Tag: tax payers
Trump’s infrastructure plan not possible without major tax increases
Trump is supposed to reveal his funding proposal to Democrats at Wednesday meeting.
By exploiting and mismanaging public pensions, Wall Street has cost taxpayers...
"Most people (including policymakers) still have no idea that skimming fees off public employees' retirement savings has become one of the largest sources of profits for Wall Street moguls."
State Treasurer Resigns and Pleads Guilty to Attempted Extortion
Pennsylvania State Treasurer Robert McCord, who pled guilty to two counts of attempted extortion on Tuesday, could face up to 40 years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. Did his behavior lead to the "erosion of the public's trust?"
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
Supreme urgency tests Trump’s claim to immunity amid election countdown
Legal experts and democracy advocates push for a swift Supreme Court decision on Trump’s immunity claims, highlighting potential consequences for presidential accountability.