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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Ro Khanna's family trusts traded $165 million in 2025 while he campaigned to tax the rich

Rep. Ro Khanna's newly filed financial disclosure reveals his family's trusts executed more than 5,400 trades last year, a staggering volume for a congressman who lectures Americans about wealth inequality and wants to tax billionaires. Khanna, a California Democrat who represents what has been described as the country's wealthiest congressional district, filed his 2025 financial […] The post Ro Khanna's family trusts traded $165 million in 2025 while he campaigned to tax the rich appeared first on American Almanac .

Rep. Ro Khanna's newly filed financial disclosure reveals his family's trusts executed more than 5,400 trades last year, a staggering volume for a congressman who lectures Americans about wealth inequality and wants to tax billionaires. Khanna, a California Democrat who represents what has been described as the country's wealthiest congressional district, filed his 2025 financial disclosure late last week. The document, first reported by the Washington Free Beacon , shows that trusts benefiting his wife, Ritu Ahuja Khanna, and their two children made 5,402 trades across 244 of the 251 active trading days in 2025. Total trading volume reached as high as $165.4 million, with securities sales, stocks, options, ETFs, and hedge fund positions,…Open

What is the relationship between Monte Ahuja and the Khanna family?
Monte Ahuja is Ro Khanna's father-in-law and made his fortune in auto parts in Ohio.
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What was Ritu Ahuja Khanna's legal action regarding a vehicle purchase?
In October 2024, Ritu Ahuja Khanna purchased a $190,000 luxury Range Rover SUV and subsequently filed a federal lawsuit against Jaguar Land Rover of North America alleging the vehicle was a lemon, settling for an undisclosed sum in October.
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How much did Ro Khanna earn in dividends and business distributions in 2025?
In 2025, Ro Khanna earned up to $10.8 million in dividends and business distributions, which is more than 62 times his government salary of $174,000.
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What was the reported net worth range for Ro Khanna when he first entered Congress in 2017?
When he first entered Congress in 2017, his reported net worth ranged between $29 million and $78 million.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Texas cop throws punches at dive-bombing bird in precinct parking lot

A Southside Place, Texas, police officer found himself in an unlikely standoff when a bird repeatedly dive-bombed him in his own precinct parking lot, and surveillance footage of the whole thing went viral. The officer had walked out to his silver truck on August 5 when the bird swooped in. Footage shared by the Southside […] The post Texas cop throws punches at dive-bombing bird in precinct parking lot appeared first on American Almanac .

A Southside Place, Texas, police officer found himself in an unlikely standoff when a bird repeatedly dive-bombed him in his own precinct parking lot, and surveillance footage of the whole thing went viral. The officer had walked out to his silver truck on August 5 when the bird swooped in. Footage shared by the Southside Place Police Department on Facebook shows the officer standing stiff, eyes locked on the bird as it circled. Then the bird nosedived straight at him. He bent at the waist to dodge. The bird swept across the parking lot, banked, and came right back. The officer raised his right fist and threw a punch at the air as the bird buzzed past. It missed. The bird missed too, and looped around for another pass. On the second…Open

What advice did Robyn Bailey from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology give regarding bird swooping?
Bailey explained that in most cases, the swooping is a "bluff" and the bird will not make contact, so it is important not to panic. She noted that birds are expressing discomfort and it is best to respect that by not lingering in the area.
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How did the Southside Place Police Department react to the surveillance footage on Facebook?
The department shared the video with a humorous caption stating, "Some days an officer won't know what they will encounter during their tour of duty."
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What information is known regarding the identity of the bird and the officer?
The species of the bird remains unknown, and the Southside Place Police Department has not publicly identified the officer involved.
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What was the officer doing when the bird first swooped at him?
The officer was walking out to his silver truck when the bird swooped in.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Kathy Griffin publicly calls out Rosie O'Donnell over 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' guest snub

Comedian Kathy Griffin says her "feelings are really hurt" after longtime friend Rosie O'Donnell failed to invite her on during O'Donnell's guest-hosting week on "Jimmy Kimmel Live", and she aired the grievance on Instagram instead of picking up the phone. Griffin posted an Instagram Reel on Wednesday laying out her complaint in detail, telling followers […] The post Kathy Griffin publicly calls out Rosie O'Donnell over 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' guest snub appeared first on American Almanac .

