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Tlaib: Congress Shouldn’t Be Able to Trade Military Stock and “Profit Off Death”
US military contractors receive hundreds of billions of dollars from Pentagon funding each year.
AOC: Private Prisons and Politicians Will Profit From Laken Riley Act
“Look at what members of Congress are invested in private prison companies … and look at the votes on this bill.”
Thousands Rally Against Trump’s Policies Ahead of His Extravagant Inauguration
Participants in the People’s March voiced opposition to his policies on immigration, abortion, LGBTQ rights, and more.
Mother Who Lost Son in “Kids for Cash” Scheme Slams Biden’s Clemency for Judge
“It stole his youth, his childhood," said Sandy Fonzo, whose son was sentenced by former Judge Michael Conahan.
Trump Aide Accused of Seeking Bribes to Promote Potential Cabinet Picks
This comes amid broader concerns about conflicts of interest within Trump's transition team and incoming administration.
Trump Announces Elon Musk Will Lead New Department Created to Gut Regulations
Musk will head the so-called Department of Government Efficiency alongside biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy.
Will Justice Department Actually Rein In Elon Musk’s Blatant Vote-Buying Scheme?
The DOJ has warned Elon Musk’s PAC that his $1 million sweepstakes for swing state voters may violate federal law.
Eric Adams Allegedly Took Bribes to Erase the Genocide That Killed My Ancestors
The mayor’s silence on the Armenian genocide mirrors his refusal to condemn Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams Details Depths of Illegal Foreign Influence
Demands are growing for Adams to resign as a corruption scandal engulfs his administration.
Calls for NYC Mayor to Resign Grow After Prosecutors Unseal Indictment
The 57-page indictment charges Eric Adams with wire fraud, bribery and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations.