Many IRS Workers Examined the Private Records of Celebrities and Other Prominent Taxpayers, According to IG Report
Investigation Reveals Unauthorized Access by IRS Employees An internal investigation has found that some employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) improperly accessed the tax records of notable public figures. According to a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), 86 instances of “suspicious access” were detected, involving the records of 30 […]
Newsom approves a 25% tax on private immigrant detention facilities in California
California Imposes 25% Tax on Private Detention Centers California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a bill that imposes a 25% tax on private detention centers partnering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This move has been framed as a way to counteract President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies and the privatization of federal […]
September 2026: Private sector creates 90,000 jobs
According to a recent report from ADP, private sector companies in the U.S. added 90,000 jobs in September. This number surpasses economists’ predictions, which forecasted an addition of 70,000 jobs, and marks an increase from the previously revised 36,000 jobs created in August. ADP’s chief economist, Nela Richardson, called the report “strong,” noting a rebound […]
Two California schools make the list of the top 10 best private high schools
California High Schools Make Niche’s Top 10 In an interesting turn of events, two private high schools from California have made it into the top 10 of Niche’s annual rankings, traditionally a space occupied by East Coast prep schools. Harvard-Westlake School and Stanford Online High School secured the 7th and 10th spots, respectively, in the […]
Trump administration stops CBP policy permitting private contributions for migrants
CBP Expresses Concerns Over DHS Funding Issues Tom Homan, who served as Border Czar during the Trump Administration, has raised alarms about significant national security risks due to the lack of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amidst the ongoing partial government shutdown. While speaking with Sandra Smith and John Roberts, Homan pointed […]
Sunny Hostin shares that her children experienced racism at an all-white private school.
Sunny Hostin Discusses Racism in Predominantly White Schools “The View” co-host Sunny Hostin shared on Monday her belief that her children experienced racism while attending “predominantly White” private schools. She addressed this topic while reflecting on a recent statement by Nikole Hannah-Jones, the founder of the 1619 Project, who expressed regret over her decision to […]
Kazakhstan Changes Its Investment Approach to Draw in More Private Funding
Kazakhstan’s Investment Policy Overhaul Kazakhstan is in the process of revamping its investment strategy, aiming to attract more private and foreign capital, bolster local production and infrastructure, and redirect state aid to promote further business investments. The new Investment Policy Concept, set to guide initiatives until 2030, was implemented in December 2025, coinciding with the […]
Warning: Apple’s ‘private’ VPN-like service may expose your IP address
Apple’s Privacy Features Face Scrutiny Amid Bugs Apple has long positioned itself as a champion of user privacy and security. Former CEO Tim Cook even described privacy as a “fundamental human right.” However, recently, the company’s reputation for a secure environment has come under fire due to a surge in software bugs and ineffective security […]
Nelle Miller and William Sinclair appointed as co-CEOs of JP Morgan’s US Private Bank
J.P. Morgan Appoints New Co-CEOs for U.S. Private Bank This week, J.P. Morgan announced the appointment of Nelle Miller and William Sinclair as the new co-CEOs of its U.S. Private Bank, a division dedicated to wealth management for high-profile clients. The Private Bank is noted for being one of the largest providers of wealth management, […]
Trump’s SEC Aims to Eliminate Private Equity Pay-To-Play Regulation, Heightening Worries About Public Corruption
The Trump administration is taking steps to eliminate a regulation aimed at preventing private equity firms from engaging in corrupt practices involving public officials amid various pay-to-play controversies. Last Thursday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sought to repeal a regulation that prohibits investment advisers from receiving payment for advisory services to government clients […]