Things got heated at the Treasury Department recently. On Friday, news broke that David A. Lebryk, a respected career staffer, abruptly retired. Why? Was it because he was getting tired of the work? No way. Others say he left because of a power struggle. It was between him and the Department of Gove
In a surprising turn of events, ex-FDNY chief Anthony Saccavino has admitted to being involved in a bribery scam. This isn't just a minor incident, but part of a larger scheme where top officials created a quicker "VIP lane" for fire inspections. Saccavino and his accomplice, Brian Cordasco, teamed
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is taking some time off to visit the doctor. His aide, Fabien Levy, shared that Adams hasn't been feeling his best recently, leading to a series of routine medical tests this week. Despite Adams' reduced public schedule, Levy assured that the city will keep running smo
Recently, Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign finance report revealed over $200, 000 in previously unreported funds. This comes after his spokesperson, Christian Perry, told Politico in early January that the mayor actually raised around $200, 000, despite an earlier report showing only $970 for the la
President Trump's inauguration is turning out to be a wild ride, especially for tech bigwigs. They're spending big bucks to stay in the government's good graces. Facebook's Zuckerberg, for instance, wants a friendly SEC for his crypto adventures. Meanwhile, Apple, Google, and Meta are dealing with l
In a recent twist in Pakistan's political scene, a court in Islamabad sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to jail time for corruption. Khan, who is already behind bars, received a 14-year sentence, while his wife was given 7 years. The allegations stem from a land gift they recei
Just two months ago, Oakland, California, saw the ousting of its mayor, Sheng Thao, amid mounting concerns about crime. Now, Thao is back in the spotlight, but for a different reason. Federal authorities have charged her with corruption, along with three others. Thao's boyfriend, Andre Jones, and th
Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t
In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was taken into custody by anti-corruption investigators on Wednesday. This wasn't just any arrest; it was the first time a sitting president faced such action in South Korea, marking a historic moment in the country’s political histo
In South Korea, arresting a sitting president is a tough job. President Yoon Suk Yeol is under investigation by a bunch of law enforcement agencies. The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) is leading the charge. They're the only ones with the power to detain him. But they're new and small. The sta
