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Arizona House approves repeal of pre-statehood abortion ban, sending it to Senate

Three Republicans joined all 29 Democrats in the Arizona House in voting to repeal the state's near-total ban on abortions. The measure moves to the state Senate next week.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

On Saturday, the capitals of four democracies were strengthened when the U.S. House finally passed long-stalled foreign-aid bills. The three overseas capitals - Kyiv, J...

On Saturday, the capitals of four democracies were strengthened when the U.S. House finally passed long-stalled foreign-aid bills. The three overseas capitals - Kyiv, Jerusalem and Taipei - were boosted by the $95 billion invested in security for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

Korea Times - Opinion - 2 hours ago

White House demands 'answers' from Israel after Gaza hospital mass grave claims

'We want to see this thoroughly and transparently investigated,' says US national security adviser; army spokesman: Grave in question was dug by Palestinians several months ago

Times of Israel - World - 3 hours ago

Anti-Israel Columbia protesters don't 'know what they're talking about,' House speaker says

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., spoke out on "Jesse Watters Primetime" after addressing students on Columbia University's campus, where he faced anti-Israel crowds.

Fox News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Pro-Palestinian college protests intensify -- Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are taking place at universities across the U.S., including in California, Texas and New York. Wednesday marked the eighth day of a contentious protest at Columbia University that prompted the school to cancel in-person classes and brought a visit from House Speaker Mike Johnson. Nancy Chen has the latest.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are taking place at universities across the U.S., including in California, Texas and New York. Wednesday marked the eighth day of a contentious protest at Columbia University that prompted the school to cancel in-person classes and brought a visit from House Speaker Mike Johnson. Nancy Chen has the latest.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Arizona House sends repeal of state's near-total abortion ban to Senate 

Measure clears first hurdle a week after a court concluded Arizona could enforce 1864 law, which offers only an exception for saving patient's life

Voice of America - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

'I've said before, you do the right thing, and you let the chips fall where they may,' said Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the U.S. House of...

'I've said before, you do the right thing, and you let the chips fall where they may,' said Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The chips were the 10,000 or 20,000 extra Ukrainians who died needlessly during the six months when the Republican Party blocked the sending of any more U.S. military aid to Ukraine.

Korea Times - Opinion - 5 hours ago

Arizona House votes to overturn abortion ban

It was the third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban, which was recently resurrected by a state court.

BBC News - Health - 5 hours ago

Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban -- It was the third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban, which was recently resurrected by a state court. -- US & Canada

It was the third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban, which was recently resurrected by a state court.

BBC News - US News - 5 hours ago

Arizona House votes to overturn abortion ban -- It was the third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban, which was recently resurrected by a state court. -- US & Canada

It was the third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban, which was recently resurrected by a state court.

BBC News - World - 5 hours ago

House Dem who called for Trump's arrest sympathetic to scandalous sibling

Rep. Brendan Boyle, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, frequently called for former President Trump's arrest, but has not done the same for his scandal-plagued brother, a fellow Democrat.

Fox News - Politics - 7 hours ago

US House approves aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan -- Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill on Saturday. The measure now heads to the U.S. Senate, which is expected to take up a vote early this week. VOA's Arash Arabasadi reports.

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill on Saturday. The measure now heads to the U.S. Senate, which is expected to take up a vote early this week. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi reports.

Voice of America - Politics - 7 hours ago

Biden meets at White House with Avigail Idan, 4, who was held hostage by Hamas

US president's top aide says sit-down with Israeli-American and her family 'a reminder of the work still to do' to free the remaining hostages

Times of Israel - World - 7 hours ago

US sent ATACMS missiles to Ukraine following Russia's use of NK missiles: White House

The United States has shipped longer-range tactical missiles to Ukraine for use in the fight against Russian forces following Moscow's use of North Korean ballistic missiles against the war-torn country, the White House confirmed Wednesday.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

House speaker heckled by protesters in campus visit

While the Speaker visited Columbia, police confronted Pro-Palestinian protesters at campuses in Texas and California.

BBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Ashley Judd, Aloe Blacc open up about deaths of Naomi Judd, Avicii in White House visit

Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc promote a White House suicide prevention strategy, speaking candidly about the deaths of musicians Naomi Judd and Avicii.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 9 hours ago

Democrat US House Rep. Donald Payne Dies at 65

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed the development on April 24.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Jill Biden has used the launch of the Wounded Warrior Project's annual Soldier Ride from the White House lawn, a multiday bike ride, to stress the importance of supporting service members.

Jill Biden has used the launch of the Wounded Warrior Project’s annual Soldier Ride from the White House lawn, a multiday bike ride, to stress the importance of supporting service members.

AP News - Politics - 9 hours ago

House Speaker Johnson drowned out by booing crowds at Columbia University speech

Speaker Johnson called on Columbia University's president to resign amid ongoing controversial student protests over the Gaza war.

CNBC - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

House Speaker Johnson drowned out by booing crowds at Columbia University speech on Gaza protests

Speaker Johnson called on Columbia University's president to resign amid ongoing controversial student protests over the Gaza war.

CNBC - Politics - 9 hours ago

Arizona House passes abortion ban repeal bill -- Arizona's House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced an effort to repeal the state's Civil War-era abortion ban that's set to go into effect June 8. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the latest from Phoenix.

Arizona's House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced an effort to repeal the state's Civil War-era abortion ban that's set to go into effect June 8. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the latest from Phoenix.

CBS News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

House speaker calls for Columbia president's resignation amid protests -- House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.

House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.

CBS News - Politics - 9 hours ago

Arizona House Votes to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban, Sending Bill to State Senate

Three Republicans joined Democrats in repealing the law.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Arizona House Votes To Repeal 1864 Near-Total Abortion Ban

Three Republicans joined in with all 29 Democrats on Wednesday to repeal a law that predated Arizona’s statehood and provides no exceptions for rape or incest.

Huffington Post - Politics - 10 hours ago

Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban after several failed attempts

For the third time in three weeks, state House Democrats are seeking to reverse a near-total ban on the procedure following an Arizona Supreme Court ruling.

NBC News - Politics - 10 hours ago

Arizona House advances repeal of state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate

A proposed repeal of Arizona's near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle two weeks after a court concluded the state can enforce the 1864 law, w

Washington Times - US News - 11 hours ago

Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate

For a third straight week, Democrats at the Arizona Legislature are attempting to repeal the state’s near-total ban on abortions after a court concluded the state can enforce the long-dormant law that permits the procedure only to save a patient’s life.

AP News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

The House is practically functioning as a parliament, with Mike Johnson as its 'prime minister'

While the U.S. doesn't have a parliamentary system, America has been functioning with a coalition government, with Mike Johnson acting as the "prime minister."

Fox News - Politics - 11 hours ago

Speaker Mike Johnson promises not to retaliate against rebellious House Republicans

A trio of rebellious conservatives nearly derailed House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to move foreign aid to a vote last week, but the speaker said he does not want to punish them.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

House Speaker Johnson Delivers Remarks After Visiting Jewish Students at Columbia

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-L.a) delivers remarks at 3:45 p.m. ET on April 24, after he visits the Columbia University...

Epoch Times - US News - 12 hours ago

LAPD had no security at mayor's house when intruder broke in; suspect targeted Bass, D.A. says

Prosecutors filed burglary and vandalism charges against a man who they said smashed a glass door at Mayor Karen Bass' home, leaving a trail of blood as he attempted to access several bedrooms.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Inside US House speaker Mike Johnson's conversion on aid for Ukraine

Breakthrough move to hold vote followed campaign by evangelical Christians and intelligence chiefs

Irish Times - World - 14 hours ago

Biden signs foreign aid bill, clearing the way for new weapons for Ukraine -- "It's a good day for America, it's a good day for Europe and it's a good day for world peace," Mr. Biden said in remarks from the White House.

President Biden is speaking from the White House after signing a long-sought foreign aid package that provides assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

CBS News - Politics - 15 hours ago

House prices will rise and mortgage rates fall, Lloyds Bank says

Britain’s biggest bank predicts three rate cuts this year

Evening Standard - Business - 17 hours ago

Dog rescued after getting trapped under house

Specialist crews had to dig a tunnel under the property to gain access and rescue three-year-old poodle Jock.

