The head of the Health and Human Services department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has recently sparked controversy. He suggested that scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) should stop publishing in three major medical journals. The reason? He believes these journals are influenced by the pharmaceutical industry. These journals are the New Engl...
The recent visit by the former US President to the Persian Gulf was a clear example of mixing business with politics. The trip was a double-edged sword. On the first day, he was in Saudi Arabia. This is where the Trump Organization, now run by two of his sons, has several business ventures. The public was outraged. They were upset about the plans to accept a Qatari j...
The Trump administration is under fire from Democrats, who are raising concerns about potential corruption. The spotlight is on two main issues: a luxury jet from Qatar and a cryptocurrency meme coin. Critics argue that these gifts and deals could violate ethical norms and even the U. S. Constitution. The luxury jet, intended to be used temporarily as Air Fo...
The Batista brothers, Joesley and Wesley, are behind JBS, the world's top meat producer. They've had a rough ride with the law, facing charges for bribing over 1, 800 politicians in Brazil. Despite this, they're set to list their company on the New York Stock Exchange. This move comes after a decade of delays due to scandals, including bribes to meat inspectors and i...
The current president's actions have sparked concern over his apparent disregard for ethical boundaries. This is particularly evident in the recent news about a lavish Boeing 747. The plane, reportedly a gift from Qatar, is valued at $400 million. This extravagant gesture has raised eyebrows, as it seems to blur the lines between personal gain and public duty. The U...
The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, is facing a significant hurdle in his re-election campaign. A powerful city board has refused to release $4 million in public funds meant to match his campaign donations. The reason? The board has lingering doubts about Adams' involvement in campaign finance misconduct, despite a federal court's dismissal of his corruption case...
The 100-day mark of Donald Trump's second term in office has arrived. To highlight this milestone, Senator Elizabeth Warren has decided to take a stand. She plans to share a list of 100 instances where she believes Trump has used his presidential power to benefit himself and his close associates. Warren's list is not just about numbers. It is about drawing attention...
The former President Donald Trump has a history of controversial decisions. One of his more recent moves involves his own cryptocurrency, $TRUMP. This memecoin has not been in the spotlight as much as his other actions, but that might change soon. Trump is planning a private dinner for the top 220 holders of $TRUMP. This event is set to take place on May 22 at the Tr...
The news spread quickly: Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Senator Bob Menendez, was found guilty. The charges? Accepting bribes, along with her husband, from three businessmen in New Jersey. The courtroom was packed. The jury's decision was unanimous: guilty on all counts. This verdict came down in the same Manhattan courthouse where Bob Menendez was convicte...
A federal jury has declared Nadine Menendez guilty of bribery. This verdict comes after her husband, former Senator Bob Menendez, was also found guilty of similar crimes. The prosecution painted a picture of a duo working together to accept bribes in exchange for political favors. These favors included cash, gold bars, and even a luxury car. The defense team...