Alison Durkee
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Senior reporter at Forbes covering US politics and legal issues
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Zach Everson
3 days ago
"First Look At Trump Tower Tbilisi Unveiled Amid Ethics Concerns"
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Trumpâs Latest Controversial Foreign Deal: Trump Tower Tbilisi
The 70-story tower is set to become the country of Georgiaâs tallest building, according to the Trump Organization.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2026/05/06/first-look-at-trump-tower-tbilisi-unveiled-amid-ethics-concerns/
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"Howard Lutnickâs Ties To Epstein Explained"
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Why Trumpâs Commerce Secretary Is Testifying To Congress About Jeffrey Epstein Today
The commerce secretary has previously admitted he visited Epsteinâs private island, but has denied any wrongdoing.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2026/05/06/howard-lutnicks-ties-to-epstein-explained-as-he-testifies-before-congress-today/
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Zach Everson
2 months ago
"These Companies Stand To Benefit From Trumpâs Iran WarâExxon, Raytheon And More"
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Trumpâs Iran War Could Help These Companies The MostâLockheed Martin And More
The defense and energy sectors have the most to gain from a lengthy conflict.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2026/03/05/these-companies-stand-to-benefit-from-trumps-iran-war-exxon-raytheon-and-more/
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Zach Everson
4 months ago
"Only 1% Of The Epstein Files Have Been ReleasedâThe Rest May Not Come Out For Weeks"
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Zach Everson
6 months ago
âThese most recent pardon recipients appear to have given Trump approximately $250,000 in combined political donations through 2025.â
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add a skeleton here at some point
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Zach Everson
9 months ago
đ¨Scoop: âMarjorie Taylor Greeneâs Financial Disclosure Doesnât Mention Book AgreementâWhich Could Be Illegal, Expert Saysâ
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Marjorie Taylor Greeneâs Financial Disclosure Doesnât Mention Book Agreement With Donald Trump Jr.âs Company
Greeneâs agreement for her 2023 book should have been included after she reported receiving more than $178,000 in royalties, attorney Brett Kappel confirmed to Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/08/18/marjorie-taylor-greenes-financial-disclosure-doesnt-mention-book-agreement-which-could-be-illegal-expert-says/
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Trumpâs Success Rate In The Courts So Far: 30% My exhaustive look for
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on how Trump's court battles have played out so far
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Trumpâs Wins And Losses In Court: Has Only Won 30% Of The Time
Though a recent Supreme Court decision could quickly improve his success rate.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/07/04/trumps-success-rate-in-the-courts-so-far-30/
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How Project 2025 Groups Influenced The Supreme Court This Year - my look for
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at how groups aligned with Project 2025 fared at the court this term (mostly pretty well)
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Project 2025 At Supreme Court: How Groups Influenced Court This Term
The court rejected three cases from Project 2025-linked partiesâbut still largely favored interests aligned with the controversial agenda.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/07/02/how-project-2025-groups-influenced-the-supreme-court-this-year/
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Zach Everson
about 1 year ago
Also, Trump 2028 hat debuted on the same day Trump sacked his business's ethics attorney via a post on Truth Social.
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Trump Organization Fires Attorney William Burck Over Harvard Lawsuit, At Presidentâs Suggestion
The Trump Organization hired attorney William Burck in January to help it avoid âeven the appearance of ethics concerns.â
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/04/24/trump-organization-fires-attorney-it-hired-to-help-prevent-conflicts-of-interest-after-president-suggested-it/
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Zach Everson
about 1 year ago
"What Happens If Trump Officials Defy Court Orders? How They Could Be PunishedâEven Though Trumpâs Immune." Helpful explainer from
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What Happens If Trump Officials Defy Court Orders? How They Could Be PunishedâEven Though Trumpâs Immune.
