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GOP challenger criticizes NY attorney general's use of outside firms

State Attorneys General reports the development; the civic question is how it could shift leverage, accountability, or public cost.

The public stakes turn on whether powerful technical systems are governed by clear rules before access, surveillance, or automation decisions become difficult to challenge.

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Capital One Approves $40M 2025 Pay Package for CEO Richard Fairbank

The public stakes are tied to how Richard Fairbank can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

The public cost is that the package includes a $2.5 million restricted stock unit award and a $37.5 million year-end incentive award.

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Activists Target SpaceX’s Expected IPO Over Musk’s Market Power

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is facing protests ahead of its expected initial public offering, as advocacy groups target the company’s valuation and the broader financial power behind Musk’s empire.

The public stakes are tied to how Elon Musk can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

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SBJ Unpacks: John Henry’s unintended empire

If john Henry’s unintended empire, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.

The public stakes turn on whether money and institutional access can shape the next decision faster than voters, workers, customers, or local communities can see the tradeoff.

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Mercer family gave nearly $20 million to GOP dark money fund in 2020

The Mercer family, led by Robert and Rebekah Mercer, contributed nearly $20 million in 2020 to a GOP-aligned dark money fund that obscures the ultimate destination of donor money.

The public stakes are tied to how Cnbc can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

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Meet Robert Mercer, the Mysterious Billionaire Benefactor Behind Breitbart

The public stakes are tied to how Robert Mercer can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

The public stakes turn on whether powerful technical systems are governed by clear rules before access, surveillance, or automation decisions become difficult to challenge.

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3 min read

Meet Billionaire GOP Megadonors Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein

The public stakes are tied to how Elizabeth Uihlein can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

The public stakes turn on whether powerful technical systems are governed by clear rules before access, surveillance, or automation decisions become difficult to challenge.

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3 min read

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter stock disclosures

Elon Musk’s trust will pay $1.5 million to settle an SEC lawsuit over Twitter stock disclosure allegations, resolving a dispute tied to his 2022 purchase of the platform.

The public stakes turn on whether the formal record arrives early enough for accountability, rather than after the key legal or oversight decision has already hardened.

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Tom Steyer shifts his governor’s race message back to climate

If shifts his governor’s race message back to climate, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.

The public cost is that after launching his campaign with an ad focused on affordability and eschewing any mention of climate, the Democratic billionaire has changed his tune.

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Diane Hendricks is now Wisconsin’s wealthiest person

If is now Wisconsin’s wealthiest person, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.

The public stakes turn on whether powerful technical systems are governed by clear rules before access, surveillance, or automation decisions become difficult to challenge.

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3 min read

Charles Koch Says He Won’t Fund Efforts to Stop Donald Trump

"These personal attacks and pitting one person against the other -- that's the message you're sending the country," Koch said in an exclusive interview with ABC News that aired Sunday.

The public cost is that if he Won’t Fund Efforts to Stop Donald Trump, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.

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Third Point’s Daniel Loeb Seeks to Overhaul CoStar Board

The public stakes are tied to how Daniel Loeb can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

The public stakes turn on whether money and institutional access can shape the next decision faster than voters, workers, customers, or local communities can see the tradeoff.

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3 min read

Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation

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The public stakes are tied to how Daniel Loeb can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

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3 min read

Charles Koch’s Political Influence and Cross-Ideological Alliances

A profile of Charles Koch that examines how his political spending and alliances shape influence across ideological lines, including his outreach to figures on both the right and left.

The public stakes are tied to how Charles Koch can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

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Charles Koch’s network launches $20m campaign backing Trump tax breaks

A private fundraising letter from AFP to its secretive list of donors, seen by the Guardian, outlines the organization’s strategy for the first six months of the new Trump administration.

The public stakes turn on whether a major news institution is treated as a civic trust, a distressed asset, or a vehicle for ownership-level agenda control.

