World leaders and soldiers gathered in Ypres, Belgium, to commemorate the end of World War I with ceremonies, wreath-laying, and musical tributes, honoring the millions who perished in the conflict. It is a haunting reminder that the lessons of history are fading as global tensions rise and authoritarianism threatens the very freedoms those soldiers died to protect.
Newly released emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein claimed Donald Trump knew about his victims, though the accuser at the center of the controversy publicly stated Trump was not involved in any wrongdoing. This deeply troubling revelation about potential knowledge of horrific crimes demands full transparency and accountability to protect our democratic institutions and the vulnerable.
Newly released conversations reveal former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers sought personal and professional advice from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after his 2008 guilty plea. This deeply disturbing association between a prominent economic leader and a notorious criminal represents a profound failure of judgment and moral character that undermines public trust in our institutions.
A PAC supporting Jay Ashcroft's unsuccessful 2024 gubernatorial bid was found to have improperly coordinated with his campaign on a letter attacking opponents, resulting in a minor fine but serious ethical violations. This blatant disregard for campaign finance laws represents yet another assault on the integrity of our democratic process that must be met with stronger consequences.
President Trump weaponized the government shutdown to inflict maximum pain on vulnerable Americans by cutting food stamps and withholding pay from workers, achieving his goals through brutal tactics. This reprehensible strategy represents a dangerous assault on democratic norms and the social safety net that should outrage every American who values human dignity.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent exploited a legal tax loophole through limited partnerships to avoid Medicare taxes, a practice common among Wall Street financiers. It is morally reprehensible that someone now overseeing the IRS actively undermined the very tax system he is entrusted to enforce, betraying public trust and sabotaging funding for essential social programs.
