401(k) leader to permit investments in private markets within its retirement accounts
More individuals saving for retirement are showing interest in incorporating private market investments into their portfolios. Empower, a major player in the 401(k) sector, will start permitting investments in individual credit, stocks, and real estate for some managed accounts later this year. The company announced a partnership with seven firms, including Apollo Global Management and […]
House Republicans suggest $5 billion for vouchers for private schools
House Republicans are pushing for a scholarship program that could secure up to $5 billion annually to assist families in sending their children to private and religious schools. This is an unusual initiative aimed at utilizing public funds for private education. The proposal, part of a budget adjustment legislation released recently, aligns with Donald Trump’s […]
Arrest made after fire aimed at the private residence of the UK prime minister
On Tuesday, British police apprehended a 21-year-old suspect after a fire incident occurred at the residence of Prime Minister Kiel Starmer in London. This is according to various reports. The Metropolitan Police reported that the suspect caused damage to the door of the house the day after the early morning fire on Monday. It was […]
Trump’s private militia is now ICE. It needs to be eliminated.
On Friday, the Democratic mayor of Newark was taken into custody by an ICE agent in his hometown. His offense? He’s seeking access to and testing the legality of privately operated detention centers that he claims are violating rights. This has led to multiple city lawsuits. Three congressional Democrats accompanied Ras Baraka to the Delaney […]
NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani got married in a private ceremony in Dubai, photos reveal
He mentioned, “I’m dobai.” Democrat socialist Zohran Mamdani recently hosted an engagement and wedding in Dubai with his wife, Rama Duwaji, who isn’t often in the public eye. The couple, aged 33 and 27 respectively, celebrated their event in the United Arab Emirates on December 22, 2024, at the picturesque rooftop of Vida Creek Harbor, […]
Authorities Look into Suspected Arson at Prime Minister’s Private Residence
LONDON (AP) – British authorities are looking into a fire that occurred overnight, damaging the doors of Keir Starmer’s family residence in northern London. Since his election in July, Starmer has been living with his family at the Prime Minister’s official residence on Downing Street. London firefighters reported that they received a call about a […]
Abby Phillip pokes fun at Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for using private jets.
Bernie Sanders Faces Criticism Over Private Jet Travel This past Saturday, CNN hosts reported that Senator Bernie Sanders was zipping around the country on a private jet as part of his “Fighting Olgarky” tour. He was accompanied by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who’s been known to draw large crowds at these events. However, both have come […]
Rep. August Pfluger: Public Funds, Private Fortresses: Reestablishing Responsibility for Higher Education
What started as a well-meaning effort has morphed into a system that has been exploited by prestigious universities over the years. Back in the 1940s, private institutions began tapping into federal funds to facilitate wartime research. The GI Bill, enacted in 1944, broadened aid for returning soldiers, helping them with college, home purchases, and job […]
New York private special education school iBrain faces $800K in legal fees due to claims of sexual harassment and health violations.
Private special education institutions on the Upper East Side face allegations of avoiding a bill totaling $800,000 meant for protecting against sexual harassment claims and health violations. This has sparked a new lawsuit. The founders point fingers at the city’s Department of Education, claiming their financial troubles stem from the $6 million owed to them […]
Bernie Sanders stands by his decision to fly on private jets.
It’s quite something! Senator Bernie Sanders, known for his socialist views, stood firm against criticism for using private jets to travel around the country during his campaign focused on the wealthy. Sanders (D-Vt.) faced backlash after flying privately on his recent “Oligarchy” tour with New York State Senator Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, despite the ridicule it drew. […]