Major Democrat donor tied to Biden indicted for allegedly embezzling millions from suffering clients
Post Content A high-profile former lawyer who donated big money to Democrats and hosted a fundraiser for President Biden was indicted by federal grand juries on Wednesday in two states for allegedly embezzling more than $18 million from legal clients. The Justice Department announced that Tom Girardi, 83, was charged in Los Angeles with five […]
Rep. George Santos investigated by FBI over alleged dog charity scam: report
Post Content The FBI is investigating allegations that Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., used a fake animal charity to raise $3,000 for a disabled veteran’s cancer-stricken dog and kept the money for himself, according to a Wednesday report. The former service member, Richard Osthoff, told POLITICO that two FBI agents contacted him on behalf of the […]
Biden Goes After Fees Levied for Flights, Hotels and Tickets
President Joe Biden took swipes at airlines and hotels Wednesday as he called on Congress to limit certain extra charges they impose on consumers.”These unfair fees add up,” he said, speaking just before a meeting of the White House Competition Committee.Biden said Congress…
California District Accused of ‘Segregation’ in Teacher Program
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education and Pajaro Valley Unified School District are alleged to have hosted a racially segregated teacher program, the Washington Examiner reported.
12 NJ mayors raise alarm on offshore wind after ‘unprecedented’ number of whale deaths
Post Content A dozen New Jersey mayors penned a letter to federal and state officials this week, urging them to implement an immediate moratorium on offshore wind development following the latest in a string of whale deaths. The mayors requested that offshore wind development is paused until a “thorough investigation” is conducted by federal and […]
Mourners Call for End to Police Violence at Tyre Nichols Funeral
The relatives of Black people killed by police in cities across the United States came to Tyre Nichols’ funeral in a Memphis church on Wednesday to offer comfort to the family of the Black 29-year-old, who was fatally beaten by officers last month.
Ending COVID-19 Emergency Raises Questions About Biden Power Grabs
The Biden administration’s announcement it will end the COVID-19 public health emergency May 11 raises many questions about its other policies amid Republican criticism the president has used the pandemic to extend his authority.
Trump: I’d End Ukraine War in 24 Hours If President
Former President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that if he were president, he would negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine “within 24 hours.”
Judiciary Committee Set to Tell ‘Human Story’ of Border Crisis
The House Judiciary Committee will tell the “human story” of the southern border crisis on Wednesday at its first immigration hearing, kicking off what is expected to be a series of hearings scrutinizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
High-ranking Dem turns on Biden after admin gives major oil project green light
Post Content The top Democratic member of the House Natural Resources Committee sharply criticized the Biden administration Wednesday for pushing ahead with a massive drilling project in Alaska. Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., said the plan issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) ran in opposition to President Biden’s own climate agenda and goals. According […]
