February 8, 2025

Trump: California Shouldn’t Get Disaster Money Until They Change Water Policies

During a portion of an interview aired on Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” President Donald Trump argued that California should not get any money for disaster relief until there are changes made to the state’s water policies. Host Sean Hannity asked, [relevant exchange begins around 5:30] “Will you give — obviously, Americans

Trump: States Should Handle Disasters, Feds Can Help With Money, FEMA Just Gets in the Way

During a portion of an interview aired on Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” President Donald Trump criticized the workings of FEMA and argued that the agency just gets in the way and stated that he would prefer that states handle disaster responses and then the federal government can provide financial assistance. Trump

Judge Merchan Refuses to Toss Trump ‘Hush Money’ Conviction Based on Presidential Immunity

Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool via AP Judge Juan Merchan ruled on Monday that President-elect Donald Trump’s felony conviction in his “hush money” trial should not be dismissed based on the recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The president-elect’s lawyers sought a dismissal of his May conviction in the New York business records case due to the

Report: Doug Emhoff Paid $80k ‘Hush Money’; Was Never Prosecuted

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff reportedly paid $80,000 in “hush money” to his former nanny as part of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) but was not prosecuted, unlike Trump. Former President Donald Trump was prosecuted in New York and convicted on 34 counts for failing to list NDA payments to porn star Stormy Daniels (a.k.a. Stephanie Clifford)

Amazon employees irate after CEO announces mandatory return-to-office policy: ‘Take my money and leave?’

Amazon is forcing its corporate employees to return to the office five days a week – and they’re not happy about it. Staffers took to Slack to air their grievances after CEO Andy Jassy – who took the helm in 2021 – said in a note on Monday that employees have to return to full […]

China Pours Money into Africa as Domestic Economy Sputters

Beijing’s three-day Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) concluded on Friday with more pledges of funding for Africa, even though China’s sputtering economy may be hard-pressed to meet those commitments. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) counted $5src.6 billion in Chinese loans, aid programs, and corporate investments for Africa over the next three years that were

‘Genius’ airport packing hack saves money, travel influencer claims — and security doesn’t care

They’re making a baggage claim that might actually save travelers some money.  Shelling out an extra $40 or more to check an overstuffed suitcase at the airport can be a real pain in the pocket.  But this cash-conscious hack is said to “work like a dream” for trippers with a penchant for overpacking but an aversion to overpaying.  […]

Pa. widow wins $1 million scratch-off as dying husband feared she’d have money troubles

The lottery ticket was worth $1 million. AP A Pennsylvania widow clinched a $1 million jackpot just weeks before the death of her husband, who worried she might have money struggles after he was gone. Retiree Karen Coffman claims divine intervention led to the big winnings when she scratched off a state lotto ticket in […]

Trump mouths ‘bullsh–t’ as Stormy Daniels reveals graphic details of alleged tryst during salacious testimony at hush money trial

Porn star Stormy Daniels confronted a dour Donald Trump with salacious details about their alleged tryst in Manhattan court Tuesday — delivering testimony that was so tawdry, even the judge warned her to tone it down. Jurors in the hush money trial struggled to keep a straight face as the adult film actress — talking […]

Fani Willis grilled during hearing over amount of money spent on prosecuting Trump case — instead of county’s backlog of criminal cases

Embattled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ use of funds came under the microscope at a Georgia state Senate Special Committee hearing Friday. Republican Sen. Bill Cowsert asked financial officers about numerous “enhancement requests” for extra money Willis has made, including one for roughly a million dollars in 2023 for general trial expenses. Fulton County […]

Mark Levin: Schweizer’s ‘Blood Money’ Is ‘Jaw-Dropping’

Fox News host Mark Levin said Sunday on his show “Life, Liberty & Levin” that Breitbart News Senior Contributor Peter Schweizer’s new book Blood Money: Why the Powerful Turn a Blind Eye While China Kills Americans was “jaw-dropping.” Levin said, “A journalist who uncovers really seedy muck in our government and by certain populations. And Peter Schweizer.

Dem Chicago Alderman: Sanctuary Cities See Migrant Surge as ‘Cash Cow’ to Get Money from Feds

On Thursday’s broadcast of “NewsNation Live,” Chicago Alderman and Democratic U.S. House candidate Raymond Lopez stated that large cities, including sanctuary cities like Chicago, view the migrant crisis as “the next cash cow, to be perfectly honest, the way they saw COVID. They’re not trying to get any kind of resolution to the border crisis.”

‘California Republic of the CCP’: ‘Blood Money’ Billboard Truck Bashes Newsom for Ignoring Fentanyl Crisis

A truck billboard slamming California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for ignoring the fentanyl crisis was seen circling the California State Capitol in Sacramento on Thursday. “Gavin, why don’t you care that Chinese FENTANYL is killing Californians?” one side of the billboard truck reads, along with the words: “We know why.” The other side of the truck was

‘Blood Money’: House Panel Launches ‘Government-Wide’ Investigation into Chinese Communist Subversion of U.S.

‘Blood Money’: House Panel Launches ‘Government-Wide’ Investigation into Chinese Communist Subversion of U.S. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto, Spencer Platt, Drew Angerer, Tim Rue/Corbis via Getty Images House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) on Thursday launched a “government-wide” probe into the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ongoing attempt to “target, influence, and infiltrate every sector and community in the

Dem Rep. Meeks: I’ve Talked About Getting Money to UNRWA by Proxy, ‘Very Upset’ Congress Defunded It

On Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Weekend,” House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) said he is “very upset” about the government funding bill stripping funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) over accusations that multiple UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 attack because they’re the

Jury Questionnaire for Trump’s Hush Money Criminal Trial Released by Judge

A seven-page juror questionnaire was released by the judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s upcoming criminal trial in Manhattan. Judge Juan Merchan released a questionnaire on Monday, consisting of 42 questions he will ask jurors as part of the process of selecting the jury for the trial, according to ABC News. The trial, which begins

Protesters Storm Stage During NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Speech: ‘How Much Money Do You Take from the Rich?’