The Trump administration has claimed it hasnât violated a judgeâs order against deportations, though Judge James Boasberg isnât so sure.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/03/20/what-happens-if-trump-officials-defy-court-orders-how-they-could-be-punished-even-though-trumps-immune/
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Kerry Dolan
about 1 year ago
And the justice system is weighing in against another DOGE decision reports
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DOGE Loses In Court: Elon Muskâs USAID Shutdown Is Likely Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
Musk and DOGE took broad steps to dismantle the foreign aid agency.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/03/18/doge-loses-in-court-elon-musks-usaid-shutdown-is-likely-unconstitutional-judge-rules/
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Kerry Dolan
about 1 year ago
Elon Musk faces his first formal conflict of interest complaint-over a deal between his Starlink service and the Federal Aviation Administration, reports
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Elon Musk Hit With First Formal Conflict Of Interest Complaint Over FAA-Starlink Deal
Musk has long faced concerns about his Trump administration work posing a conflict of interest with his private companies.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/03/13/elon-musk-hit-with-first-formal-conflict-of-interest-complaint-over-faa-starlink-deal/
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Alison Durkee
Kerry Dolan
about 1 year ago
It's just one jaw-dropping headline after another. Now Musk wants to impeach judges who rule against Trump???? via
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Elon Musk And GOP Lawmakers Call For Impeaching Judges Who Rule Against TrumpâHereâs Why Thatâs Unlikely
At least two-thirds of the Senate would have to vote to remove a judge from office, which is unlikely to happen.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/26/elon-musk-and-gop-lawmakers-call-for-impeaching-judges-who-rule-against-trump-heres-why-thats-unlikely/
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Alison Durkee
Kerry Dolan
about 1 year ago
What various arms of the federal government are advising in reponse to Musk's request for an email from federal workers, by
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Federal Agencies Tell Workers: Donât Respond To Muskâs Email DirectiveâHereâs What We Know
Multiple major agencies, including the FBI, State Department and Pentagon, have directed employees not to respond to Muskâs email.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/23/federal-agencies-tell-workers-dont-respond-to-musks-email-directive-heres-what-we-know/
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Zach Everson
about 1 year ago
"How FBI Nominee Kash Patel Made Millions Off His Loyalty To Trump"
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How FBI Nominee Kash Patel Made Millions Off His Loyalty To Trump
Patel is slated to join Trumpâs administration after years of building a personal brand off the president.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/13/how-fbi-nominee-kash-patel-made-millions-off-his-loyalty-to-trump/
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Zach Everson
about 1 year ago
"JD Vance Suggests Judges âAren't Allowedâ To Control Trump After Courts Block His Policies"
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JD Vance Suggests Judges âAren't Allowedâ To Control Trump After Courts Block His Policies
A slew of court rulings in recent weeks have hampered the Trump administrationâs moves on issues like birthright citizenship and shutting down USAID.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/09/jd-vance-suggests-judges-arent-allowed-to-control-trump-after-courts-block-his-policies/
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Zach Everson
over 1 year ago
"Trumpâs FBI Director Pick Kash Patel Will Have Confirmation Hearing This WeekâHereâs Why Heâs So Controversial"
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Trumpâs FBI Director Pick Kash Patel Will Have Confirmation Hearing This WeekâHereâs Why Heâs So Controversial
Patel has long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/01/27/trumps-fbi-director-pick-kash-patel-will-have-confirmation-hearing-this-week-heres-why-hes-so-controversial/
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Alison Durkee
Zach Everson
over 1 year ago
Breaking: "Trump Formally ConvictedâBut Faces No Punishment"
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Trump Formally ConvictedâBut Faces No Punishment
The sentencing took place Friday after the Supreme Court and three state courts declined to stop it.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/01/10/trump-not-sentenced-to-any-punishments-in-hush-money-criminal-case/
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Alison Durkee
ForbesUnion
over 1 year ago
On Forbesâ biggest day of the year - the release of â30 Under 30â - we have walked off the job in a 24-hour work stoppage in protest of
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continued intransigence at the bargaining table and repeated labor law violations. (1/3)
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