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Hegseth Testifies on Iran War and Pentagon Budget at Congressional Hearing

The public stakes are tied to how Bloomberg can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

The public stakes turn on whether money and institutional access can shape the next decision faster than voters, workers, customers, or local communities can see the tradeoff.

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3 min read

Miriam Adelson’s $40 Million Boosts GOP’s Midterms War Chest

Miriam Adelson’s $40 million donation gives Republicans a major boost heading into the midterms, underscoring the role of billionaire money in campaign finance.

The public stakes are tied to how Miriam Adelson can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

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3 min read

Alice Walton remains America’s richest woman in 2025

If remains America’s richest woman in 2025, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.

The public stakes turn on whether powerful technical systems are governed by clear rules before access, surveillance, or automation decisions become difficult to challenge.

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Alice Walton gives $100,000 to Cuomo super PAC in NYC mayoral race

Bloomberg reports that Alice Walton, the world’s richest woman, donated another $100,000 to support former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign for mayor of New York City.

The immediate impact is leverage over the agenda, because capital signals can pressure officials, campaigns, or institutions long before ordinary voters see the tradeoffs.

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Murphy Names Joaquin Duato to Lead New Jersey CEO Council

The New Jersey CEO Council is a coalition of business leaders dedicated to driving economic growth and innovation across the state.

The public stakes are tied to how Joaquin Duato can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

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3 min read

J. Joe Ricketts Joins Short List of Billionaires Supporting Donald Trump

Forbes reports that J. Joe Ricketts is among a small group of billionaires publicly supporting Donald Trump, highlighting the role of wealthy donors in presidential politics.

The public stakes are tied to how Joe Ricketts can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

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Inside billionaire Joe Ricketts' dreams of a media empire

POLITICO examines billionaire Joe Ricketts’ effort to build a media empire and the political influence that can come with concentrated media ownership.

The public stakes turn on whether a major news institution is treated as a civic trust, a distressed asset, or a vehicle for ownership-level agenda control.

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3 min read

Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz boost AI Super PAC to over $50 million

The public stakes are tied to how Marc Andreessen can convert attention and institutional position into durable leverage, while the public absorbs the consequences.

The public stakes turn on whether powerful technical systems are governed by clear rules before access, surveillance, or automation decisions become difficult to challenge.

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3 min read

Elon Musk sits out Thomas Massie's primary

If sits out Thomas Massie's primary, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.

The public stakes turn on whether voters get a fair, legible decision process before procedural choices narrow representation or accountability.

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Tariffs and rising input costs are squeezing Mississippi farmers

Farmers in the Mississippi Delta say tariffs, fertilizer prices, and fuel costs are pushing their operations to the edge. The pressure is not abstract. When the cost of planting...

Farmers in the Mississippi Delta say tariffs, fertilizer prices, and fuel costs are pushing their operations to the edge. The pressure is not abstract. When the cost of planting...

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RNC bets money and Trump messaging can save the midterms

The Republican National Committee says it can still beat the odds and keep Congress in GOP hands. That matters because midterms usually punish the party in power, and this race...

The Republican National Committee says it can still beat the odds and keep Congress in GOP hands. That matters because midterms usually punish the party in power, and this race...

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Planned Parenthood clinics turn to Botox after federal cuts

Some Planned Parenthood clinics are adding Botox and other cosmetic services after federal Medicaid cuts squeezed their budgets. The shift shows how one funding decision can for...

Some Planned Parenthood clinics are adding Botox and other cosmetic services after federal Medicaid cuts squeezed their budgets. The shift shows how one funding decision can for...

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Zohran Mamdani’s Tax Fight Puts Ken Griffin on the Defensive

Ken Griffin is the named actor here; the civic question is who gains authority, money, access, or cover if the next step goes through.

The public cost is that after the mayor made CEO Ken Griffin the face of a pied-à-terre tax, Griffin’s company said it might halt construction on a new tower.

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Trump weighs taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines

President Trump said he is weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines, with a plan to resell it later for what he calls “the right price.” That would put public mone...

