Trump's ever-expanding list of taxpayer grifts: -$1.8B slush fund for political allies -$1B for ballroom "security" -$1B for Qatar jet refurbishments -$230M in DOJ "compensation" -$100M+ for golf outings When he says he "doesn't think about Americans' financial situation," I believe him.

American workers just took home their smallest share of the nation's wealth since 1947 — even as corporate profits soar. Why? This chart has the answer.

NEW: I've filed a claim with Todd Blanche for compensation from the $1.776B slush fund for the unlawful investigation by the government into my podcast in August 2019. I'm seeking $8.647 million in compensation for weaponized lawfare - the equivalent of punitive damages, lost pay and retirement.

BREAKING: I'm suing Todd Blanche and the DOJ to STOP the $1.8B slush fund. The Justice Department violated the Administrative Procedures Act when it established the fund, and it must be set aside. You can read my complaint here: www.muellershewrote.com/p/breaking-i...

Trump and JD Vance are escalating a national “war on fraud” to justify crackdowns on benefits programs. But one of the groups helping fuel that crusade has a fraud problem of its own. The Lever found its top leaders are facing fraud, corruption and financial misconduct allegations.

President Trump’s personal attorneys and the DOJ *he* controls secretly negotiated a settlement, creating a $1.8 billion "weaponization" slush fund. This is blatantly illegal. So you bet CREW filed a lawsuit.

We haven't forgotten about Jared Kushner's failure to file a legally required financial disclosure. As "Special Envoy for Peace," doesn't the American public deserve to know how his business interests, especially those pertaining to the Middle East, could be affecting his role?

Ken Paxton just gave an Epstein-style deal to a pedophile. Paxton released Adam Hoffman — an admitted child rapist — back on our streets after Paxton’s rich lawyer friend got involved. The Epstein Class has no place in Texas. Ken Paxton has no place in the US Senate.

Big Pharma just lost at SCOTUS trying to stop Medicare drug price negotiations. Reminder: taxpayers spent $11.7B helping develop all 10 of the first drugs selected for negotiation. Then drugmakers turned around and charged Americans prices they couldn’t afford.

We destroyed Iraq. We destroyed Afghanistan. And the people behind all that destruction, all that killing, the people who sent me to war are still in power. Still sending young Americans to die thousands of miles from home.

apparently I’m now trending on Twitter/X because I interviewed Graham Platner 😂

How liberals & conservatives were inculcated to now believe the press must serve their political parties, venerate their politicians & confirm their priors - rather than scrutinize power. Why accountability journalism is becoming a niche artisanal product in an ocean of audience-captured clickslop👇

Trump Shares Recipe For Famous ‘Better Than Pedophilia’ Cake https://theonion.com/trump-shares-recipe-for-famous-better-than-pedophilia-cake/

Despite reports that he’s in critical condition, doctors just put out a press release saying Rudy Giuliani is in stable condition and masturbating comfortably.

I believe this is the first time in *ages* that anyone has called Rudy Giuliani "stable."

Big court date for the InfoWars takeover tomorrow. Cross fingers, knock on wood, send one up. We're hoping our agreement with the families and receiver is greenlit by the judge, despite Alex's hate campaign against them all. If we win, expect an Emergency Broadcast. Stay tuned, and wish us luck.

ICE Funding FISA Spy authority Farm Bill funding The Epstein Files… Another huge week in Congress. ⬇️

Time to stop this before its to late youtu.be/AeO41h4fHb4

“There is no reason to don a tuxedo and celebrate this racist wannabe tyrant. There is nothing to be gained by showing up to the dinner with the hopes of offering any small act of protest. Members of the industry should skip the event instead” - from Zeteo

Why are Republicans trying to pass another Big Ugly Bill 2.0 in the DARK OF NIGHT to fund ICE?   Here’s why ⬇️

BREAKING: YES! Decision Desk calls it.

The Cancer Victims Who Could Sink Bayer’s Roundup Settlement. “They screwed up, basically, and when you screw up, you gotta be accountable.” With thousands of cases piling up in U.S. courts, the company’s relief plans still face hurdles. www.wsj.com/business/the...

Some timeline stuff: — We expect to get InfoWars.com after the judge clears it in a couple of weeks. — We'll build a world of characters on the site and across social media. Tim Heidecker is in charge, and we have grand designs. — Visit theonion.info, buy a subscription, help us dominate the world.

