The federal government is investigating a potential social-services aid fraud scheme in which hundreds of millions of dollars intended for a federally funded nutrition program was allegedly used instead for lavish purchases. read more
The Golden State is home to a few hundred people with wealth over $1 billion, many of whom amassed their riches as executives or investors in California technology companies. Oligarchs Peter Thiel (59) and Larry Page (52) are considering cutting or reducing their ties to California by the end of the year because of a proposed ballot measure for a one-time five percent tax on their Mammon-sized fortunes. read more
The New Year's Eve celebration drew spectators from around the world, despite cold and blustery weather.
The U.S. Postal Service has adopted a new rule that could create doubt about whether some ballots mailed by voters by Election Day will receive postmarks in time to be counted. read more
A report from the Costs of War project at Brown University revealed that 20 years of post-9/11 wars have cost the U.S. an estimated $8 trillion and have killed more than 900,000 people. read more
Greene gives lengthy interview with New York Times days before stepping down as congresswoman for Georgia read more
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are planning to spend $100 million over a one-year period to recruit gun-rights supporters and military enthusiasts through online influencers ... read more
From the multi-cultural cities to the rural white towns, the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the foreign-born population are being felt. The New York Times looks at the current impact and extrapolates what our future will look like should Trump's anti-immigration policies continue. read more