President Trump said he is weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines, with a plan to resell it later for what he calls “the right price.” That would put public mone...

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2 min read

Trump Floats a Spirit Airlines Bailout

President Trump is talking about possible federal help for Spirit Airlines. The question is not just whether the airline survives. It is whether public power gets used to cushio...

President Trump is talking about possible federal help for Spirit Airlines. The question is not just whether the airline survives. It is whether public power gets used to cushio...

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Trump plans a Regeneron deal on drug prices

The White House is preparing to announce a deal with Regeneron that it says will help lower drug prices. The move matters because it ties a public pricing promise to a deal with...

The White House is preparing to announce a deal with Regeneron that it says will help lower drug prices. The move matters because it ties a public pricing promise to a deal with...

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House Majority PAC Plunges $272 Million Into GOP Targets

House Majority PAC has reserved $272 million in TV and digital ads, mostly aimed at Republican-held seats. That is a huge early-money move in the fight for control of Congress,...

House Majority PAC has reserved $272 million in TV and digital ads, mostly aimed at Republican-held seats. That is a huge early-money move in the fight for control of Congress,...

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A Paramount-Warner deal could put CNN, HBO Max, and more under one roof

A possible Paramount-Warner deal could put CNN, HBO Max, and a huge pile of film and TV assets under one corporate roof. That matters because media ownership shapes what gets ma...

A possible Paramount-Warner deal could put CNN, HBO Max, and a huge pile of film and TV assets under one corporate roof. That matters because media ownership shapes what gets ma...

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U.S. Treasury blocks Iraq oil cash to squeeze Iran-linked groups

The U.S. Treasury blocked a shipment of nearly $500 million in U.S. banknotes tied to Iraq’s oil system, according to reporting on the move. The halt is part of a pressure campa...

The U.S. Treasury blocked a shipment of nearly $500 million in U.S. banknotes tied to Iraq’s oil system, according to reporting on the move. The halt is part of a pressure campa...

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U.S. pressure on Iran sends oil markets wobbling

The Trump administration has extended the Iran ceasefire while U.S. pressure on Tehran keeps the region on edge. That matters because the fight is not just about guns and diplom...

The Trump administration has extended the Iran ceasefire while U.S. pressure on Tehran keeps the region on edge. That matters because the fight is not just about guns and diplom...

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Insurers are cutting obesity drug coverage, and patients are paying the price

Insurers are pulling back coverage for popular obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, and millions of patients are getting squeezed. This matters now because coverage rules can...

Insurers are pulling back coverage for popular obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, and millions of patients are getting squeezed. This matters now because coverage rules can...

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Senate GOP moves to fund ICE without Democratic support

Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution to start funding ICE and other immigration agencies without Democratic help. That matters because the budget is the lever that ca...

Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution to start funding ICE and other immigration agencies without Democratic help. That matters because the budget is the lever that ca...

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Ramaswamy pours $25 million of his own cash into Ohio governor race

Vivek Ramaswamy has put $25 million of his own money into his Ohio governor campaign. That kind of self-funding can tilt a race before most voters are even paying attention. The...

Vivek Ramaswamy has put $25 million of his own money into his Ohio governor campaign. That kind of self-funding can tilt a race before most voters are even paying attention. The...

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Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid expulsion threat

A Florida congresswoman resigned as the House moved toward a possible expulsion vote while she faces a federal trial over alleged theft of disaster funds. The case matters becau...

A Florida congresswoman resigned as the House moved toward a possible expulsion vote while she faces a federal trial over alleged theft of disaster funds. The case matters becau...

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Betty Yee exits California governor race after donor money stalls

Former California Controller Betty Yee has dropped out of the governor’s race weeks before the June 2 primary. Her exit matters because it shows how money can decide who stays i...

Former California Controller Betty Yee has dropped out of the governor’s race weeks before the June 2 primary. Her exit matters because it shows how money can decide who stays i...

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Trump Backs $50 Million U.S. Investment in South African Rare Earths

The U.S. government is backing a $50 million rare earths investment in South Africa to help reshape a supply chain dominated by China. This matters because critical minerals sit...

