A Split Between Building and Taking We Didn’t See Coming
Folks, we’ve been hollering so loud over at the BBQ, warning that if Biden and Harris got in, our great nation would be turned…
Ex–Governor’s Aide Pleads Guilty to Siphoning Campaign Money — The Receipt Developed a Conscience
Dana Williamson, ex-aide to Governor Newsom, pleads guilty to draining $225K from a dormant campaign fund, treating taxpayer dollars like an open tab for luxury life.
Modern Tea Party: Uber Drivers and the Tax Revolt That Didn’t Happen
Welcome to the future, where our digital colonists—aka gig workers—don their corporate armor, pay taxes that would make a colonial tea enthusiast weep, yet…
EPA OIG Finds Hazardous Waste Inspections Only at 81 Percent Compliance—One in Five Giant Dumpers Roaming Unscrutinized
A new EPA OIG report reveals that nearly 20% of large hazardous-waste sites avoided inspections from 2020-2024, showcasing paperwork’s haunting gaps.
Mechanics and Tea Parties: A Taxing Tale
Back in the good ol’ days, our founding fathers tossed tea into the harbor over a humble 1.5% tax. They didn’t have to buy…
Tax Revolts Then and Now: Why Every Barber Needs a Boston Harbor
Folks, it’s time to oil up the freedom grill because we’re facing taxes that would make the Founding Fathers trade their wigs for some…
Stray Kids Fans Sue Live Nation Over Heat-Melted Concert—Now They’re Fighting for the Invoice, Not the Encore
Nearly 30 Stray Kids fans are suing over extreme heat mismanagement during a 2025 concert at Nationals Park, raising questions about summer event safety.
A Great Vanishing Act: The Disappearing Job Trick
Everyone loves a good magic trick, right? But what if the illusionist is NAFTA, and the disappearing act is your local factory? Voilà, your…
1.5% Caused the Colonists to Revolt
I pay 32% as a self-employed taxpayer for money I earn. I am charged again with every registration, license, and administrative fee. They tell me it’s OK because I have representation. Do I? Really? They’re in there ‘Representin’ small businesses? It doesn’t fell like it when I’m sending 32% of my income, more in 1…
Apple’s Supreme Court Gambit: Still Lagging in the App Store Fee Race
Apple is appealing to the Supreme Court, arguing that its App Store fees aren’t as sneaky as they seem, while developers and users wait in limbo.
SBA’s Cybersecurity Is Basically Schrödinger’s Firewall—Defined But Not Implemented
An Inspector General audit reveals that the Small Business Administration’s cybersecurity policies have the uncanny ability to appear robust on paper while being virtually non-existent in practice, except for incident response.
IRS Glitch Swallows $51 Million in Political Donations—Transparency Ace Turns Black Hole
A tech glitch at the IRS has wiped $51 million in political donation data from the radar, raising the stakes for transparency before the 2026 midterms.
FTC Cracks Down at Two Fronts: Uber’s ‘Cancel Anytime’ Scam vs. Deepfake Rescue
The FTC tackles Uber’s subscription shenanigans and brings new muscle to fight AI-powered deepfake abuse, offering people both their wallet and dignity back.
TSA Agents Go Unpaid, Quits and Call‑Outs Snarl Airport Lines While Lawmakers Pitch Tech Over Pay
TSA agents are stuck working without pay since mid-February, leading to a mass exodus and long lines at airports, while lawmakers focus on technology rather than wage restoration.
$1.7 Billion Border Wall Contract in Big Bend Contradicts CBP Assurance
In an eyebrow-raising twist, the CBP awarded a $1.7 billion contract for a ‘border wall’ in Big Bend just days after assuring the public there wouldn’t be one. The money trail is leaving some muddy footprints.
Ticketmaster Transparency Raises Eyebrows: Queuing Up for Questions
Ticketmaster President Saumil Mehta’s unexpected comments on queue randomness have sparked new transparency concerns among fans awaiting concert tickets.
MAGA Prophecies: The Unintended Self-Own
In the world of political auguries, MAGA supporters foresaw calamities if Kamala Harris took office: soaring gas prices, skyrocketing debt, and disappearing jobs. Yet,…
Billionaires Buy the Airwaves: Pro-Israel Super PACs Drive KY-04 into Record-Breaking Chaos
A record $32 million spent in Kentucky’s 4th District primary race, driven by super PACs tied to pro-Israel and Trump interests, leaves local democracy wearing the cologne of outside influence.
Mike Lawler’s ‘I Don’t Support Tariffs’ Claim vs. His Vote Record
Rep. Mike Lawler claims he’s tariff-averse on CNN but his voting record suggests he has quite the appetite. With four crucial votes keeping Trump’s cost-boosters alive, Hudson Valley folks feel the pinch.