Sky News - Weird - 21 hours ago

U.S. closer to potential TikTok ban after House vote -- April 22

An overwhelming majority of the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favour of legislation that would force an ultimatum on TikTok’s parent company, which is partly Chinese owned, to sell within a year or face an outright ban.

CBC News - World - 22 hours ago

Union takes step to represent Amazon warehouse workers in Laval, Que. Joe Bongiorno - News - Canada - Montreal - | April 23 - |

A Quebec-based union is trying to represent hundreds of Amazon.com Inc. workers at a warehouse in Laval, Que., a first of its kind in Canada if they succeed.

CBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Median house price hits record high of $1.6 million

The city has recorded five consecutive quarters of house price growth – a streak that surprised experts.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Disgraced former representative George Santos ends latest House race

The former congressman was ousted from the House of Representatives in December and currently faces 23 federal criminal charges, including charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

More than a third of Gen Z, millennials seek help from their parents to afford a house down payment

Young homebuyers are combating high home prices by asking their parents for help with home down payments.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

House next to Obamas' Kenwood home, once linked to Tony Rezko, nears completion

A Chicago couple has invested at least $4.2 million into building a three-story yellow brick home.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Maggie Rogers at the House of Blues [Photos] -- April 22, 2024 | 10:30am

Paste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.

Jezebel - Business - 1 day ago

House passes critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan along with a TikTok ban

The bills amount to a $95 billion aid package in total.

NBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Mica Ertegun's East 81st Townhouse Hits Market

The interior designer and original kilim influencer’s Manhattan home was her greatest calling card.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Israeli startup unveils AI robot capable of house chores

Founded by Prof. Amnon Shashua, Mentee Robotics is set to release a new AI robot that can understand human instructions in simple language and carry out multiple tasks around the house; It will be available for purchase in 2025

YNET News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Households in line for energy price cuts of up to 20pc

Consumers could be in line for energy price cuts of up to 20pc after wholesale energy costs fell to a fraction of what they were during the height of the e...

Independent.ie - Business - 2 days ago

Until they become self aware: Israeli startup unveils AI robot capable of house chores

Founded by Prof. Amnon Shashua, Mentee Robotics is set to release a new AI robot that can understand human instructions in simple language and carry out multiple tasks around the house; It will be available for purchase in 2025

YNET News - Technology - 2 days ago

Lobbying in Leinster House: How Dáil chair's private dining room was used by big business

Protesting, campaigning and advocating are part and parcel of the activities of Leinster House. Some carry placards outside the gate, others hold briefings...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 2 days ago

TikTok says US House bill that could ban app would 'trample' free speech

TikTok repeated its free-speech concerns about a bill passed by the House of Representatives that would ban the popular social media app.

One America News Network - Technology - 2 days ago

Mike Johnson Is Still Speaker, For Now -- The House approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, but Johnson still might pay a price.

The House approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Saturday, as Speaker Mike Johnson faced a crucial test.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Jonathan Knight helps historic New England homes find the right stuff on 'Farmhouse Fixer'

The New Kids on the Block star and designer Kristina Crestin open up about the new season of their hit HGTV series.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 3 days ago

The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the U.S., but don't expect the app to go away any time soon

The House passed legislation to ban TikTok in the United States if the social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 days ago

Sex and Our City, Part 2: Anti-vice campaigners target dance halls, movie houses and sex work

Imagine you are a traveling salesman around 1900. One evening you arrive in Lancaster at the train station at the corner of Chestnut and North Queen streets. You cross Chestnut

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Calmes: Hapless House Republicans weaponized impeachment. It backfired

The spectacular failures of House Republican attempts to humiliate Joe Biden and Alejandro Mayorkas are a win for the Constitution.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok

The legislation requires the popular video sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company in order to operate in the US. It should next move onto the Senate for a vote.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 4 days ago

House Passes Ukraine, Israel Aid: How It Happened

The House approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Saturday, as Speaker Mike Johnson faced a crucial test.

