Government rules can be confusing and unfair. They want to know about every small payment you make, like splitting a bill or paying a neighbor for help. But if you make a mistake, you could get in big trouble. At the same time, they don't pay much attention to how welfare money is spent. Programs l
In recent times, journalists have faced significant hurdles while trying to gather information for their stories. This issue became evident when reporters from a well-known investigative news organization attempted to cover a story about the Department of Education's efforts during the Trump adminis
The Justice Department has just dropped a big batch of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier with a dark past. This is the first time so many photos and documents from his life have been made public all at once. The files include around 3, 900 items, most of which are photos. These ph
There's a lot of uncertainty around who's managing the money in La Grange. Until recently, Suzy Mika was listed as the finance director on the village's website, even though she left her job six months ago. After some questions were asked, her name was taken down and replaced with Annmarie Mampe, wh
A former Iowa health official, Polly Carver-Kimm, has secured a $600, 000 settlement from the state after claiming she was fired for doing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic. She alleged that her bosses wanted her to ignore public records requests, but she chose to fulfill them anyway. Carver-Kim
Alaska's former Revenue Commissioner, Adam Crum, made a significant move in July by taking $50 million from the Constitutional Budget Reserve and placing it into a partnership with DigitalBridge. This action has sparked a debate about the need for better oversight of state investments. Governor Mike
Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War, is making waves with a new policy that's got over 100 Pentagon reporters up in arms. They've handed in their press passes and cleared out their desks, refusing to sign a restrictive reporting policy. Hegseth seems to want the press to simply repeat what he says, r
Geauga County officials are keeping a secret from the people who pay their salaries. They made a deal to house immigration detainees in the county jail but won't show anyone the contract. Not the press, not even the ACLU. They say it's none of the public's business. But is it really? This isn't jus
Chicago's city council members are pushing for a full look at a costly report on potential city savings. The report, created by Ernst & Young, cost taxpayers over $3 million. Aldermen want to see all the findings, but the mayor's team says they'll only share the final recommendations. At a recent b
President Trump is facing a tough time in his second term. His approval ratings have hit new lows. This is partly due to the ongoing controversy around Jeffrey Epstein. A recent poll by Economist/YouGov shows that 61% of people disapprove of how Trump is handling the Epstein investigation. This is
