Trump says Super Pac will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked outcry President’s U-turn comes after Democrats and Republicans condemned use of tax dollars for pro-Trump ads The Guardian - US · Oct 6
Democrats Plan Trump Family Business Probes If They Win Congress Democrats are considering congressional investigations into Trump family business dealings if they win control of the House or Senate, but no targets or wrongdoing have been established. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
Texas Republican called for public execution of Democratic leaders – report Bo French, who is running to lead a state agency, has in the past posted controversial and racist statements online The Guardian - US · Sep 28
Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms Democrats are preparing to investigate Trump family business deals, corporate donors and companies tied to the administration if they win control of either chamber of Congress in the midterms. Control of the House or Senate would give them subpoena power, potentially opening probes into crypto ventures, defence-linked investments, political donations… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Kash Patel says FBI won’t automatically reject some applicants over prostitution, bestiality. Here’s the catch FBI Director Kash Patel defended a controversial policy shift that allows victims of prostitution and bestiality to apply for positions, facing backlash from Democrats at a Senate hearing. Tensions flared as Patel addressed concerns over agent dismissals and election day strategies. He reaffirmed that the reforms were designed to prevent… The Economic Times · Sep 16
FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution FBI Director Kash Patel is defending the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality, saying the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to apply for employment without fear of automatic disqualification The Independent UK · Sep 15
California's new 'Adam's Law' on chatbots shows OpenAI's strategy shift on state AI regulations OpenAI's tactics in California hint at how the company plans to try to shape a raft of future state-level laws in the face of a growing public backlash against AI technology. Fortune · Sep 14
Rep. Chuck Edwards censured by House after harassment probe House members on Tuesday censured Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment of two former staffers, even as he insisted that poetry he wrote and gifts he gave were not intended to be romantic. They voted overwhelmingly, 413-2, to censure Edwards and adopt a report from the Ethics Committee detailing “persistent… Roll Call · Sep 1
In 2024, a developer paid $4 million for 83 acres outside Yosemite; two years later the US is considering a land swap for a private access road through the park A Nevada-based developer that bought 83 acres outside Yosemite for $4 million in 2024 is seeking a land exchange with the US government. The proposal could give the private property a direct road through a quarter-mile strip of Yosemite National Park. The same access plan was rejected in earlier legal… The Times of India · Aug 31
IndyCar driver Graham Rahal spars with politicians over Freedom 250 criticism Rahal hit out at Senator Adam Schiff and Congressman Mark Pocan over comments they made following the IndyCar race in Washington D.C. Motorsport · Aug 25
Patty Murray Rips Truth Social Play: ‘There Is No Get-Rich-Quick Scheme Trump Won’t Try’ Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) accused President Donald Trump of turning his Truth Social posts into a "get-rich-quick scheme" by selling early access to his content. Benzinga · Aug 19
Disney Takes Trump’s FCC to Court Over ABC Probe as Mouse House Alleges ‘Extraordinary Assault’ on Free Speech — Adam Schiff Warns of First Amendment Harm The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging a retaliatory campaign against its ABC television stations that infringes on its First Amendment rights. Benzinga · Aug 19
AG Blanche Still Won't Rule Out ICE at the Polls During Election Day — Why This Matters to Latino Voters Attorney General Todd Blanche still won't rule out ICE at polling places. A court fight and new DHS letters show why Latino voters remain uneasy. Latin Times · Aug 17
Hackers launch defense network for public water systems after attacks on US infrastructure Cybersecurity experts unveil national security program that ‘only the hacker community’ could come up with after latest attacks The Independent UK · Aug 11
Benzinga · Aug 11 Peter Schiff Slams Trump’s $100K Truth Social Early-Access Deal Despite Voting for Him: '… Makes My Criticism More Credible' On Monday, economist Peter Schiff criticized President Donald Trump’s Truth Social early-access service, arguing that selling faster access to potentially market-moving presidential posts is hardly standard practice.
Benzinga · Aug 9 Chuck Schumer Blasts Senate GOP After Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General, Warns of ‘Pervasive Corruption’ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized Senate Republicans after they confirmed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, as U.S. attorney general.
Benzinga · Aug 6 Adam Schiff Warns Trump Research Cuts Put US Innovation Edge at Risk: 'We Cannot Let These Harmful Policies…' Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) warned that reductions in federal research funding under the Trump administration could weaken America’s position as a global innovation leader and allow rivals to gain ground in critical technologies such as artificial intelligence.
The Economic Times · Aug 4 Can Wall Street pay to get Donald Trump's posts first? Here's why it matters Trump Media's new Truth API service offers ultra-fast access to influential posts. This subscription targets Wall Street firms for rapid trading decisions. Critics question the ethics and fairness of this expedited information delivery. Senators have urged the SEC to examine potential securities law violations. The service raises concerns about conflicts…
Benzinga · Aug 4 Chuck Schumer Calls Trump 'The Most Corrupt President' Over Truth Social's $100,000-a-Month Early-Access Feed: 'If This Were the CEO Of...' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump over claims that trading firms are paying for early access to his Truth Social posts, arguing that similar conduct by a private company executive could trigger serious legal consequences.
Benzinga · Aug 1 Adam Schiff Accuses Trump of Being 'Laser Focused' on Enriching His Family Through $8.9 Billion in Mineral Deals— Says He's 'Pressing for Answers' With Elizabeth Warren On Friday, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) accused President Donald Trump of using his office to expand his family’s wealth as Democratic lawmakers sought records related to billions of dollars in federal support for critical-mineral companies with ties to the Trump or Lutnick families.
Benzinga · Jul 31 Robert Reich Says Americans Are 'Getting Charged Twice' as Trump's Iran War Raises Gas Prices, Boosts Big Oil Profits Economist Robert Reich says the ongoing Iran war, which has induced sharp hikes in gas prices across the U.S., has handed a boost to the oil industry’s profits, slamming President Donald Trump‘s pro-oil stance.
Benzinga · Jul 31 Ross Gerber Calls Higher Oil Prices a 'Tax' on Non-EV Consumers, Says Trump Is 'Too Scared' to Escalate Iran War Investor Ross Gerber on Thursday said that heightened oil prices amid the ongoing war with Iran have negatively impacted consumers with more costs as he casts doubt on President Donald Trump‘s willingness to escalate the situation.
Benzinga · Jul 30 Adam Schiff Hits Sable Offshore Over Oil Spill Risk, Then Blasts Trump's Washington Airport Makeover as Gas Prices Climb: 'Cost Is No Object...' Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) accused Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:SOC) of risking causing another oil spill following the 2015 oil spill that led to the California pipeline’s shutdown and caused significant damage to the ecosystem.
The Guardian - US · Jul 28 Jon Stewart on Trump’s comedy routine: ‘Normally I’d say don’t quit your day job but in this case …’ Late-night hosts raked over the president’s much-ridiculed performance at the White House correspondents’ dinner
Benzinga · Jul 28 Trump Touts 'Thousand-Year' Gasoline Supply, Says China Lacks It, as Adam Schiff Questions $13 Billion Venezuelan Oil Claim As the U.S. and Iran pause hostilities after weeks of continuous strikes, oil prices in the global markets fell sharply. However, gas prices could remain elevated at the pump despite the decline in crude oil prices.