Heidi Beirich is accused of wire fraud related to payments from a hate group.
Former SPLC Employee Charged with Multiple Crimes Heidi Beirich, a former employee of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), is facing serious charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to submit false statements to a federally insured bank, and conspiracy to conceal money laundering. This news comes after a period when she was widely […]
Treasury Department Halts Close to $100 Million in Payments to Deceased Individuals
U.S. Treasury Suspects Fraud, Blocks Payments to Deceased Individuals Last year, the U.S. Treasury halted around $100 million in federal payments to individuals who had passed away. This move followed the introduction of a payment verification system across government agencies. The Treasury’s fiscal bureau examined 885 million payments, totaling roughly $2.7 trillion, uncovering instances where […]
Treasury halts $99M in incorrect payments issued to deceased individuals
JD Vance on Cheating Concerns Vice President J.D. Vance is emphasizing the need to combat widespread fraud to safeguard taxpayer dollars and ensure vital programs, such as Social Security, serve those who really need them. On Tuesday morning, the Treasury announced new measures aimed at preventing improper government payments for deceased individuals, thereby reducing waste […]
City data reveals that over $2.6 billion was spent on welfare cash payments in NYC last year.
Welfare Spending in New York City Surges Recently, New York City has distributed welfare checks to around 865,000 individuals over the past year. This has led to a record level of public assistance spending, surpassing $2.6 billion, according to reports. Data from the city’s Department of Social Services shows that assistance was provided to 864,999 […]
City Provided $2.6B in Welfare Payments to 864K Residents by 2025
New York City’s Welfare Payments Set to Reach $2.6 Billion In 2025, New York City residents will receive more than $2.6 billion in welfare payments, impacting nearly 865,000 individuals. This surge in funding comes at a time when many are departing the state, frustrated by high taxes and a mayor perceived as pursuing a “tax […]
Welfare payments in New York reach $2.6 billion, the highest in 30 years in 2025
New York City Welfare Assistance Exceeds $2.6 Billion in 2025 In 2025, New York City provided over $2.6 billion in cash assistance to its residents, a significant rise highlighted by a review of city records. This amount represents a notable 71% increase from the $1.57 billion allocated in 2022. Interestingly, the city recorded 864,999 donations, […]
Billionaire owner consistently missed payments to Catherine Herridge and suppliers, according to a report.
The Los Angeles Times has reportedly been late in paying contractors and distributors for several months and even let go of a prominent employee as billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong pushes to take the 144-year-old newspaper public. One individual affected by these payment delays is investigative journalist Catherine Herridge. She faced challenges for months in receiving […]
Car payments hit record levels as affordability issues continue in the US
Record High Car Payments Continue Amid Affordability Challenges The average monthly payment for new cars has reached an unprecedented level in the first quarter, as many American households grapple with rising costs. According to LendingTree’s Q1 2026 report, citing Experian data, the average monthly payment climbed 2.9% from the previous year, hitting $770. New car […]
SSI recipients get two direct deposit payments in July 2026
Changes in Supplemental Security Income Payments Some recipients of Social Security will actually get two checks this July, thanks to a quirk in the calendar affecting the payment schedule. Usually, the Social Security Administration (SSA) processes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments on the first day of each month. Unlike standard Social Security retirement benefits, SSI […]
Average car payments hit a record high of $770 in early 2026.
Jason Katz, a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at UBS, is set to appear on Varney & Company, sharing his market predictions for the latter half of this year. In the first quarter, the average payment for a new car surged to an unprecedented level, as many American households struggle with affordability. According to […]