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theglobeandmail.comsports3 days ago
Minister McKenzie Estimates R31 Million Cost for South Africa World Cup Delegation
South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture reported an estimated R31 million in taxpayer funds for a delegation to the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Democratic Alliance had sought detailed expense and membership information over the past two months.
abcnews.go.compolitics17 days ago
Pennsylvania Planned Parenthood Affiliates List Endocrine and Gender-Identity Codes for Cross-Sex Hormones
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania and Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania direct use of billing code E34.9 when prescribing cross-sex hormones. The affiliates received more than $14.8 million in taxpayer funds from July 2020 through June 2025. Health experts…
rediff.compolitics29 days ago
Administration Transfers $397 Million to Secret Service Accounts
The Trump administration moved nearly $400 million in taxpayer funds to Secret Service accounts in two transfers this month. Lawmakers have raised questions about whether any of the money could support construction of a new White House ballroom.
slashgear.comworld32 days ago
Government Report Finds No Reliable Method to Verify Eligibility for Federal Payments
A government report states that federal agencies lack a consistent process to confirm whether payments reach only eligible recipients. The finding covers multiple programs that distribute taxpayer funds.
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onwardstate.comworld34 days ago
U.S. State Department settles lawsuit over Palestinian Authority funding
The settlement bars U.S. taxpayer funds to the Palestinian Authority for ten years if it continues its Martyrs Fund payments. Plaintiff Sarri Singer, injured in a 2003 Jerusalem bus bombing, said the outcome enforces the Taylor Force Act.
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Benzingapolitics50 days ago
Senator Links Pentagon Rare Earth Deal to Family Business
A Democratic senator posted on social media Thursday alleging that a Pentagon contract for rare-earth magnets directed $600 million in taxpayer funds to a company connected to the president's family. The post referenced a ProPublica report on the transaction.
Military.compolitics59 days ago
Trump Shows Reporters White House Ballroom Construction Site
President Trump led reporters on a tour of the ongoing ballroom construction at the White House on Tuesday. He defended the project and said private donors will cover the $400 million building cost while the administration seeks $1 billion in taxpayer funds for security features.
Nbc Newspolitics66 days ago
Senate Republicans Divided on $1 Billion White House Ballroom Funding After Briefing
Senate Republicans received a private briefing on a proposal to allocate $1 billion in taxpayer funds for a White House ballroom project. Senators expressed questions about the spending breakdown and its effect on the federal deficit. The funding is part of a broader bill to supp…
New York Postpolitics66 days ago
DHS Inspector General Audits ICE Program to Convert Vacant Buildings into Detention Facilities
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General announced an audit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's acquisition and conversion of facilities for immigrant detention. The program, which spent $38 billion under former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…
nbcnews.compolitics66 days ago
Kash Patel and Sen. Van Hollen Trade Accusations at Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing
Patel responded to questions about a magazine report by accusing the Maryland Democrat of drinking with a convicted felon on taxpayer funds and running up a $7,000 bar tab. Both men agreed to take the military-style audit test for alcohol dependency. Patel has sued The Atlantic f…
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abcnews.go.comfinance72 days ago
Trump Defends White House Ballroom Renovation Cost Estimate
President Trump defended the revised $400 million price tag for a White House ballroom renovation on Wednesday, one day after Senate Republicans proposed adding $1 billion in taxpayer funds for security enhancements. The project was originally promoted as costing less than half t…
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ABC Newspolitics72 days ago
Rep. Nancy Mace Releases Names From Congressional Sexual Misconduct Settlements
South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said she obtained more than 1,000 pages of records from the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights through a subpoena. The documents detail settlements totaling more than $338,000 paid with taxpayer funds over a 10-year period ending in…
Nbc Newspolitics81 days ago
Republicans Introduce Bill for $400 Million White House Ballroom
Senate Republicans proposed legislation to provide $400 million in taxpayer funds for a new White House ballroom following an assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The project aims to enhance security for large events, but faces divis…
tass.compolitics83 days ago
Senate Republicans Introduce Bill Package to Combat Federal Benefit Fraud
Republican senators have proposed legislation aimed at reducing fraud in federal programs. The package targets issues in areas such as COVID relief and Medicaid. It seeks to save significant taxpayer funds through various reforms.
rt.comworld84 days ago
Justice Department Secures $300 Million for New Fraud Enforcement Division
The U.S. Justice Department's new National Fraud Enforcement Division has obtained $300 million in funding to address fraud across the country. In recent days, the division has announced several indictments, convictions, and sentences related to fraud involving millions of dollar…
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Task Force Suspends 447 Hospices, 23 Home Health Agencies in LA Over $600M Fraud Suspicions
An anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance has suspended 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies in Los Angeles amid investigations into suspected fraud totaling more than $600 million. The suspensions represent a 539% increase from 70 reported at the beginning of A…
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Los Angeles Councilmember Enters Plea in Nearly $1 Million Scandal Involving Wife's Firm
A Los Angeles city councilmember entered a plea in a case involving the alleged funneling of nearly $1 million to his wife's firm. The allegations also include the use of taxpayer funds for her health insurance. The case stems from actions during his tenure in city government.