The Obama Foundation is recruiting unpaid volunteers for its $850 million Chicago presidential center while CEO Valerie Jarrett earns $740,000 a year. Critics say the contrast highlights growing questions about nonprofit priorities.
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This Ark Midnight intelligence briefing examines Chinese influence operations, the global shift toward digital currencies, and rising tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
The parents of Hayes Heller say their toddler suffered severe neurological damage after receiving routine vaccinations. Their case took more than a decade to resolve through the federal vaccine injury compensation system.
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned sham charities linked to Hamas and North Korean IT operatives accused of defrauding American companies. Officials say the schemes helped fund terrorism and weapons programs.
Debate continues over the release and transparency of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network. Critics and lawmakers are questioning how Attorney General Pam Bondi has handled the disclosure of the files.
A federal appeals court finalized the termination of the Biden-era SAVE student loan repayment plan after reversing a lower court ruling. The decision impacts millions of borrowers and ends a years-long legal battle over the program.
Tax filings reveal that several former Obama administration officials received large salaries while working for the Obama Foundation. CEO Valerie Jarrett reportedly earned about $740,000 in 2024 as the foundation expanded staffing and operations.
An investigation uncovered dozens of hospice companies registered to a single Los Angeles address, many appearing inactive or unreachable. Authorities warn the pattern could signal large-scale Medicare fraud.
The war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel is escalating as Tehran launches attacks on ships and regional infrastructure. The growing conflict is also disrupting global oil markets and international trade routes.
A new investigation explores why the U.S. response to explosive Epstein-related financial records appears stalled while foreign probes expand. The report links Treasury silence, Deutsche Bank overlap, and leaked international correspondence to deeper unanswered questions.
An in-depth analysis explores claims that modern legal frameworks can be used strategically to reward wrongdoing and silence opposition. The piece examines how litigation, regulation, and financial pressure may reshape power inside institutions.
Declassified records reveal that Cold War mind-control research connected to the CIA’s MKUltra program extended to Australia. Experiments conducted at the University of Sydney explored whether hypnosis could influence people to perform dangerous or anti-social acts.
Energy companies across the global LNG supply chain have triggered force majeure clauses after Gulf shipments were disrupted. The move reflects growing instability in energy markets as conflict spreads across the Middle East.
President Donald Trump introduced the Ratepayer Protection Pledge to shield American households from rising electricity costs tied to AI data centers. Major tech companies agreed to fund their own energy and infrastructure needs.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a plan to expand free childcare beginning with a pilot program for two-year-olds. The initiative is intended to grow into a universal childcare system serving families across the city.
Britain is reconsidering its 78% tax rate on North Sea oil and gas production after slower investment and industry concerns. The move could reshape future energy investment and production in the region.
A Georgia bill would hold sanctuary jurisdictions financially accountable for damages tied to crimes committed by illegal immigrants they protect. Supporters argue it would pressure local leaders to cooperate with existing law.
America’s aging baby boomers are driving consumer spending, AI investment, and healthcare job growth. But demographic shifts may slow future economic expansion.