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The Bad PlaceThe Daily Beast Latest Articles | Top Trump Goon Caught on Video Admitting to Grazing for Dollars by Mary Papenfuss
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A video of Associate Deputy Secretary of the Interior Karen Budd‑Falen, recorded at a Congressional Western Caucus event, shows her openly discussing how she helped shape grazing policy that would benefit her own and her husband’s cattle operations—owned across Nevada and Wyoming and grazing on roughly 250,000 acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Her remarks, which include plans to lease all unused BLM allotments and to relax limits on private grazing, have triggered calls from senators, the watchdog group Campaign for Accountability, and ethics experts for a congressional investigation into possible violations of conflict‑of‑interest and ethics rules, especially given that a prior Trump‑era ethics waiver barred her from working on grazing policy, a restriction she now appears to have overturned. The Interior Department maintains she is in compliance with legal and ethical standards, while critics argue her admissions constitute a clear financial conflict of interest.
#DonaldTrump #KarenBudd_Falen #CynthiaLummis #MichelleKuppersmith #RichardPainter #RichardBlumenthal #AubrieSpady
The One#RichardBlumenthal #gop #cowards #politics
Senator Richard Blumenthal did an spectacular job exposing these fucking cowards, for a lifetime position, I don’t know if he receives corporate money , probably he does , but I still consider him a good senator ( video edited for brevity purposes but it doesn’t change the context).
US Top News and Analysis | DOJ's handling of Epstein files to get congressional watchdog scrutiny
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Sen. Jeff Merkley (D‑OR), joined by Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R‑AK), Ben Ray Luján (D‑NM) and Dick Durbin (D‑IL), announced that the Government Accountability Office will investigate the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files after the DOJ was accused of heavily redacting the names of powerful business and elected officials and failing to protect victims as required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The lawmakers allege the department violated the law’s mandate for full disclosure, noting that the Trump administration has been “cruelly denying ‘equal justice under the law’” to Epstein’s victims and that the investigation is a crucial step toward accountability. The probe follows criticism of the DOJ’s release process, the firing of former Attorney General Pam Bondi, and a separate internal DOJ watchdog audit requested by Merkley, Murkowski, and Sen. Richard Blumenthal to assess compliance with the 2025 release deadline.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/jeffrey-epstein-doj-gao-congress.html
#JeffreyEpstein #JeffMerkley #DonaldTrump #EpsteinAct #LisaMurkowski #BenRayLujn #DickDurbin #RichardBlumenthal #PamBondi
Jezebel | The Who’s Who of Trump’s Crypto Loser Bash by Claire Guinan
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The article reports that a high‑priced “crypto & business conference” dubbed the “Trump’s Crypto Loser Bash” will be held at Mar‑a‑Lago, promising a keynote from former President Donald Trump and a VIP luncheon for the top investors in his $TRUMP meme‑coin. Admission is limited to the 297 largest purchasers—currently costing $512,000 each, with the 29 biggest investors paying about $59 million for VIP status—and attendees will receive a Trump‑branded NFT, fragrance, posters, trading cards and a watch. The guest list includes celebrity Mike Tyson, motivational speaker Tony Robbins, and CEOs such as Paolo Ardoino (Tether), Nikil Viswanathan (Alchemy) and Anthony Pompliano, along with hedge‑fund figures like Tim Draper and Cathie Wood. Lawmakers—including Senators Elizabeth Warren, Adam Schiff and Richard Blumenthal—have requested documents from the event’s organizer, Fight Fight Fight LLC, alleging that the conference leverages Trump’s office for personal profit by enticing purchases of his meme‑coin despite uncertainty about his attendance. The piece critiques the extravagance and perceived corruption of the gathering, noting previous similar Trump‑promoted meme‑coin fundraising events.
Read more: https://www.jezebel.com/the-whos-who-of-trumps-crypto-loser-bash
#Trump #BillZanker #MikeTyson #PaoloArdoino #NikilViswanathan #AnthonyPompliano #TimDraper #CathieWood #TonyRobbins #ElizabethWarren #AdamSchiff #RichardBlumenthal
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Business Latest | New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets by Kate Knibbs
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order prohibiting state employees from using non‑public information obtained in their official duties to trade on prediction‑market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, emphasizing that such insider trading is outright corruption and reinforcing existing Commodity Exchange Act rules that already forbid the practice. The move follows similar bans by California and Illinois and comes amid broader federal efforts—including congressional bills and CFTC “zero‑tolerance” investigations—to curb insider trading and market manipulation in the rapidly growing prediction‑market industry. In response, platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket have tightened their own policies, increased market surveillance, and begun flagging suspicious activity to regulators, though no arrests have yet been made in the United States.
Read more: https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-bans-government-employees-prediction-markets/
#KathyHochul #CFTC #business/regulation #GavinNewsom #J.B.Pritzker #RichardBlumenthal #MichaelSelig
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The Daily Beast Latest Articles | Trump’s Secret Agreement for His Tacky Ballroom Revealed by Leigh Kimmins
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The Washington Post reports that President Donald Trump approved a secretive, multimillion‑dollar White House ballroom renovation, knowing two months in advance that the East Wing would be demolished but not disclosing the plan publicly; construction began in September and a contract was signed in early October just before demolition started. Public Citizen sued to obtain the contract after the National Park Service and Interior Department ignored records requests, and a judge called the arrangement a “Rube Goldberg contraption” designed to evade congressional oversight. The agreement exempts the president, White House officials, and executive agencies from conflict‑of‑interest reviews, allowing dozens of major donors—including Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Palantir, and Google—to contribute anonymously despite holding billions in federal contracts. Critics such as Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal, law professor Kathleen Clark, and former congressional contractor Charles Tiefer say the anonymity and procedural loopholes are intended to hide improper influence, while the White House claims the “historic beautification” project is being funded entirely by private donations—estimated at $300 million—and costs no taxpayer money. An appeals court has allowed construction to continue while litigation proceeds.