Comedian Kathy Griffin says her "feelings are really hurt" after longtime friend Rosie O'Donnell failed to invite her on during O'Donnell's guest-hosting week on "Jimmy Kimmel Live", and she aired the grievance on Instagram instead of picking up the phone. Griffin posted an Instagram Reel on Wednesday laying out her complaint in detail, telling followers she felt snubbed by a woman she has called a friend for decades. O'Donnell fired back in the comments, telling Griffin she "shoulda called me honey" and insisting she had no say over the guest list. The public back-and-forth drew sharp reactions from fans, many of whom told Griffin the dispute belonged in a private text message, not on social media during what was supposed to be…Open

How did Kathy Griffin attempt to frame the dispute between herself and Rosie O'Donnell?
On her "Talk Your Head Off" podcast, Griffin attempted to soften the situation by comparing her relationship with O'Donnell to a sibling bond, stating, "We're like sisters, and everybody knows sisters fight... And we're not even fighting."
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What was the reaction from fans regarding Kathy Griffin's decision to air her grievance on social media?
Fans reacted sharply to the dispute, with many commenters suggesting that the issue should have been handled privately via a text message or email rather than on social media. Some followers criticized Griffin for bringing the matter to the internet during O'Donnell's time in the spotlight, calling the move "tacky" or "pick me behavior."
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Why did comedian Kathy Griffin publicly express hurt feelings regarding Rosie O'Donnell?
Kathy Griffin stated her "feelings are really hurt" because her longtime friend, Rosie O'Donnell, failed to invite her as a guest during O'Donnell's guest-hosting week on "Jimmy Kimmel Live". Griffin had reportedly mentioned her desire to appear as a guest to O'Donnell during a recent flight to Los Angeles.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Kelly Ripa records podcast from bed weeks after gum graft surgery

Kelly Ripa gave fans a lighthearted update from her recovery bed this week, posting a video with her podcast producers while she remains off the air following gum graft surgery last month. The 55-year-old talk show host appeared on the official Instagram page of her Let's Talk Off Camera podcast on Wednesday, lying in bed […] The post Kelly Ripa records podcast from bed weeks after gum graft surgery appeared first on American Almanac .

Kelly Ripa gave fans a lighthearted update from her recovery bed this week, posting a video with her podcast producers while she remains off the air following gum graft surgery last month. The 55-year-old talk show host appeared on the official Instagram page of her Let's Talk Off Camera podcast on Wednesday, lying in bed alongside producers Jan Schillay and Albert Bianchini, microphones in hand. The clip, which was sponsored content for mattress brand Sleep Number, showed all three appearing to doze off at one point, a scene the caption played up. The video marked Ripa's most visible public appearance since her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos, revealed on the July 27 episode of Live that she had undergone gum graft surgery and would…Open

What mattress brand sponsored the Instagram clip featuring Kelly Ripa and her producers in bed?
The content was sponsored by the mattress brand Sleep Number.
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For how long was Kelly Ripa expected to be out after the surgery according to Mark Consuelos?
Mark Consuelos stated that she would be out for the rest of the month following the procedure.
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According to Ripa, what habit contributed to the gum recession that made her surgery necessary?
Ripa has stated that overbrushing her teeth contributed to the gum recession.
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Who are the podcast producers that appeared in the video with Kelly Ripa while she was recording from her bed?
Kelly Ripa was seen in the video alongside producers Jan Schillay and Albert Bianchini.
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THEFEDERALIST (Shawn Fleetwood) - Leftists Wage Barfare Against DHS Attorney For Criticizing Rogue Judges

'Notice the resources the Left is putting into silencing me. Why? Judicial activism is their golden goose, and they’re afraid if I keep talking about it then it will stop,' wrote DHS General Counsel James Percival.

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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - DEA joins probe into Hayden Panettiere's death: Report

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The Drug Enforcement Agency has reportedly joined the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panetierre. Audio from a 911 dispatch references an "overdose,” but the cause of death has not yet been determined. Derek Maltz, former acting DEA administrator, tells “NewsNation Live” the DEA would work closely with state and local law authorities and provide its expertise to help investigators determine what happened. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes." Weekdays starting at 9a/8C.#NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

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NEWSNATIONNOW (Teddy Grant) - Meghan and Prince Harry may list their California home amid UK move: Report

The mortgage and tax costs for the mansion are reportedly over $600,000 a year.

What are the reported annual mortgage and tax costs for Meghan and Prince Harry's mansion in California?
The mortgage and tax costs for the mansion are reportedly over $600,000 a year.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Teddy Grant) - Hayden Panettiere’s team considered ‘intervention’ before death: Director

Hayden Panettiere died at an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina.

Where did Hayden Panettiere die?
Hayden Panettiere died at an apartment complex located in Greenville, South Carolina.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - White House legislative director Braid leaving administration, JD Vance says

Vance said that Braid played a critical role in all the Trump administration's achievements in Congress, including cutting taxes, advancing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and defeating "two Democratic shutdowns."

Who is leaving his position as White House legislative director according to JD Vance?
Braid is leaving the administration, according to statements made by JD Vance.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Drug Enforcement Administration joining investigation in Hayden Panettiere's death: report

The Greenville City Police Department is the lead investigating agency trying to determine what caused her unexpected death on Sunday, but the DEA is also assisting, sources say.

When did the unexpected death of Hayden Panettiere occur?
Hayden Panettiere died on a Sunday.
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Which law enforcement agency is the lead investigating agency in the death of Hayden Panettiere?
The Greenville City Police Department is the lead agency responsible for investigating the circumstances surrounding Hayden Panettiere's death.
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