RFK Jr.: ‘The President Having Sex With Children Is Fine From A Purely Nutritional Standpoint’

I hope dem presidential candidates are paying attention. 👀

An HBO documentary exposing “dark money” in American politics just earned an Emmy nomination. It cites The Lever’s reporting — and credits us in the film. This is the system we’ve been investigating for years.

For over a half century, the Clean Air Act has protected our communities and our planet. But once again, the GOP is trying to gut this critical act—as a war is raging on the Middle East and there is a madman in the White House. Not on my watch. I will be voting a hell NO.

A surveillance law that lets the FBI access Americans’ communications without a warrant is about to expire. Or is it? With Congress divided — and the FISA court already moving behind the scenes — we’re going LIVE with Ken Klippenstein at 1:30pm MT to break it all down.

We all need to put one of these in front of our doorstep. Amen to this.

U.S. Reaches Trade Deal With Pedotopia

April 2025, HHS fired the entire FOIA teams at the CDC, FDA, and NIH. The CDC’s office was eliminated. Then a watchdog group filed FOIA requests with DOGE, & DOGE denied them. A federal judge had to order compliance. Meanwhile, 12% of FOIA requests were fully granted last year. Lowest on record.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

RETIRED GENERAL: “Secretary of Defense Hegseth is not connected to reality… Trump has started more wars than any president in our lifetime… what victory? Hegseth is a clear and present danger to 🇺🇸.” (H/T @fightforprogress.org )

Everything 🍊 touches dies. Not always a terrible thing.

Susan Collins has taken more AIPAC $$ than anyone in Congress. More than 10% of her campaign funds in 2025 came from AIPAC.

#BlueSkyVets TRUMP’S WAR OF CHOICE IS A LEGACY FAILURE! Iran still controls the Strait of Hormuz , and still have a means to fire upon our military… Iran has taken the entire Globe hostage and there’s nothing NOBODY can do about it. Trump capitulated. #TrumpLostIran #ProudBlue #DemVoice1

Hegseth: We don’t announce anything before we do it. That would be dumb. Got that, stupid journalists? Trump: I’m going to blow you up on Tuesday.

"Chuck Schumer Is a Terrible Democratic Leader With Terrible Judgement on Candidates" When it comes to Senate candidates, the Democratic leader rarely picks well – and both the party and the country suffer, writes @ryanlcooper.com for Zeteo.

damn aaron swartz tried to warn everybody about sam altman

A top U.S. Senate candidate is touting a proposal she refuses to even introduce or force a vote on in her own legislature. When candidates treat voters like they're too dumb to look at their record, it's a warning sign about whether or not they'll try to fulfill their promises once in office.

"The Campaign Against Hasan Piker Is About Crushing the Left" Centrist groups like Third Way are trying to cancel the popular progressive streamer as part of their campaign to ‘reduce far-left influence.’ Why are top Democrats joining in?

"The deal was within reach." EXCLUSIVE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Dr Esmaeil Baghaei told me he agrees with Omani & UK sources that Iran & the US were close to a nuclear deal & on diluting uranium, in Geneva on the eve of war, in an interview with Zeteo. Full: zeteo.com/p/esmaeil-ba...

We trace how decades of planning reshaped presidential power in the new series of Master Plan, The Kingmakers. Listen now: www.levernews.com/the-kingmake...

This page is from a 1980 governing manual written for Ronald Reagan. It includes a section titled “What The President Can Do By Executive Order.” It was written by the Heritage Foundation — the same group behind Project 2025. The blueprint is decades old.

Full story: www.levernews.com/how-ice-coul...

Historic levels of insider trading are occurring here,,,and now.

NEW: Why can’t Congress just move money from the Pentagon to veterans’ health care? Because the budget is designed to make that almost impossible.

If you embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, then I hope and believe you'll find common purpose with the brilliant people in my new Ian's "E pluribus unum" Starter Pack #1. go.bsky.app/PLnnvMQ

🚨NEWS: A surveillance giant getting government contracts is trying to block its own shareholders from voting to force execs to disclose dark money spending. Trump's SEC is boosting such efforts to kill these initiatives & create a precedent letting companies more easily hide political spending.

The health care system is a disaster thanks both to GOP obstruction AND to Dems using a near-supermajority to marginalize Medicare for All & create a public-option-free Heritage Foundation-style ACA empowering insurers to enrich themselves & fleece everyone else. Thanks for attending my TED talk.