Despite public tensions, Elon Musk donated $5 million to Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC, part of a broader $277 million spending campaign to support Trump and Republican candidates in the 2024-2025 election cycle
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill allocated $45 billion for ICE detention facilities, portions of which have been awarded to CoreCivic and GEO Group–that both donated to Trump’s campaign
Paul Atkins, serving as SEC chair in the second Trump administration, attended the launch party for Trump’s Georgetown MAGA private member’s club before approving a Donald Trump Jr.-backed company, GrabAGun, to trade publicly, raising concerns about potential regulatory capture.
Nicholas Kent, formerly a policy officer at for-profit college association CECU, was sworn in as Under Secretary of Education, signaling potential deregulation and reduced oversight of higher education institutions. The Senate confirmed his nomination with a narrow 50-45 vote, amid concerns about …
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) developed an AI tool aimed at eliminating 50% of federal regulations by January 2026, targeting approximately 100,000 rules across multiple agencies using AI-driven analysis
President Trump used his Scottish golf course as a strategic venue for high-level diplomatic meetings, negotiating a new US-EU trade deal and discussing economic interests while simultaneously pursuing British Open hosting rights for Turnberry. During a five-day visit, Trump met with UK Prime …
The FCC approved Paramount’s merger deal with Skydance—after the media company paid Trump $16 million to settle his frivolous lawsuit and canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Columbia University agreed to pay a $200 million fine to settle federal investigations into alleged discrimination violations after the Trump administration froze $1.3 billion in funding and terminated grants
Trump Media and Technology Group purchased $2 billion worth of bitcoin and related securities in an effort to become a crypto treasury company– –joining other Trump-family linked businesses pursuing the same strategy
Comprehensive analysis reveals the Trump administration defied 57 of 165 adverse court rulings (35% noncompliance), marking an unprecedented challenge to judicial authority. Multiple legal experts warn this pattern represents a critical constitutional crisis, with potential breakdown of checks and …
President Trump signed the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act), creating the first federal regulatory system for stablecoins. The legislation requires 100% reserve backing and monthly public disclosures, simultaneously establishing a legal framework that …
In a significant escalation of institutional capture, President Trump fired 17 inspectors general across multiple federal agencies in late January 2025. The mass firings, done without the legally required 30-day congressional notice, targeted watchdogs investigating potential misconduct in agencies …
Donald Trump’s second inaugural fund received over $19 million from fossil fuel companies, including $2 million from Chevron and $1 million donations from ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and Occidental Petroleum. These donations came after Trump promised oil executives at a Mar-a-Lago meeting …
Following the Trump administration’s termination of most US foreign aid programs, at least 17 developing countries spent over $17 million on US lobbying firms with close ties to the president. These countries seek to secure alternative funding, military support, and negotiate access to …
After Elon Musk’s direct involvement ends, DOGE operatives remain strategically positioned across government agencies, continuing to transform bureaucratic infrastructure through targeted personnel changes and contract cancellations.
Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” signed July 4, 2025 expanded SNAP work requirements to ages 18-64, affecting parents with children 14+, veterans, homeless individuals, and former foster youth. CBO projects 2.4-3 million Americans will lose benefits. Simultaneously …
Trump has increased his net worth by billions of dollars through business deals he made since returning to office—though his financials were in dire straits just last year under the weight of massive civil penalties and liabilities
Paramount Global agreed to pay $16 million to President Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over a ‘60 Minutes’ pre-election interview with Kamala Harris. The settlement includes no apology and appears to be strategically timed to support Paramount’s …
The Trump administration fired nearly all USAID employees by placing them on administrative leave, cutting the workforce from over 10,000 to 294 employees (97% reduction). The mass firing disrupted humanitarian programs globally and prompted lawsuits from the American Foreign Service Association. …
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration is seeking to loosen SEC regulations on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) and confidential reporting requirements, representing a significant deregulatory push that could impact investor protections and …
Brookings June 26, 2025, analysis warned Trump’s deployment of 700 Marines and 4,000 federalized National Guard to LA violates Posse Comitatus Act. Trump invoked 10 USC §12406 (not Insurrection Act) claiming “inherent constitutional authority” to protect federal property. …
President Trump has systematically undermined post-Watergate institutional safeguards by firing inspectors general, challenging civil service protections, and seeking to neutralize oversight mechanisms established after the Nixon era. Key actions include dismissing Merit Systems Protection Board …
Trump’s net worth has doubled to $5.4 billion since returning to office as he commercializes the presidency through luxury product sales, foreign real estate deals, and cryptocurrency ventures
The Trump family launched World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture with significant financial implications, demonstrating potential conflicts of interest and leveraging of political power for personal financial gain.
