Money, Wealth & Power—A Daily Look at the Financial World
Donald Trump has long blurred the line between political fundraising and personal business, turning campaign activity into a steady customer for his own properties. The question now is not whether money from his political committees reaches his companies, but how systematically that flow is structured and how transparent it really is to the donors footing…
The federal judiciary has delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump’s litigation tactics, leaving in place nearly $1 million in sanctions tied to his failed conspiracy lawsuit against Hillary Clinton. By upholding the penalty, an appeals court signaled that courts will not indulge sprawling political grievances dressed up as legal claims, even when they…
Legal veterans and democracy watchdogs are sounding alarms that the Justice Department could be twisted into a cash machine for President Donald Trump and his allies, with taxpayer-funded settlements replacing the traditional firewall between law enforcement and political power. The concern is not only about individual payouts, but about whether the country’s premier law enforcement…
President Donald Trump has signaled that he is prepared to sign legislation that would force the public release of federal records related to Jeffrey Epstein, turning a long-simmering transparency fight into an immediate test of how far Washington is willing to go in exposing a notorious sex-trafficking case. His comments have raised expectations among victims’…
Two rulings handed down within hours have sharply constrained President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, underscoring how the courts continue to shape the boundaries of executive power. In one case, a federal judge blocked the administration from ending protections for Syrians living legally in the United States, while in another, an appeals panel rebuked efforts to…
Donald Trump is now urging Congress to make public the government’s Jeffrey Epstein records, insisting he has “nothing to hide” after previously signaling resistance to a broad release. His shift turns a long‑running political liability into a test of transparency, and it raises fresh questions about how much control any president truly has over a…
President Donald Trump has announced a directive for the Department of Justice to investigate the connections between Jeffrey Epstein and several high-profile entities, including JPMorgan Chase and notable business leaders. This move, revealed on November 14, 2025, also extends to probing the ties of individuals such as Reid Hoffman and Larry Summers. Furthermore, Trump has…
Recent financial disclosures have revealed that President Donald Trump has significantly expanded his investment portfolio by purchasing at least $82 million in bonds since late August. This latest acquisition includes corporate and municipal bonds, bringing his total bond purchases since August to over $337 million. Notable companies involved in these investments include Meta Platforms, JP…
A federal judge has indefinitely prohibited President Trump from reducing federal funding to the University of California, following threats related to the university’s policies on a transgender athlete. This ruling, issued on November 14, 2025, prevents immediate financial cuts that could have severely impacted the university’s operations across its campuses. The decision reflects earlier judicial…
Several U.S. states, including Connecticut and Oregon, have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, challenging a new rule that restricts eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This rule excludes certain employers from qualifying as public service roles. New York Attorney General Letitia James has also joined the legal action by suing the…