million, revise practices seen as discriminatory, and address civil rights violations affecting Jewish students. This settlement involves Columbia submitting to independent monitoring to verify merit-based hiring and admissions standards. It could also influence other universities, especially […]
Vermont Engineer Brings Back Pay Phones in Places with Unreliable Cell Service
Vermont Engineers Revive Payphones for Rural Communication In Vermont, some electrical engineers are leveraging their skills to bring back old payphones, ensuring that residents in areas with spotty cell service have a reliable way to make calls. Patrick Schlott noted, “I’ve noticed there’s no cell service for about 10 miles in either direction.” He believes […]
Sophie Cunningham asks the WNBA commissioner to have Cathy pay them
WNBA Players Advocate for Fair Compensation Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham recently addressed reporters, delivering a somewhat blunt message to the WNBA and Commissioner Kathy Engelbert. When asked about the length of the WNBA season, she highlighted ongoing negotiations between the league and the players’ unions, particularly regarding compensation. “We can tell Kathy to pay […]
Trump: CBS will pay $36 million to resolve ’60 Minutes’ lawsuit
Trump and CBS Reach Settlement Over Controversial Interview In a recent development, CBS and its parent company, Paramount, have agreed to pay an additional $20 million to President Donald Trump’s Presidential Library. This comes after a previous payment of $16 million as part of a settlement linked to a contentious interview involving former Vice President […]
Trump should pay attention to Nigeria’s humanitarian crisis
In Nigeria, Christians are increasingly facing severe persecution. It’s important for people of faith to stand up and respond to their suffering. A recent report detailed a devastating terrorist attack on June 13, where over 200 Christians were killed in Ewalta, Nigeria. One chilling account described a young boy, around six or seven, found with […]
Did the Steelers pay too much for T.J. Watt’s contract extension? Share your thoughts.
Pittsburgh Steelers kept busy this offseason. They acquired DK Metcalf in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks, alongside signing Jone Smith and Jalen Ramsey from the Miami Dolphins. The team also bolstered their secondary with Darius Slay and Juan Thornhill. Oh, and they brought in Aaron Rodgers. On Thursday, the Steelers finalized another notable move, […]