Kevin Stein, the CEO of TransDigm Group Inc. , has been making headlines, but not for the reasons you might think. This Ohio-based company, which supplies parts for military and commercial aircraft, has been under the microscope for years. Back in 2019, an audit revealed that TransDigm had made millions in excess profit from federal defense contracts. Lawmakers from ...
The public spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is a stark reminder that even the most unlikely of friendships can sour. This once-powerful alliance has now turned into a bitter feud, playing out on social media for all to see. The tension reached a boiling point when Trump threatened to cut federal subsidies to Musk's companies, which include Tesla and SpaceX. In...
Elon Musk's companies have seen a mix of gains and setbacks since the Trump administration took office. Some government investigations into his businesses have slowed down or stopped. This has given Musk's firms, especially SpaceX, a chance to get billions in new government contracts. On the global stage, Musk is making deals and getting approvals to operate in other...
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, made a surprising announcement. He declared that he would be cutting back on his political donations in the future. This news came during his appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha. The forum took place on May 20, 2025. Musk's decision marks a significant change in his approach to political funding. Musk has been a maj...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took a significant step by filing a lawsuit against Uber. The issue? Uber's subscription service, Uber One. The FTC claims that Uber has been misleading customers about the benefits and costs of this service. They also argue that Uber makes it too hard for users to cancel their subscriptions and charges users without their explicit ...
A prominent Illinois senator is at the center of a campaign finance controversy. The Illinois State Board of Elections has accused the senator of accepting nearly $4. 1 million more in donations than allowed by state law. The senator, however, disagrees with this assessment and believes the issue will be resolved. The controversy revolves around a loophole in campai...
The energy sector just got a big break. The recent tariff package rolled out by the president includes a notable exception for fossil fuels. This move has sparked conversations about the influence of big oil donors on political decisions. The tariffs, which range from 10% to higher rates for major economies, are already causing ripples in the global economy. Experts ...
A big name in tech is making waves in Wisconsin politics. Elon Musk, the billionaire behind companies like Tesla and SpaceX, is in Green Bay. He is hosting a town hall event at the KI Convention Center. This is not just any event. It is happening in the middle of a heated race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The election is happening on Tuesday. Musk has been very ...
Wisconsin is in the spotlight for a heated Supreme Court election. The state's top legal official, Josh Kaul, has asked the state's Supreme Court to halt billionaire Elon Musk's plan to give away $1 million checks to two voters. This request came just before Musk's planned giveaway at a rally supporting one of the candidates. The legal battle is intense. Two lower c...
The political landscape is heating up as both Democrats and Republicans gear up for the 2026 elections. Despite internal struggles, the Democratic Party is holding its own in the fundraising arena. Recent financial reports show that Democratic committees are matching their Republican counterparts dollar for dollar. This is surprising, given the widespread frustration...