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Nick Szabo· 2026-04-03 04:45
RT theleahfiles (@leahfiles)Fun fact: Ballard Partners, her old lobbying firm, went from $19M a year to $82M+ in 2025 because Ms Bondi signed 14 memos on day 1, including getting rid of the FARA requirement. They also represented all 3 parties in the Warner Bros “deal”, including both competitors and the seller. Oh, and conveniently represented many of the Epstein parties (Apollo group, JP Morgan, etc) for 3 months before DOJ said there was nothing to see here. They were first time clients…and for 3 months ...
QDRO Acquisition(QADRU) - Prospectus(update)
2026-03-20 21:14
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2026. Registration No. 333-290203 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________________ AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ____________________ QDRO Acquisition Corp. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ____________________ | Cayman Islands | 6770 | 39-3579842 | | --- | --- | --- | | (State or other jurisdiction of | (Primary Standard In ...
Kushner's financial interests raise questions about his role negotiating for U.S.
MSNBC· 2026-03-20 20:07
The president's son-in-law Jared Kushner is representing the United States in negotiations abroad with some of the countries he's seeking personal investments from. What can go wrong? MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now ...
‘The World Series of corruption’: Ex-ethics czar blasts Trump’s profiteering in second term
MSNBC· 2026-03-17 04:45
Eisen, he was the chief ethics czar under President Obama, is the co-founder and executive chair of the Democracy Defenders Fund. Look, what would Michael Steele say. This is simple.You cannot, when I worked in government, I literally, I couldn't take a ticket, a free ticket to a game without calling up the lawyers and the lawyers. HE IS OUT HERE NEGOTIATING IS PROBLEMATIC, NOT JUST BECAUSE I HATE ON THE BILLIONAIRES, OKAY, BUT IT'S PROBLEMATIC BECAUSE WHAT IN WHOSE INTEREST IS HE NEGOTIATING. IS MY QUESTIO ...
U.S. senator Markwayne Mullin just made a super suspicious stock trade
Finbold· 2026-03-11 15:38
Group 1 - Markwayne Mullin, a U.S. senator, purchased between $50,000 and $100,000 worth of shares in UnitedHealth Group, the largest health insurer in the U.S. [1] - Mullin's position on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, which oversees federal health policy, raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest related to his stock purchase [2][5] - The senator's recent stock activity includes a previous sale of UNH shares on August 1, 2025, and a purchase on September 24, 2025, indicating a strategy to capitalize on stock price movements [6] Group 2 - At the time of Mullin's latest purchase on February 25, 2026, UNH shares were trading at $273, their lowest level in the past thirty days, and have since increased to $282 [7] - The ongoing federal investigation into Medicaid fraud, involving approximately $124 billion in suspected fraudulent claims, adds another layer of scrutiny to Mullin's financial activities [3]
Democrat senators press Commerce Secretary Lutnick on conflict of interest concerns in USA Rare Earth deal
CNBC· 2026-02-26 11:55
Group 1 - The deal between the Commerce Department and USA Rare Earth involves a $1.6 billion funding to support the company's rare earth mining and magnet manufacturing business [3] - USA Rare Earth is required to secure at least $500 million in private funding, with Cantor Fitzgerald acting as the lead placement agent for a total fundraising round of $1.5 billion [4] - Concerns have been raised regarding potential conflicts of interest due to the involvement of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's former firm, Cantor Fitzgerald, and the financial interests of his family members [2][5] Group 2 - Senators have requested more information about Lutnick's involvement in the transaction, emphasizing the need for federal investments in critical industries to be free from conflicts of interest [3][6] - The Commerce Department's investment in USA Rare Earth is under scrutiny due to Lutnick's close ties to Cantor Fitzgerald, which has a financial interest in the deal [5][6]
Goldman, Nasdaq CEOs to headline Mar-a-Lago crypto ‘forum' hosted by Don Jr. and Eric Trump
Reuters· 2026-02-17 11:02
Core Viewpoint - The World Liberty Forum, hosted by the Trump family, will feature prominent Wall Street executives and government officials discussing the future of finance and technology, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to the involvement of Trump family businesses in the crypto sector [1][2]. Group 1: Event Details - The forum will take place at Mar-a-Lago and is organized by World Liberty Financial, a crypto business backed by the Trump family [1]. - Expected speakers include David Solomon (Goldman Sachs), Jenny Johnson (Franklin Templeton), Lynn Martin (NYSE), and Adena Friedman (Nasdaq) [1]. - The event aims to deepen relationships and extend U.S. dollar dominance in the digital economy, likening it to other major financial conferences [1]. Group 2: Financial Implications - World Liberty Financial has become central to the Trump family's wealth, generating over $1 billion from crypto projects during Trump's first year in office [1]. - The USD1 stablecoin, a product of World Liberty, has surpassed $5 billion in circulation, making it the fifth-largest stablecoin globally [1]. - A significant investment of $500 million was made by an Abu Dhabi royal family member for a 49% equity stake in World Liberty Financial [1]. Group 3: Ethical Concerns - Legal and government ethics experts express concerns about the potential conflict of interest due to the overlap of regulators, financial firms, and Trump family businesses [1]. - Critics argue that the event may be perceived as the Trump family leveraging public office for private gain [1]. - Supporters of the event argue that such gatherings are common and do not necessarily imply ethical violations [1].
UnitedHealth Chief Made Private Side Bets on Healthcare Startups
WSJ· 2026-02-17 02:00
Core Viewpoint - Stephen Hemsley acquired unannounced stakes through affiliates of his investment firm, while UnitedHealth asserts that he complies with conflict-of-interest policies [1] Company Summary - Stephen Hemsley is associated with UnitedHealth and has taken stakes through his investment firm's affiliates [1] - UnitedHealth maintains that Hemsley adheres to established conflict-of-interest policies [1]
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BSCN· 2026-02-05 20:30
RT BSCN (@BSCNews)🚨IS THIS THE BIGGEST CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN CRYPTO?Congress is probing Trump's @worldlibertyfi after reports of a $500M stake sold to UAE royalty. What we know:- Sheikh Tahnoon got 49% ownership, per WSJ- Steve Witkoff family reportedly linked to $31M- March 1 deadline for documentsFull story ⬇️ ...
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BSCN· 2026-02-05 16:30
RT BSCN (@BSCNews)🚨IS THIS THE BIGGEST CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN CRYPTO?Congress is probing Trump's @worldlibertyfi after reports of a $500M stake sold to UAE royalty. What we know:- Sheikh Tahnoon got 49% ownership, per WSJ- Steve Witkoff family reportedly linked to $31M- March 1 deadline for documentsFull story ⬇️ ...