'Now it's just out of control, I've never seen a state house race in Kansas with $150,000 dropped into it, but basically anyone that they thought they would be able to sway their vote got a lot of money.'
AI:Online sports gambling corporations are flooding state-level political races with massive amounts of dark money to influence election outcomes. In Kansas, the influx of cash has become unprecedented, with individual house races seeing hundreds of thousands of dollars poured in to sway key votes. This aggressive spending spree by gambling interests demonstrates a coordinated effort to buy legislative influence and shape state policy through targeted campaign contributions.Open
If Netanyahu is ousted in October’s balloting, don’t expect peace to break out, but the worst violence might be reined in.
AI:Israeli settlers in the West Bank are reportedly operating without restraint, leading to increased volatility and violence against Palestinian populations as Israeli military presence fails to provide consistent security or intervention. While some analysts suggest that the potential ousting of Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections might curb the most extreme escalations, there is little evidence to suggest that such a political shift would lead to actual peace in the region.Open
Randall Lane, the magazine’s chief content officer, received the money from the founder of Shook Research, which has worked with Forbes on content about wealth advisers.
AI:Forbes has fired its chief content officer, Randall Lane, following the discovery that he accepted a secret $6 million payment from the founder of Shook Research, a firm that provides content regarding wealth advisors for the magazine.Open
The charges are part of a broader case against the Alabama-based civil rights organization.
AI:Heidi Beirich, the former finance chief of the Southern Poverty Law Center, has been hit with federal fraud charges as part of an expanding criminal investigation into the Alabama-based organization. This arrest marks a significant development in a series of legal setbacks for the SPLC, signaling that the first domino is falling for the group following allegations involving misappropriated donor funds and improper payments to extremists.Open
Newly declassified documents reveal a secret operation by the Intelligence Community to neutralize the politically devastating Biden family corruption scandal during the 2020 election. The […] Source
AI:Newly declassified documents have exposed a secret operation conducted by the FBI and the intelligence community designed to neutralize evidence regarding Biden family corruption during the 2020 election cycle. These revelations indicate an organized effort to discredit investigations into the former president's family, highlighting a systemic use of federal agencies to protect political interests and suppress information that could have impacted the election outcome.Open
President Trump's White House construction plans have ballooned once again. New contracts reviewed by The Washington Post show upgrades beyond the ballroom- including a helipad and a new screening center. The total price tag is at least $927 million; and taxpayers are expected to cover the majority of it.
AI:The Trump administration's White House renovation project has seen costs swell to at least $927 million as new contracts expand the scope beyond the controversial ballroom to include a helipad and a new screening center. These massive upgrades are expected to be funded primarily by taxpayers, continuing a trend of escalating expenditures for high-profile construction projects within the executive residence.Open
The latest inflation report finds prices are rising higher while wage growth is not keeping up. Director of Economic Policy at Veda Partners Henrietta Treyz and University of Michigan Professor of Economics Justin Wolfer join Katy Tur to provide their expertise.
AI:Despite claims from the administration regarding inflation trends, recent data confirms that prices continue to climb while wage growth fails to keep pace with the rising cost of living. Economists indicate that Americans are finding little to no relief as purchasing power diminishes, a situation exacerbated by skyrocketing costs in essential sectors and a retail environment struggling under the weight of economic instability. As families face an affordability squeeze that delays milestones like homeownership and forces impossible choices between mortgage payments and basic necessities, the disconnect between official economic indicators and the lived reality of citizens continues to widen.Open
President Trump was transported out of Air Force One via a catering truck and onto a military plane amid an Iranian threat. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was the only cabinet official with Trump, according to a U.S. official granted anonymity to share details of the clandestine mission. MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker, retired U.S. Army Lt. General Mark Hertling and former Chief of Staff for VP Pence Marc Short join Katy Tur to discuss.
AI:President Trump utilized a highly secretive transport maneuver to evade an Iranian threat, opting to swap Air Force One for a military aircraft via a catering truck. During this clandestine operation, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was the sole cabinet official accompanying the President, while other high-ranking members like Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent were left on decoy planes to serve as potential targets. The mission has sparked significant debate regarding security protocols and the use of staff as decoys amidst rising tensions with Iran.Open
State of the Union: Leavitt is leaving to spend more time with her family, she said. The post Karoline Leavitt Resigns as Press Secretary appeared first on The American Conservative .
Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, will step down at the end of August to spend more time with her family, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. “Serving as the White House Press Secretary over the past year and a half has been the honor and adventure of a lifetime,” Leavitt wrote on X. “Since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required of the White House Press Secretary — and that is why I have ultimately made the bittersweet decision to depart the White House and embark on a new chapter in my life.” Trump called Leavitt one of his “most…Open
AI:White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced her decision to step down from her role at the end of August to focus on raising her two young children. President Trump, who described Leavitt as one of his most trusted aides, confirmed the news and noted that she will continue to serve as a top outside adviser and an influential Republican voice leading into the November midterm elections. Leavitt's tenure included serving as a press secretary during Trump's first term and acting as national press secretary for his successful 2024 campaign before transitioning to her current position in the White House. While a successor has not yet been named, Leavitt expressed that her departure is driven by a desire to be more present for her…Open
In Turkey, Trump said the change in plane had nothing to do with security concerns, though he also reiterated that he's "number one on the kill list for Iran.”
AI:President Trump utilized an elaborate and covert operation to exit Turkey following threats from Iran, including a last-minute swap of his aircraft. While the President has publicly dismissed claims that security concerns prompted the sudden change in travel plans, he simultaneously acknowledged being "number one on the kill list for Iran." This incident marks the latest escalation in tensions with the Iranian regime, which has vowed to prolong military conflict until Trump's term ends.Open