New York Magazine - Politics - 4 days ago

House passes potential TikTok ban that Biden says he'll sign

Bill would prevent TikTok from appearing in app stores unless company’s Chinese owners divest

Independent UK - Technology - 4 days ago

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle

With overwhelming support, the House approved the Ukraine portion, a $61 billion aid package, in a strong showing of American backing.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 days ago

House passes foreign aid bills and bill that could ban TikTok

The House passed a series of spending bills that includes $60.8 billion of Ukraine aid and over $26 billion in aid to Israel. The House also voted to effectively ban the social media platform TikTok if it doesn't divest from its Chinese parent company.

NBC News - Technology - 4 days ago

House passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid, potential TikTok ban

President Biden first proposed a funding package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the U.S. border in October.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon

The House has passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year.

AP News - Technology - 4 days ago

TikTok could be banned in US after House of Representatives passes bill

If the bill becomes law, the Chinese owner of the popular video-sharing app will have nine months to sell its stake - with a possible three-month extension while a sale is in progress - or face a ban.

Sky News - Technology - 4 days ago

U.S House to vote on long-awaited $95 billion Ukraine, Israel aid package

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a $95 billion legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Unlikely alliance clears way for House vote on Israel and Ukraine aid

A bipartisan House coalition took a key step toward moving to a vote on aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The full House will now vote on the legislation this weekend. A separate bill could pave the way for a ban on TikTok. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.

NBC News - Technology - 5 days ago

Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward

The House has pushed a $95-billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies closer to passage.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 5 days ago

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse in New York

Donald Trump was inside Manhattan Supreme Court when the man set himself on fire outside, during the last phase of jury selection.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

15% Enlisted Pay Hike, Other Proposed Quality-of-Life Improvements Get Big Boost from House Lawmakers -- The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act would enact most of the key recommendations from the military quality-of...

The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act would enact most of the key recommendations from the military quality-of-life report released last week by a committee subpanel, including giving junior enlisted service members a 15% raise.

Military.com - Opinion - 5 days ago

Republicans could keep House in 2024 despite dysfunction

The Republicans’ House majority is teetering on the brink of collapse, but the dysfunction doesn’t appear to have put much of a damper on their 2024 prospects.

Washington Examiner - US News - 5 days ago

House Republicans probe secret COVID-19 emails between Fauci aide and Boston...

House Republicans are probing the private email exchange between a BU epidemiologist and Anthony Fauci's direct assistant following whistleblower testimony.

Washington Examiner - Health - 5 days ago

Mobileye founder gives sneak peek into human-like AI robot doing household chores

Israeli startup Mentee Robotics debuts prototype of general-purpose robot that can move everywhere, clean dishes, do the laundry, work in warehouses... and learns on the fly

Times of Israel - Business - 6 days ago

What's inside the $95-billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel

What's in the House package of bills to provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance in Gaza?

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 6 days ago

Despite opposition, paid sick time and safety leave bill passes Delaware House committee

DOVER— Republican lawmakers opposed a bill requiring Delaware employers to offer earned sick time and safety leave, though it received enough support to be released from committee on Tuesday. …

Bay to Bay News - Business - 7 days ago

Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes' steakhouse shares sneak peek

The NFL champions and off-field best friends are going into business together with a very sleek-looking restaurant.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 7 days ago

House's Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden's support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job

President Joe Biden says that he strongly supports a proposal from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 7 days ago

Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson's plan for US aid to Ukraine, allies uncertain

House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed back against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 8 days ago

House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial

House impeachment managers have walked two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas across the Capitol to the Senate, forcing senators to convene a trial

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 8 days ago

White House deems House impeachment inquiry 'over,' President Biden formally declines to testify

President Biden formally declined to testify at the request of House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky. regarding his family's business dealings.

Fox News - Politics - 8 days ago

Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House, judge finds

Former federal government adviser was ‘hellbent’ on having sex with colleague

Independent UK - World - 9 days ago

US House speaker Mike Johnson drumming up support to pass Israel aid

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, the chamber's No.2 Republican, says the House will respond to Iran's attack with 'legislation that supports our ally Israel and holds Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable'

YNET News - World - 10 days ago

White House announces $7.4B student debt cancellation to give 'breathing room,' takes dig at House GOP

The White House on Friday will announce it is canceling an additional $7.4 billion in student loan debt for 277,000 borrowers.

