POLITICAL TIES

Apr 30 2026CRIME

Governor Accused of Teaming Up with Drug Cartel in Exchange for Votes

In 2021, Ruben Rocha won the election for governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state with surprising help from a powerful group tied to the infamous Sinaloa Cartel. U. S. officials now say this same group—led by the sons of jailed kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman—helped push Rocha into office. But their su

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Jun 25 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Big Names and Their Cozy Ties to Trump

Crypto has become a big deal under Trump's leadership, with some major players seeing huge benefits. The industry now makes up a big chunk of the Trump Organization's wealth. But it's not just about money; these crypto leaders are also gaining political influence. Justin Sun, a Chinese entrepreneur

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Mar 19 2025POLITICS

Tesla's Tariff Troubles: How Trump's Trade Policies Could Hurt Musk's Empire

The world of business has been buzzing with the news that Elon Musk, a known supporter of President Trump, is now facing some tough times due to Trump's aggressive trade policies. Musk's electric vehicle company, Tesla, is worried about the consequences of these policies. The tariffs could make prod

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Zuckerberg and Trump: A Surprising Dinner Date

Believe it or not, Mark Zuckerberg, the guy who runs Facebook and Instagram, had dinner with Donald Trump at his fancy Florida spot, Mar-a-Lago. This might surprise you because Zuckerberg had kicked Trump off his social media sites after the January 6 incident. But here they were, sitting down to ea

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Crypto Bakkt and Trump's Social Media Firm: A Potential Deal

Everyone's talking about Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) now that news has spread about their talk to buy Bakkt, a crypto trading platform previously led by Senator Kelly Loeffler, a staunch Trump supporter. The valuation keeps everyone guessing, but Bakkt's shares sure got a boost, rising ove

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

Harold Daggett and the Port Workers' Strike: What You Need to Know

Harold J. Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), has contributed to both Democratic and Republican political campaigns. With a salary of $728,000 and properties valued at over $3 million, his net worth remains undisclosed but indicates considerable wealth. Daggett'

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Walz's $26 Tax Oversight: A Tale of Educational Travels and Communist Ties

Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, has a history of shady business dealings with China that raise serious questions about his judgment and loyalties. In 1998, Walz's for-profit company, Educational Travel Adventures Inc., was dissolved by Nebraska officials after he failed to pay ju

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