The highest court in France has recently made a big decision. They said that Nicolas Sarkozy, who was the president before, broke the rules. He spent too much money on his campaign in 2012. The law says there's a limit, but he went way over it. The court said he has to stay at home for six months. But because he's 70 now, he might not have to follow all the rules str...
Money in politics is a big problem. It's not just about who wins elections, but also about who has the power to influence decisions. For years, super PACs have been able to collect unlimited amounts of money from wealthy donors. This has led to a system where politicians often prioritize the interests of big donors over the needs of regular people. The issue started...
A lavish ballroom project at the White House has sparked a heated debate. The plan involves a massive 90, 000 square foot ballroom, capable of hosting up to 1, 000 guests. This extravagant addition is set to overshadow the main White House building itself. The president insists that private donors are footing the bill, with names like Apple, Amazon, and Google contri...
A recent presidential pardon for a wealthy businessman has sparked a debate. Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, was pardoned after his company helped a Trump family business. Zhao had pleaded guilty to serious crimes and paid a huge fine. He even spent time in jail. But now, he's free, and people are wondering why. Z...
In the world of politics, power and money often intersect in complex ways. Linda Sun, a former top aide to New York Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, found herself at the center of a legal storm. Prosecutors allege that Sun, while earning a government salary of $145, 000, received millions in kickbacks from Chinese officials. This money, they claim, was used t...
Donald Trump's use of presidential pardons has sparked a lot of criticism. Many see it as a way to reward friends and allies, not to correct injustices. Trump has pardoned hundreds of people. Many are linked to him politically or financially. This includes people who attacked the Capitol on January 6 and a crypto billionaire with ties to Trump's family business. Le...
A lawmaker from California is pushing for a new law. This law aims to stop government officials from making money with cryptocurrency. The idea comes after a recent pardon that has people talking. The pardon involves Donald Trump and a crypto billionaire. Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, got a pardon from Trump. Zhao had been in trouble for not following mone...
Mike Brown, a former North Charleston Councilman, made a significant admission recently. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery and wire fraud. This happened just a week before his trial was set to begin. Brown, 47, appeared in a Charleston courthouse and admitted his wrongdoing. He even wiped his eyes after signing the plea agreement. This is a big deal b...
Robin Smith, a former Tennessee state representative, has been ordered to serve eight months in prison. This comes after she admitted guilt in a case involving a business that used public funds. Smith's actions were part of a larger scheme that also led to the conviction of a former House speaker and his chief of staff. Smith's downfall began when she agreed to coop...
Mayor Adams is in a tough spot. He wanted to get his hands on over $4 million in public campaign funds, but a judge said no. This isn't the first time he's been turned down. A Brooklyn Federal Court judge backed the city's Campaign Finance Board's decision to deny Adams the funds. The judge said the board had good reasons and followed the rules. The board's chairman...