Fox News - Business - 12 days ago

New 'visit a heat pump' scheme aims to help householders make clean tech switch

A new website enables people to visit homes near them with a working heat pump to see it and ask users about the low-carbon technology.

Independent UK - Technology - 14 days ago

Best seats in the house help ticketing platform Seat Unique to soar

An entrepreneurial struggle to find Adele tickets led to marriage - and one booming luxury tickets business

Evening Standard - Business - 14 days ago

House Speaker Delays Sending Mayorkas Impeachment Articles To Senate

The delay comes as Senate Republicans explore strategies to exert political pressure on Democrats, which includes the possibility of disrupting Senate proceedings. Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, originally planned to send the articles to the Senate on Wednesday.

International Business Times - US News - 14 days ago

'You're gonna pack the jails': Phoenix targets unhoused with camping ban

City Council committee OKs banning unhoused people from camping near schools, childcare facilities and shelters despite concerns about enforcement.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 19 days ago

GOP lawmaker denounces LGBTQ+ people during sermon in Arizona House

Rep. Lupe Diaz calls U.S. “unrighteous” thanks to trans people, non-Christians.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 20 days ago

The White House doesn't understand Israeli domestic politics

Opinion: American politicians might be Israel's best friends, even selling weapons and providing political cover with the UN, but they seem to have a basic misunderstanding of what motivates the Israeli decision-making process; unlike what they believe, removing Netanyahu from power won't weaken tensions in bilateral relations

YNET News - Opinion - 20 days ago

White House wants Moon to have its own time zone

The US government has asked Nasa to develop a way to keep track of time on the Moon.

BBC News - Science - 21 days ago

House prices fell in March – this is what happens next

Estate agents say activity is picking up but the cost of a mortgage is still very high, writes James Moore. A couple of interest rate cuts won’t do much to help hard-pressed first time buyers struggling to get on the housing ladder

Independent UK - Business - 22 days ago

President Biden Hosts Easter Egg Roll at White House

President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden hosted a wet and windy White House Easter egg roll. The Biden family spent Easter weekend at Camp David, returning with his son Hunter, his wife, Melissa, and their little boy, Beau.

Inside Edition - Politics - 23 days ago

Concerns over U.S. TikTok ban escalate among creators and users after House bill passes

“There are so many important things happening on this app,” said TikTok creator Freddie Smith in a video.

NBC News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Russia's Space-based Nuke: White House confirms of solid intelligence on anti-satellite weapon

The White House’s statement comes just hours after Russia refuted early reports which claimed that they had developed and deployed a nuclear weapon in space to take down US satellites

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

House Expels George Santos by Two-Thirds Vote

The resolution passed 311 to 114, making Santos the sixth lawmaker in history to be expelled from the House.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 months ago

George Santos Used Campaign Funds for Botox, OnlyFans: House Committee

This is just the latest on a long line of scandals involving the embattled Santos, who was exposed as a frequent fibber who falsified his resume and family history shortly after being elected to Congress last year.

Inside Edition - Politics - 5 months ago

House Republicans Are Ready to Shut Down the Government, Even Though It Will Hurt Veterans

As we stare down the prospect of another government shutdown due to House Republican time-wasting, House Republicans continue to argue that their party is the party for veterans. Their actions say otherwise.

Military.com - Opinion - 7 months ago

Fintechs Made "Massive Profits" on PPP Loans and Sometimes Engaged in Fraud, House Committee Report Finds

An investigation that began after reporting by ProPublica finds lax anti-fraud standards, executives who cashed in for themselves and contempt for small loan applications that would generate minimal fees. “Delete them,” one executive wrote.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

The Great SoCal House Hunt

Buying a home for the first time is one of life’s sweet milestones.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 years ago

Oath Keepers in the State House: How a Militia Movement Took Root in the Republican Mainstream

A membership roster for the Oath Keepers, a violent extremist group whose followers have been charged in the Jan. 6 insurrection, includes state lawmakers, congressional candidates, and local government and GOP officials.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 years ago

House Bill Would Blow Up the Massive IRAs of the Superwealthy

The proposed reform stems from a ProPublica story that detailed how PayPal founder Peter Thiel had amassed $5 billion, tax-free, in a Roth IRA. If the bill passes, Roth accounts would be capped at $20 million for high-income individuals.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 years ago