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Leaked Memos Suggest a Reclusive Guru Who Wanted To 'Rule the World' Scripted Tulsi Gabbard for Years

Confidential memos suggest Tulsi Gabbard's political career was influenced by Chris Butler, a secretive guru. Allegations include scripted policies and social media manipulation, raising questions about her independence.

International Business Times UK · Jun 22

A joy to watch? Pauline Hanson gets a warm welcome in some parts of the media

As One Nation leader is hailed as ‘a politician ready to rule’, Greg Jericho is booted from the press gallery. Plus: a ‘WTF moment’ across the Tasman

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19

Trump’s budget office quietly redirects $352M to White House ‘security’ as ballroom construction continues

White House ballroom to cost $600M, according to an internal projection, with half coming from taxpayer dollars

The Independent UK · Jun 18

New ICE rule, requested by top contractor, ends pay requirement for migrants who work while detained

The move came after The Geo Group was sued in three states for allegedly violating minimum wage laws

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Secret Service disbursements raise questions on ballroom funding

The White House budget office released $351.6 million to the Secret Service on Friday for “White House Security Measures,” amid mounting criticism that taxpayer dollars may be tapped to help pay for President Donald Trump’s planned East Wing ballroom. A database that tracks “apportionments” made by the Office of Management…

Roll Call · Jun 16

Court Rejects Sealing of Summary-Judgment-Related Filings in Trump Media Libel Suit Against Washington Post

"Highlighting the absurdity of the sealing requests, one of the exhibits TMTG seeks to seal is the Post’s 2023 article, which was widely disseminated to the public when it was published and has been on file in the public docket in this case since July 2023."

Reason · Jun 16

Trump ballroom cost soars to €516m with half coming from taxpayers, US media say

The project began last year when Trump, with little warning and without consulting Congress, tore down the entire historic East Wing of the White House.

Euronews · Jun 16

Trump Allies Warn That Energy Costs Are Undermining Economic Message Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump's allies are increasingly expressing concern that high energy prices are overshadowing what Republicans view as key economic achievements.

International Business Times · Jun 15

"American Diabetes Association Ejects Researchers from Conference for Sharing Editorial from Its Own Journal"

Aaron Terr (FIRE) reports, based on accounts from various publications. Some excerpts: The incident occurred outside a conference hall where… The post "American Diabetes Association Ejects Researchers from Conference for Sharing Editorial from Its Own Journal" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jun 14

Rising berry prices are squeezing the finances of parents with toddlers

‘“I had like 30-something dollars worth of fruit that they just demolished in a day,’ one parent of young kids complained

The Independent UK · Jun 13