The U.S. government is backing a $50 million rare earths investment in South Africa to help reshape a supply chain dominated by China. This matters because critical minerals sit...

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Vance Courts Billionaire Donors With Major GOP Money at Stake

JD Vance is reportedly working rich donor circles tied to Republican fundraising, including major pro-Israel megadonors. That matters because these relationships can shape party...

JD Vance is reportedly working rich donor circles tied to Republican fundraising, including major pro-Israel megadonors. That matters because these relationships can shape party...

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Factory Shutdown, FAA Hiring Push, and Oil Shock Expose the Real Pressure Points

An Ohio brass-instrument factory is shutting down, the FAA is scrambling to hire air traffic controllers, and war in the Middle East is reshaping U.S. oil flows. These are separ...

An Ohio brass-instrument factory is shutting down, the FAA is scrambling to hire air traffic controllers, and war in the Middle East is reshaping U.S. oil flows. These are separ...

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NYC mayor proposes new tax on luxury second homes over $5 million

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a pied-à-terre tax on luxury secondary homes worth more than $5 million. The plan would target homes that are not owner-occupied...

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a pied-à-terre tax on luxury secondary homes worth more than $5 million. The plan would target homes that are not owner-occupied...

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California says Amazon forced sellers into price games

California says newly unsealed records show Amazon pressured independent sellers to raise prices on rival sites. The case matters because it points to how a giant platform can s...

California says newly unsealed records show Amazon pressured independent sellers to raise prices on rival sites. The case matters because it points to how a giant platform can s...

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Ticketmaster owner accused of overcharging fans and crushing competition

Ticketmaster’s owner is facing a lawsuit that says it used monopoly power to squeeze fans and raise costs. The case matters because it puts a number on how corporate control can...

Ticketmaster’s owner is facing a lawsuit that says it used monopoly power to squeeze fans and raise costs. The case matters because it puts a number on how corporate control can...

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Jury says Live Nation used monopoly power to overcharge fans

A Manhattan jury found that Live Nation acted like an illegal monopoly and overcharged concertgoers. The verdict matters because Ticketmaster is a gatekeeper for live entertainm...

A Manhattan jury found that Live Nation acted like an illegal monopoly and overcharged concertgoers. The verdict matters because Ticketmaster is a gatekeeper for live entertainm...

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Gallego, Swalwell campaign spending in Puerto Rico draws heat

Federal records say campaign money tied to Ruben Gallego and Eric Swalwell was spent at Puerto Rico resorts during Gallego’s wedding weekend. The episode matters because it rais...

Federal records say campaign money tied to Ruben Gallego and Eric Swalwell was spent at Puerto Rico resorts during Gallego’s wedding weekend. The episode matters because it rais...

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J.P. Morgan Is Repricing Climate Risk Before the Market Does

J.P. Morgan is building a climate-risk framework around tipping points that could change markets fast and hard. That matters now because big finance is starting to treat climate...

J.P. Morgan is building a climate-risk framework around tipping points that could change markets fast and hard. That matters now because big finance is starting to treat climate...

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Markets are betting Trump will blink

Wall Street jumped after Trump backed away from a threat to attack Iran, and traders saw another chance to profit from his pattern of escalation and retreat. That matters becaus...

Wall Street jumped after Trump backed away from a threat to attack Iran, and traders saw another chance to profit from his pattern of escalation and retreat. That matters becaus...

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Jamie Dimon presses Trump on tariffs in a shareholder letter

Jamie Dimon just used his annual shareholder letter to push back on Trump’s tariff politics. That matters because one of the country’s most powerful bankers is trying to steer W...

Jamie Dimon just used his annual shareholder letter to push back on Trump’s tariff politics. That matters because one of the country’s most powerful bankers is trying to steer W...

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Trump's millionaire allies shrug off rising costs for Americans #shorts

Trump's millionaire allies are ignoring the financial struggles of everyday Americans. This indifference is a stark reminder of how wealth can shield individuals from the econom...

