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The article reports that JPMorgan Chase acknowledged closing Donald Trump's and his businesses’ accounts after the January 6 attack in a court filing related to Trump's lawsuit, which alleges the closures were politically motivated. Trump’s lawyers accuse JPMorgan of unlawful and intentional debanking that caused financial harm, while JPMorgan denies the allegations and disputes the case's validity.
JPMorgan Chase closed Donald Trump's accounts in early 2021, shortly after the Capitol insurrection, amid legal battles with Trump, who claims the bank's actions were politically motivated. Trump is suing the bank for $5 billion, alleging unfair and deceptive practices.
JPMorgan Chase confirmed it closed President Trump's bank accounts after the January 6 attack, in response to a lawsuit where Trump claimed the closure was politically motivated. This marks the bank's first written admission of account closures after denying it publicly, as Trump alleges financial harm and wrongful debanking.
East Texas school districts are reevaluating their contracts with Lifetouch amid scrutiny over its ownership’s alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, although Lifetouch states it has no direct connection to Epstein or his files. The controversy stems from the financial dealings of Leon Black, former CEO of Lifetouch's parent company, Apollo Global Management, which paid Epstein for estate planning services. Local districts are considering suspending or terminating their contracts to ensure student privacy and safety.
The article reports that Kristi Noem used taxpayer dollars to buy two jets equipped with private cabins and also spent money on decor and furnishings.
JPMorgan Chase has acknowledged for the first time that it closed President Donald Trump's and his businesses' bank accounts after the Jan. 6 attack, according to a court filing in a lawsuit where Trump claims the closures were politically motivated. The lawsuit accuses the bank of unlawfully de-banking Trump and his companies, causing financial harm, amid broader debates over political bias and bank de-platforming.
Kristi Noem is accused of turning Homeland Security into a lawless operation that prioritizes politics over human life, including incidents involving ICE agents and record deaths in custody. She is also alleged to have engaged in corruption by awarding no-bid contracts to political allies and obstructing congressional oversight. Critics demand her impeachment due to these allegations.
US business associations are demanding refunds for tariffs imposed by the Trump administration following the Supreme Court ruling that the tariffs were imposed beyond presidential authority. The court did not address whether Trump must repay collected tariffs, leaving the issue to lower courts, which could extend litigation. Businesses argue refunds are necessary for economic recovery, but the process remains uncertain and may involve multiple legal proceedings.
Matthew Moroun, operator of the Ambassador Bridge, gave $1 million to a political action committee that supports Republican President Donald Trump ...