Trump Media sought SEC approval to launch a combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, with a proposed asset allocation of 75% Bitcoin and 25% Ethereum. The ETF, to be listed on NYSE Arca, will be custodied by Crypto.com and sponsored by Yorkville America Digital, representing an expansion of Trump’s …
CNN tracked at least 128,709 federal workers laid off or targeted for layoffs by June 26, 2025. The New York Times reported over 58,500 confirmed cuts, 76,000 employee buyouts, and 149,000 other planned reductions totaling 12% of the 2.4 million civilian federal workforce. This represents the most …
President Trump’s 2024 financial disclosure revealed he earned approximately $57.4 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture launched during his presidential campaign, alongside $1.2 million from NFT collectibles. These earnings represent a significant monetization of his …
A federal district judge in Northern California ruled on June 12, 2025, that the Trump administration’s federalization of California National Guard and deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles likely violated the Posse Comitatus Act and principles of federalism. The judge found the …
The Senate confirmed Billy Long, a former Republican congressman who previously sought to abolish the IRS, as the agency’s new commissioner. Long was confirmed on a 53-44 party-line vote despite concerns about his past work with a firm involved in pandemic tax credit fraud and his lack of tax …
DOJ under the Trump administration has significantly reduced foreign corporate bribery investigations, closing about half of open cases and focusing narrowly on misconduct that directly harms US economic and national security interests.
Cara Petersen, acting enforcement director of the CFPB, resigned after criticizing the Trump administration’s systematic dismantling of the agency. She highlighted dramatic staff cuts from 1,750 to potentially 200 employees, dismissal of over 20 enforcement cases, and the elimination of key …
On June 9, 2025, the Department of Justice under Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche released updated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) guidelines, effectively ending the four-month enforcement pause instituted by a Trump administration executive order. The new guidelines fundamentally reshape …
Trump has made $1.2 billion from cryptocurrency ventures—including NFTs, $TRUMP memecoins, token sales from World Liberty Financial, and a $2.2 billion stablecoin—across his 2024 presidential campaign and deals in his second term
Major donors to Trump’s inaugural fund, like Pilgrim’s Pride and Ripple Labs, have already seen benefits from the government–Ripple settled a $2 billion SEC case for just $50 million and Pilgrim’s Pride’s parent company won USDA approvals
Over 275,000 federal civil service layoffs announced by Trump/DOGE, not including contractors. CNN tracked 128,709 workers laid off/targeted by June 26. NYT tracked 58,500 confirmed cuts, 76,000 buyouts, 149,000 planned reductions (12% of 2.4M civilian workers). Government paying 154,000+ employees …
Department of Labor reported 59,000 federal jobs eliminated by June 2025 under DOGE initiative, with additional 154,000 employees (6% of 2.3 million civilian workforce) participating in deferred resignation program paying full salary and benefits through September 30, 2025 to accelerate exodus of …
Federal workforce reduced by 59,000 positions with additional 154,000 employees on paid administrative leave through deferred resignation program designed to accelerate exodus of career officials, implementing Project 2025’s government reduction goals. OMB Director Russell Vought explicitly …
Trump-allied lobbying and consulting firms have received offers as high as $5 million for assistance in soliciting a pardon from the president
The SEC dismissed its lawsuit against Binance after the crypto exchange platform accepted $2 billion worth of Trump’s USD1 stablecoin in a transaction with state-backed Emirati investment firm MGX
Paramount Global settled Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit over a 2023 ‘60 Minutes’ interview for $16 million, with no direct payment to Trump and an agreement to release future candidate interview transcripts. The settlement comes amid Paramount’s pending merger with Skydance …
Trump hosted an exclusive cryptocurrency dinner with 220 top memecoin holders, including foreign nationals like Justin Sun facing SEC lawsuits. House Democrats demanded a DOJ investigation into potential violations of federal bribery laws and the foreign emoluments clause.
President Donald Trump pardoned former Republican Representative Michael Grimm, who served seven months in prison for tax fraud and resigned from Congress in 2015. The pardon was part of a broader clemency effort targeting individuals with felony convictions similar to legal challenges faced by …
In a systematic display of political patronage, Trump granted executive clemency to a series of convicted individuals, prioritizing wealthy campaign contributors and ardent MAGA loyalists. These pardons represent a dramatic expansion of Trump’s first-term pardon strategy, transforming the …
The Trump administration rescinded Biden-era guidance warning employers about adding cryptocurrency to employee 401(k) plans, with a subsequent executive order on August 7, 2025, further expanding alternative asset investment options. This action allows for more cryptocurrency and digital asset …
Paramount has paid $16 million to President Trump to settle a lawsuit over a 60 Minutes pre-election interview with Kamala Harris, as part of its strategy to gain DOJ approval for a merger with Skydance. The settlement includes no apology and funds for Trump’s presidential library.
Trump pardoned reality TV couple Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted in 2022 for defrauding banks of over $30 million and evading federal taxes, after their daughter—an RNC speaker and Trump supporter—lobbied for their clemency
Trump Media planned to raise $2.5 billion in equity and debt to build a massive bitcoin reserve, as the president continued to cash in on cryptocurrency while in control of the industry’s regulatory landscape
Trump and his family have monetized the presidency to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars without significant public outcry and institutional pushback after his early purge of federal ethics watchdogs
President Trump hosted a memecoin dinner where top cryptocurrency investors, including Justin Sun, a Chinese billionaire, paid over $145 million to attend, with Democratic lawmakers raising serious concerns about foreign influence and potential corruption
Trump hosted a black-tie gala for 220 top memecoin investors at his Virginia golf club, with attendees having spent a combined $148 million on the token. The event raised significant ethical concerns due to the majority of top investors being from foreign exchanges, potentially circumventing US …