Trump's millionaire allies are ignoring the financial struggles of everyday Americans. This indifference is a stark reminder of how wealth can shield individuals from the econom...

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Washington Governor Signs “Millionaire’s Tax” Into Law

Washington has enacted a new tax targeting the wealthy, reshaping the state's economic landscape. This policy change raises questions about accountability and governance. 🧠 The...

Washington has enacted a new tax targeting the wealthy, reshaping the state's economic landscape. This policy change raises questions about accountability and governance. 🧠 The...

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Useful puppet: Eric Swalwell in the hot seat after traveling to Doha on several Qatar-sponsored trips

Eric Swalwell is under fresh scrutiny after House filings showed multiple Qatar-sponsored trips to Doha over several years. The issue matters because foreign-funded travel can b...

Eric Swalwell is under fresh scrutiny after House filings showed multiple Qatar-sponsored trips to Doha over several years. The issue matters because foreign-funded travel can b...

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Bribery Probe Hits Dem Governor’s Inner Circle Over Migrant Shelter Deals

An aide for New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, a New York City council member, and a retired NYPD sergeant are all tied to a federal bribery investigation involving migrant...

An aide for New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, a New York City council member, and a retired NYPD sergeant are all tied to a federal bribery investigation involving migrant...

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Week of: March 29, 2026

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Vance holds first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force targeting benefit programs

Vice President JD Vance opened the first meeting of a new federal anti-fraud task force aimed at benefit programs. The move signals a push to tighten oversight of taxpayer-backe...

Vice President JD Vance opened the first meeting of a new federal anti-fraud task force aimed at benefit programs. The move signals a push to tighten oversight of taxpayer-backe...

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SCUSD approves spending up to $400,000 on consultants to untangle budget crisis

Sacramento City Unified School District has approved spending up to $400,000 on consultants to help deal with a $108 million deficit. That is not a small fix. It is a sign that...

Sacramento City Unified School District has approved spending up to $400,000 on consultants to help deal with a $108 million deficit. That is not a small fix. It is a sign that...

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Governor Newsom strengthens bans on insider betting by state officials, takes aim at corruption fueled by Trump

Governor Gavin Newsom is strengthening California rules to bar state officials from insider betting. The move is meant to cut off a clear corruption risk and show that public of...

Governor Gavin Newsom is strengthening California rules to bar state officials from insider betting. The move is meant to cut off a clear corruption risk and show that public of...

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EPA Approves Sale of Higher-Ethanol Fuel To Try To Lower Gas Prices

The EPA is temporarily allowing sales of a higher-ethanol fuel blend to try to lower gas prices. It is a fast policy shift with real tradeoffs: relief at the pump now, and more...

The EPA is temporarily allowing sales of a higher-ethanol fuel blend to try to lower gas prices. It is a fast policy shift with real tradeoffs: relief at the pump now, and more...

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EndGame: Judge Denies NCAA Complaint Against DraftKings, March Means Madness

A federal judge rejected the NCAA’s bid to stop DraftKings from using terms like “March Madness” and “Final Four” in betting promotions. The ruling keeps the door open for sport...

A federal judge rejected the NCAA’s bid to stop DraftKings from using terms like “March Madness” and “Final Four” in betting promotions. The ruling keeps the door open for sport...

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Wall Street bonus bonanza - Axios

Wall Street bonuses hit a record $49.2 billion in 2025. That is a big number on its own, but it also shows how much financial power still concentrates at the top of the economy....

Wall Street bonuses hit a record $49.2 billion in 2025. That is a big number on its own, but it also shows how much financial power still concentrates at the top of the economy....

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The Political Incentives Behind America’s Growing Debt Crisis – OpEd

Congress keeps running up America’s debt while pretending the problem is someone else’s fault. That matters because the longer lawmakers dodge real budget choices, the more they...

Congress keeps running up America’s debt while pretending the problem is someone else’s fault. That matters because the longer lawmakers dodge real budget choices, the more they...

