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Trump Sons-Linked Firms Scored $3.2B in Government Awards, Triggering Pentagon Probe Demand

Democratic lawmakers urge a Pentagon investigation into $3.2 billion in federal awards to companies linked to Trump family investments.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Is Selling Wall Street 'Early Access' to Economic and National Security Information Even as Republicans 'Ignore' Corruption

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) raised concerns over President Donald Trump‘s new Truth Social premium data service during a congressional hearing Thursday, questioning whether allowing Wall Street firms to pay for faster access to presidential posts undermines market integrity.

Benzinga · Aug 7

‘What’s your choice between a Republican and a crazy person?’ Insiders dish on midterm prospects after Michigan

ANALYSIS: The contentious primary in Michigan makes Republicans giddy at the prospect of picking up disaffected Haley Stevens supporters not enthused about a progressive like Abdul El-Sayed. But, Eric Garcia writes, they are increasingly worried about Texas

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Gavin Newsom Says Trump's 'Biggest Concern' Is His 'Botched' Reflecting Pool, While California Tops Federal Minimum Wage: 'We Are Not the Same'

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) criticized President Donald Trump over the White House Reflecting Pool renovation controversy, contrasting the project with California’s minimum wage policies and accusing Trump of focusing on the wrong priorities.

Benzinga · Aug 5

Trump’s National Guard deployment in DC to cost $1.4B more

The figure offers a glimpse of how much taxpayer money will be spent on a deployment that has been criticized by local officials

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Trump's Memecoin May Be An 'Illegal Scam,' Sen. Warren Warns. She Wants The SEC To Investigate

Two Democratic senators want the SEC to investigate whether Donald Trump's memecoin was used for fraud or unjust enrichment, even as the agency maintains that ordinary memecoins generally fall outside federal securities laws.

International Business Times · Aug 4

Pentagon: National Guard in DC to cost another $1.43 billion

The Trump administration’s planned deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., through the end of his presidential term will cost $1.43 billion, or $51 million a month, in addition to the amount spent so far, according to a new Pentagon estimate. The new estimate of the costs going forward,…

Roll Call · Aug 4

CFPB Staff Were Reportedly Warned of 'Most Unpleasant' Fallout If They Went Too Hard on Financial Firms

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) supervision staff were reportedly warned they could face “most unpleasant” consequences if they were too aggressive while examining financial companies, according to an internal agency email.

Benzinga · Aug 4

Can Wall Street pay to get Donald Trump's posts first? Here's why it matters

Trump Media's new Truth API service offers ultra-fast access to influential posts. This subscription targets Wall Street firms for rapid trading decisions. Critics question the ethics and fairness of this expedited information delivery. Senators have urged the SEC to examine potential securities law violations. The service raises concerns about conflicts…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Elizabeth Warren Revives Billionaire Wealth Tax Call— This Time to Fix Child Care Costs So It's 'A Right, Not Just a Privilege'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said the United States does not invest enough in child care, arguing that taxing ultra-millionaires and billionaires could help make child care more affordable while increasing pay for child care workers.

Benzinga · Aug 4