Protesters interrupted New York City Mayor Eric Adams by storming the stage as he was giving a speech on Tuesday morning, accusing him of taking money “from the rich” and serving the interests of lobbyists. While Adams was giving a speech about the accomplishments the city has made under his administration at an event held by

No Jurors Selected on Day One of Trump Hush Money Trial

As the first day of former President Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial came to an end, no jurors were selected out of almost a hundred prospective jurors after many of them said they lacked the ability to be impartial. Out of the 96 potential jurors who had been brought in for jury selection, more

‘Blood Money’: The Biden Family Bagged $5M from Business Partner of ‘White Wolf’ Chinese Criminal Gang Leader Who Helped Create the Fentanyl Pipeline Decimating America

Fatih Aktas, Spencer Platt, Jim Watson/Getty Images; CEFC; BNN The Biden family bagged $5 million from the business partner of the “White Wolf,” a Chinese criminal gang leader who helped create the fentanyl pipeline now decimating the United States, Peter Schweizer detailed in his new book, Blood Money: Why the Powerful Turn a Blind Eye While

Dem Sen. Padilla: Israel, Ukraine Money Shouldn’t Be Hostage for Border, We Should Have My Amnesty in There

On Thursday’s broadcast of ABC’s “GMA3,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) stated that he doesn’t think Israel and Ukraine money “should necessarily be held hostage for” border and immigration policy, but also lamented the lack of protections or a path to legal status for some people in the country illegally in the talks. Padilla said, “[F]or

Peter Schweizer: Bill Gates’ ‘Genius’ Food Takeover Scheme About Making Money Not Saving Planet

While guest-hosting Monday’s “Sean Hannity Show,” Peter Schweizer, President of the Government Accountability Institute, a Senior Contributor to Breitbart News, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of “Red-Handed: How American Elites Get Rich Helping China Win” said that Bill Gates’ food plans aren’t really about saving the planet, but are really about Gates making money by replacing

DeSantis Campaign Slams Haley for Democrat Mega-Donor Money

The presidential campaign of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is attacking former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, his fellow Republican primary challenger, over a report that Democrat megadonor Reid Hoffman gave $250,000 to a PAC supporting her presidential bid. According to a report from the New York Times, Hoffman, who cofounded LinkedIn, donated $250,000 to the

Marco Rubio: ‘Trump Will Be the GOP Nominee’ But How Much Donor Money Will Be Wasted in the Meantime

It remains unclear how much donor money will be wasted in the Republican primary race when former President Donald Trump will certainly be the nominee, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) said on Tuesday evening following Trump’s victory in New Hampshire. “Trump will be the GOP nominee,” Rubio, who formally endorsed Trump this month, said on X.

Report: Robber Shot Dead While Stuffing Pockets Full of Money

An alleged robber in Southwest Philadelphia was shot and killed Wednesday as he was reportedly taking money from a convenience store register and stuffing it into his pockets. Head Topics reported that the alleged robber, a 28-year-old male with a firearm, entered the Happy Day Food Market around 10:30 p.m., walked behind the counter, and began

Egypt, guns, money and power at center of Menendez indictment

The indictment of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) on Friday accuses one of the most powerful senators shaping American foreign affairs of using his perch to enrich himself and exploit the complicated relationship between the United States and Egypt. It is a story about guns, money and power that strikes at a fraught sector of American

SEAN HANNITY: This is potentially the biggest bribery, money laundering scandal in American history

FOX News host Sean Hannity shares how the walls are continuing to close in on President Biden after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy officially launches a formal impeachment inquiry against the president.  SEAN HANNITY: First tonight, the walls, as we have been telling you, are closing in on President Joe Biden. Earlier today, the House Speaker, […]

NBC’s De Luce: Money Iran Gets from Swap ‘Frees Up Other Money’ for Nefarious Purposes

On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” NBC News National Security and Global Affairs Reporter Dan De Luce pointed out that even if Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is wrong when he claims that the country can use the money it gets access to under its prisoner swap with the U.S. however it wants, money

Kevin Costner settles divorce, will give Christine Baumgartner more money than prenup dictated

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner have settled their brutal divorce after four months of battling it out. TMZ reported Tuesday morning that the model signed off on a three-page settlement agreement after a judge informed her that their prenuptial agreement would be enforced. As a result, Baumgartner would have had to repay Costner more than […]

Tech glitch allows Bank of Ireland customers to withdraw up to $1K in money they don’t have

Hundreds of Bank of Ireland customers rushed to ATMs across the country Tuesday night after a technical glitch allowed them to withdraw up to $1,000 in money they didn’t have in their accounts, according to local reports. Cars lined up outside the Bank of Ireland location in Lisduggan at 10 p.m. where customers were cashing […]

Twitter Files journalist rips IRS over home visit after agency finds it owes him money

Progressive journalist and Twitter Files figure Matt Taibbi on Wednesday appeared to pinpoint the timeline of the Internal Revenue Service’s launch of its investigation on him, further fueling suspicion that the probe was politically-motivated, The IRS’s started its investigation of Taibbi as he was preparing to testify before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Government Weaponization. […]

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