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Fed's Cook Says Inflation More of a Risk Now Due to Iran War

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says the Iran war has made inflation a bigger risk for the U.S. economy. That matters because the Fed may now stay tougher on interest rates,...

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says the Iran war has made inflation a bigger risk for the U.S. economy. That matters because the Fed may now stay tougher on interest rates,...

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Ex Miami School Board Power Player Heads To Trial Over $100K Spending Spree

A former Miami-Dade School Board vice chair is set to go on trial over claims she used district funds for personal expenses. The case matters because it is not just about one ac...

A former Miami-Dade School Board vice chair is set to go on trial over claims she used district funds for personal expenses. The case matters because it is not just about one ac...

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Chevron Warns California Facing Historic Fuel Crisis As Diesel Hits Record $7

Chevron is warning that California could face a historic fuel crunch as diesel prices hit record highs. That matters now because fuel costs hit farmers, truckers, small business...

Chevron is warning that California could face a historic fuel crunch as diesel prices hit record highs. That matters now because fuel costs hit farmers, truckers, small business...

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BOE Must Be Patient in Considering Response to Middle East War, Says Breeden

The Bank of England says it should stay patient as the Middle East war begins to ripple through the economy. That matters because a rushed response could make inflation or growt...

The Bank of England says it should stay patient as the Middle East war begins to ripple through the economy. That matters because a rushed response could make inflation or growt...

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2025 bonuses jump 9% on Wall Street - NY comptroller

Wall Street bonuses are set to jump 9% in 2025, according to the New York comptroller. The headline matters because it shows how much money is still flowing through the financia...

Wall Street bonuses are set to jump 9% in 2025, according to the New York comptroller. The headline matters because it shows how much money is still flowing through the financia...

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Chinese National And Two U.S. Citizens Charged With Conspiring To Smuggle Artificial Intelligence Technology To China

The U.S. Justice Department has charged three people with conspiring to smuggle sensitive artificial intelligence technology to China. The case matters because it shows how fast...

The U.S. Justice Department has charged three people with conspiring to smuggle sensitive artificial intelligence technology to China. The case matters because it shows how fast...

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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Sen. Cynthia Lummis has been confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. It matters because she is also one of the main federal lawmakers shaping U.S. crypto rules. The move: Lummis...

Sen. Cynthia Lummis has been confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. It matters because she is also one of the main federal lawmakers shaping U.S. crypto rules. The move: Lummis...

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Trump Cabinet members are handing millions in cash gifts to the president: report

President Donald Trump has received millions in donations from his Cabinet members — except for three people, according to a new report Tuesday. The Swamp, The Daily Beast's Sub...

President Donald Trump has received millions in donations from his Cabinet members — except for three people, according to a new report Tuesday. The Swamp, The Daily Beast's Sub...

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Week of: March 22, 2026

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How to judge whether an economy “works”: GDP and living standards in Cuba

The U.S. is using financial power to keep Cuba under pressure while blaming Cuba’s broken economy for the damage. That matters now because the squeeze is not abstract: it affect...

The U.S. is using financial power to keep Cuba under pressure while blaming Cuba’s broken economy for the damage. That matters now because the squeeze is not abstract: it affect...

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Otherwise tax-abated industries remit $2.46M for Bulloch Schools and Fire Department

Tax-abated industries in Bulloch County have sent more than $2.46 million to local schools and fire protection in just two months. That matters because it shows how public servi...

Tax-abated industries in Bulloch County have sent more than $2.46 million to local schools and fire protection in just two months. That matters because it shows how public servi...

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Technical Glitch Masks Millions in Campaign Contributions to State Elections

A technical error at the IRS is obscuring $51 million in campaign contributions tied to state election groups. That matters because when the money trail goes fuzzy, voters, watc...

A technical error at the IRS is obscuring $51 million in campaign contributions tied to state election groups. That matters because when the money trail goes fuzzy, voters, watc...