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Senator Ashley Moody's substantial investment in Howmet Aerospace before its stock surged raises ethical concerns about congressional trading practices amid ongoing scrutiny and calls for reform.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Bought Palantir Stock Days Before ICE Contract Was Announced

Steve June 15, 2025

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene purchased shares in Palantir Technologies just days before the company secured a major contract with ICE — an agency overseen by a committee she sits on. The timing of the trade, amid an 81% surge in Palantir’s stock price, is raising fresh ethics questions about congressional stock trading and insider access.

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Illinois Democrats Propose Sweeping New 6.25% Sales Tax on Services to Fund Chicago Transit

Admin May 21, 2025

Illinois proposes a 6.25% sales tax on various services to support public transit, facing backlash for its impact on families and businesses.

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Trump Moves to Impose 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Films Amid Concerns Over Hollywood’s Decline

Admin May 4, 2025

Trump announced a 100% tariff on foreign films, citing national security and aiming to revitalize the struggling American movie industry.

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Mark Cuban Warns: Recession’s Hardest Hit May Be Small-Town America

Admin May 3, 2025

Mark Cuban warns that potential recession impacts will heavily affect small towns and rural communities, facing budget cuts and rising costs. These areas will struggle economically while their cultural and social institutions suffer, often unnoticed in national statistics.

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Congresswoman’s Palantir Stock Purchase Raises Ethical Questions Amid Federal Contract Award

Steve April 30, 2025

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought shares of Palantir just days before the company secured a $30 million contract with ICE. Now, with the stock up nearly 50%, questions are being raised about ethics and potential conflicts of interest.

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Floyd Mayweather’s Financial Empire: A Mirage Built on Hype?

sportssteadyadmin April 17, 2025

Floyd Mayweather's image of invincible wealth faces scrutiny as allegations suggest a $42 million financial scam. Critics question his lavish lifestyle, transparency, and recent decisions, while lawsuits threaten his legacy, revealing vulnerabilities in what was once an untouchable brand.