Politics/Government

Treasury Chief Warns 5–10% of U.S. Budget Lost to Fraud as Claims of Billions in Waste Prompt Military-Spending Debate🔥73

1/12/2026•Politics > Government

• •Losses amount to hundreds of billions of dollars each year.
• •Data from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) supports the estimate.
• •GAO found fraud losses between \$233B and \$521B annually from 2018–2022.
• •Improper payments since 2003 have totaled about \$2.8 trillion.

Trump Warns of “Trillions” in Fallout if SCOTUS Rules Tariffs Illegal, Calls for Economic Chaos Ahead of Ruling🔥64

1/12/2026•Politics > Government

• •He warns such a decision would create “a complete mess” for the country’s finances and trade policy.
• •The case centers on whether his administration’s tariff actions were legally authorized.
• •A ruling could force the government to refund duties collected from importers over several years.
• •Businesses that paid the tariffs are closely watching, given the potential scale of repayments.

France Faces Budget Gridlock as Deficit Stays Above 5% and Political Divisions Deepen Ahead of 2026 Elections🔥62

1/10/2026•Politics > Government

• •Political divisions block fiscal reform and delay key votes.
• •The previous prime minister was ousted in September 2025 over budget disputes.
• •The new government extended the 2025 budget temporarily.
• •Original deficit target: reduce from 5.4% in 2025 to 4.7% in 2026.

Protests Persist in Iran as Government Intensifies Crackdown Despite Threats🔥80

1/9/2026•Politics > Government

• •Demonstrations driven by economic hardship, inflation, and job shortages.
• •Protesters also call for greater personal and political freedoms.
• •The unrest has persisted in several major cities and provinces.
• •Government threats and arrests have not halted public gatherings.

Trump signals bold bid for Greenland, vows U.S. takeover to curb rivals’ Arctic reach🔥72

1/9/2026•Politics > Government

Clinton Couple Face Fresh Contempt Face-Off as Epstein Subpoenas Rescheduled for January depositions🔥77

1/9/2026•Politics > Government

• •The issue stems from their failure to comply with subpoenas related to Jeffrey Epstein.
• •The House Oversight Committee issued new deposition dates.
• •Bill Clinton is scheduled for January 13, 2026.
• •Hillary Clinton is scheduled for January 14, 2026.

Judge Orders Temporary Halt on Blocking Federal Child Care Funds for Five States, Keeps Programs Open Amid Litigation🔥60

1/9/2026•Politics > Government

• •The decision affects five states that challenged the funding pause.
• •The ruling issues a temporary order maintaining current fund disbursements.
• •The administration sought to pause funding over concerns about fraud and misuse.
• •Officials also cited potential distribution of funds to individuals in the country illegally.

Protesters Directed to Position Theatrically Inside Minneapolis Government Center Ahead of Press Conference🔥84

1/8/2026•Politics > Government

• •The demonstration focused on opposition to immigration enforcement policies.
• •Video footage showed organizers instructing participants on where to stand.
• •Protesters held signs and bags displaying messages.
• •The group arranged for maximum visibility ahead of a scheduled press conference.

Mass Protests Sweep Mashhad as Regime Security Withdraws, Sparking Nationwide Unrest Across Iran🔥71

1/8/2026•Politics > Government

• •Demonstrations sparked by hyperinflation and economic collapse.
• •Protesters reportedly take control of key parts of Mashhad.
• •Security forces withdraw from several areas.
• •Mashhad’s unrest marks a major escalation in nationwide protests.

China condemns US seizure of Russian-flagged tanker amid US sanctions tensions, calls it a violation of international law🔥82

1/8/2026•Politics > Government

• •The vessel, renamed *Marinera* from *Bella 1*, was allegedly violating U.S. sanctions on Venezuela.
• •China condemned the action as a “serious violation of international law.”
• •Beijing reiterated its opposition to unilateral sanctions not backed by the U.N. Security Council.
• •Russian officials accused the U.S. of stoking political and military tensions.

Trump’s Donroe Doctrine: U.S. Pursues Aggressive, Unilateral ‘Backyard’ Dominance Across Latin America as Venezuela Fallout Reshapes Global Power Play🔥60

1/8/2026•Politics > Government

• •The policy echoes the historic Monroe Doctrine with a modern, aggressive tone.
• •It aims to curb foreign—especially Chinese and Russian—influence in the region.
• •Venezuela’s collapse and Nicolás Maduro’s ouster act as a key catalyst.
• •U.S. pressure and support for opposition forces credited for regime change.

Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Breach US House Staff Email Networks, Targeting Key Committees🔥64

1/7/2026•Politics > Government

• •The group, known as Salt Typhoon, is tied to China’s Ministry of State Security.
• •Breach affected committees on China, foreign affairs, intelligence, and armed services.
• •Intrusions were discovered in December during cybersecurity monitoring.
• •FBI leads the investigation into the scope and method of the attacks.

Fraud Probe Expands to Washington as Daycare Subsidy Funds and Political Donations Spark Scrutiny🔥76

1/1/2026•Politics > Government

• •Amira Child Care LLC in King County reported 7 enrolled children but received \$81,263 in subsidies for September 2025.
• •Subsidy per child for that month averaged about \$11,600.
• •Amira Child Care and related entity Ahmed Amira Abdi have received over \$1.1 million in state and federal funds since 2021.
• •Breakdown includes \$383,000 (2021–2023) and \$363,000 (2023–2025), with about \$355,000 in payments from July–November 2025.

New Mayor Takes Oath at Midnight on Historic Subway Staircase, Wearing Luxurious $630 Leather Boots as Ceremony Takes Bold Step Forward🔥55

1/1/2026•Politics > Government

• •The midnight ceremony emphasized urgency and continuity in leadership.
• •The setting, a century-old transit hub repurposed for civic events, underscored the city’s transit-forward identity.
• •The oath was administered on historic stairs with a small, intimate audience.
• •The mayor placed his hand on a centuries-old Quran, supported by his wife.

HUD Finds $5.8B in Questionable Rental Aid, 200,000 Recipients Potentially Ineligible, Including Deceased Tenants and Non-Citizens🔥71

12/30/2025•Politics > Government

• •Audit covers nearly \$50 billion in TBRA and PBRA programs
• •About 200,000 recipients deemed potentially ineligible
• •Approximately 30,000 deceased tenants identified among ineligible payments
• •Non-citizens accounted for around 4% of ineligible funds

SBA Pauses Minnesota Funding as $430 Million PPP Fraud Probe Expands, Tying to $1 Billion Pandemic-Relief Scheme🔥72

12/29/2025•Politics > Government

• •Investigation centers on approximately \$430 million in potentially fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans
• •Suspension affects more than \$5.5 million in allocations awaiting review
• •Minnesota identified over 13,600 suspicious PPP loans linked to a broader \$1 billion relief scheme
• •Authorities allege a network received at least \$3 million in improper loans

Public Official Under Scrutiny as Wealth Surges 3,500% Amid Minnesota Aid Fraud Scandal and Spouse‑Run Ventures🔥74

12/29/2025•Politics > Government

• •Net worth reportedly surged by about 3,500% in one year, reaching around \$30 million
• •Growth largely attributed to spouse-owned businesses, including a venture capital firm and a winery
• •Venture capital firm recently removed officer details from its public profile
• •Investigation coincides with a large-scale nutrition program fraud case in the state