Read more: https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-secret-agreement-for-his-tacky-ballroom-revealed/
#DonaldTrump #ElizabethWarren #RichardBlumenthal #LockheedMartin #PublicCitizen #CharlesTiefer #KathleenClark #JonGolinger #DavisIngle #RubeGoldberg
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Voteinorout 🇺🇸#RichardBlumenthal condemns #ICE after a Connecticut teen tied to an Afghan ally was detained, calling it unjust treatment of families who helped the #UnitedStates military, as the case fuels debate over immigration and #Policy.
The 19 year old Cheshire student was detained by ICE on April 6 after entering the U.S. in 2024 under humanitarian parole with a pending green card application. His fathe... https://instagr.am/p/DW-c2wIhSYo/
voteinorout on Instagram: "#RichardBlumenthal condemns #ICE after a Connecticut teen tied to an Afghan ally was detained, calling it unjust treatment of families who helped the #UnitedStates military, as the case fuels debate over immigration and #Policy. The 19 year old Cheshire student was detained by ICE on April 6 after entering the U.S. in 2024 under humanitarian parole with a pending green card application. His father, an Afghan interpreter who worked with U.S. troops, also faced detention. Blumenthal said he was “appalled by ICE’s aggressive tactics” and argued the family “deserve[s] protection not persecution.” A federal judge moved to block deportation, but the teen was transferred to a Massachusetts facility, raising legal questions about jurisdiction and due process. — I am furious & disgusted that ICE has arrested a Cheshire teen who came to the US because his family helped our troops in Afghanistan. This family deserves protection not prosecution. I am going to do everything I can to help this young man. Follow @senblumenthal for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"
30 likes, 1 comments - voteinorout on April 9, 2026: "#RichardBlumenthal condemns #ICE after a Connecticut teen tied to an Afghan ally was detained, calling it unjust treatment of families who helped the #UnitedStates military, as the case fuels debate over immigration and #Policy. The 19 year old Cheshire student was detained by ICE on April 6 after entering the U.S. in 2024 under humanitarian parole with a pending green card application. His father, an Afghan interpreter who worked with U.S. troops, also faced detention. Blumenthal said he was “appalled by ICE’s aggressive tactics” and argued the family “deserve[s] protection not persecution.” A federal judge moved to block deportation, but the teen was transferred to a Massachusetts facility, raising legal questions about jurisdiction and due process. — I am furious & disgusted that ICE has arrested a Cheshire teen who came to the US because his family helped our troops in Afghanistan. This family deserves protection not prosecution. I am going to do everything I can to help this young man. Follow @senblumenthal for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".
#RichardBlumenthal presses #MarkwayneMullin over the killing of Renee Good, challenging his past claim the shooting was “absolutely” justified and raising questions about accountability and investigation. #Politics #Police #Justice
During the exchange, #RichardBlumenthal asks if Mullin regrets saying the shooting was “absolutely” justified. #MarkwayneMullin responds that an officer made a “spli... https://instagr.am/p/DWM2T6JCNGz/
During the exchange, #RichardBlumenthal asks if Mullin regrets saying the shooting was “absolutely” justified. #MarkwayneMullin responds that an officer made a “spli... https://instagr.am/p/DWM2T6JCNGz/
voteinorout on Instagram: "#RichardBlumenthal presses #MarkwayneMullin over the killing of Renee Good, challenging his past claim the shooting was “absolutely” justified and raising questions about accountability and investigation. #Politics #Police #Justice During the exchange, #RichardBlumenthal asks if Mullin regrets saying the shooting was “absolutely” justified. #MarkwayneMullin responds that an officer made a “split decision,” arguing a vehicle can become a “lethal weapon,” but declines to directly retract the statement, saying “the investigation is going on.” Blumenthal counters that “there is no investigation,” alleging federal authorities blocked local review. Mullin replies that such cases are handled by federal agencies, stating “the FBI is looking at this case,” highlighting a dispute over jurisdiction and oversight. — FBI Director Kash Patel and other Trump officials stopped a planned federal civil rights probe by the DOJ into the murder of Renee Good. Six federal prosecutors resigned in protest following the decision. Follow @nowthisimpact for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson #usapolitics"
91 likes, 7 comments - voteinorout on March 22, 2026: "#RichardBlumenthal presses #MarkwayneMullin over the killing of Renee Good, challenging his past claim the shooting was “absolutely” justified and raising questions about accountability and investigation. #Politics #Police #Justice During the exchange, #RichardBlumenthal asks if Mullin regrets saying the shooting was “absolutely” justified. #MarkwayneMullin responds that an officer made a “split decision,” arguing a vehicle can become a “lethal weapon,” but declines to directly retract the statement, saying “the investigation is going on.” Blumenthal counters that “there is no investigation,” alleging federal authorities blocked local review. Mullin replies that such cases are handled by federal agencies, stating “the FBI is looking at this case,” highlighting a dispute over jurisdiction and oversight. — FBI Director Kash Patel and other Trump officials stopped a planned federal civil rights probe by the DOJ into the murder of Renee Good. Six federal prosecutors resigned in protest following the decision. Follow @nowthisimpact for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson #usapolitics".
Variety [Unofficial]Democratic Senators Slam Trump Administration’s Inaction on Reviewing Paramount’s Warner Bros. Deal for National Security Risks Over Backing by Arab Wealth Funds