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Hegseth’s Wife Was Paid by Consulting Firm Whose Clients Include Lockheed Martin
Pete Hegseth is already being eyed for impeachment by the new Democratic majority in Congress.
Corruption — Especially Trump’s — Was a Top Concern for Midterm Voters
In one poll, 69 percent of voters said Trump’s private business interests influence his decisions as president.
Pentagon Sued Over Hegseth’s New “Future of Warfare” Committee Led by Musk
The lawsuit comes as Democrats are eyeing impeachment for Pete Hegseth.
Federal Agencies Use Internal List to Send Pro-Trump Email Blast Before Election
Experts said the emails likely violate federal law barring use of an official office for election activities.
Bessent: “Waste of Our Time” to Probe ICE’s Strange $500M Prison Purchase
An investigation found ICE recently paid half a billion dollars for a Minnesota prison offered in 2025 for $75 million.
Starlink Reportedly Tried to Upsell Ukraine on New Plan After Throttling Service
Ukraine is highly dependent on Starlink connectivity as the company has a relative monopoly in the industry.
Trump Says Venezuela Gave Him 1M Barrels of Oil as “Gift” as US Seizes Revenues
The president said he is giving the oil, taken by the US as part of its seizure of Venezuela, to “you people.”
Rogers Solicits Funds to “Protect Elon” — the Biggest Political Donor in History
The Republican’s campaign made the plea to help Musk avoid congressional inquiry into his DOGE work.
Albania Protests Escalate Over Corruption, Planned Kushner/Trump Luxury Resort
Student-led anti-corruption and cost-of-living protests call for the prime minister’s resignation, among other demands.
SCOTUS Is Undermining the Rules That Have Kept US Elections Peaceful for Decades
The Roberts Court has dismantled guardrails preventing a president from turning state agencies against political rivals.