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Cohen slams DOJ for lack of transparency in Trump hush money case

Former President Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for a lack of transparency in the New York hush money case ahead of Monday’s hearing. Mr. Cohen, President Trump’s former fixer, appeared on MSNBC’s “The Weekend” on Saturday and said that despite his former boss filing a request and “providing […]

McLaren boss Zak Brown calls for more transparency from F1 governing body | Formula One

McLaren boss Zak Brown has expressed frustration over multiple scandals that have overshadowed the start of the F1 season. The move comes a day after F1’s governing body, the FIA, found its ethics committee cleared of “misconduct” by president Mohammad Ben Sulayem over allegations of interference. Ben Sulayem has been accused by a whistleblower of […]

Congress must put people first, bring transparency to health care

Opening and reviewing your medical bill to see the final cost of your medical expenses can be a daunting task. As a mother of two young children and in the midst of peak flu, respiratory syncytial virus, and gastroenteritis season, I am constantly worried about the cost of caring for my family. It’s scary not […]

More student loan forgiveness is on the horizon, as U.S. colleges commit to cost transparency

Students who have paid for 10 years and take out less than $12,000 are eligible for forgiveness. (iStock) The new year brings some big moves to the student loan industry. From new forgiveness to increased transparency around financial aid, students are receiving support from universities and governments alike. The Biden-Harris administration plans to forgive students […]

New N.Y. Law Mandates More Transparency in Credit Card Surcharges – The New York Times

A new law that takes effect Sunday will require New York businesses to clearly state to customers the cost of credit card purchases, including any surcharges, before checkout. The law, signed by Gov. Cathy Hochul in December, also prohibits companies from charging credit card surcharges above the amount charged by processing companies. Businesses can choose […]

Focal Forensics: Bridging the Gap Between Police Transparency and Digital Media Redaction

Digital technology has left an indelible mark on many industries, but law enforcement, one important segment of our society, is witnessing the strangest effects of such tools. The advent of body-worn cameras has changed the concept of transparency in policing, providing an unfiltered lens into encounters between police officers and the public. But this technology […]

Congress can improve school finance transparency 

With state legislatures in session across the country, lawmakers are considering bills that would give parents more control over their children's share of public school spending. historical progress last year. However, teachers unions and other groups opposed to educational choice programs may exploit public misconceptions about public school finance to argue against giving parents options […]