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24 results for “slush fund”
Military / WarThe Veil
Stars and Stripes shows how government‑funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth
Pentagon oversight moves spur alarm over limits on Stars and Stripes’ independent reporting, raising questions on transparency and government-funded media.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia is suffering from a slow-motion bank run as the Kremlin scavenges for war funding—and it may start seizing recruits for the military too
Deposit outflows hit Russian banks as the state hunts liquidity, stoking draft fears and policy risks from tighter money to capital controls.
- 8 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Senate Democrats grill Hegseth as he seeks more funding for Iran war (VIDEOS) — RT World News
Lawmakers question costs, goals, and timelines as Hegseth defends added funding for force protection, resupply, and allies amid rising regional tolls.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Dem Rep. Smith: Some Dem Socialist Candidates ‘Dangerous’, ‘Fundamental Attack on America’ and Its ‘Premises’
Democratic Rep. Smith criticizes Democratic Socialist candidates as a threat to America’s core premises, sharpening intra-party lines before summer races.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Why US Ebola funding is hidden inside Pentagon war bills
Scrutiny grows over routing Ebola response money via Pentagon supplementals, raising questions on oversight, biosecurity control, and global health gove...
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Ross Gerber Says 'Future Is Electric,' Urges End To Oil Economy - United States Oil Fund (ARCA:USO)
Investor Ross Gerber says the future is electric, urging a U.S. pivot from oil amid war-driven supply risks, with implications for USO and clean tech.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
FBI arrests 3 men who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS, funded drone attacks targeting US troops overseas
Authorities say three men pledged allegiance to ISIS and conspired to fund drone attacks targeting U.S. troops overseas; arrests announced in Sacramento.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Senate begins voting on Republican bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol amid GOP split on Trump’s $1.8B fund
U.S. Senate opens votes on GOP bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol as Republicans split over Trump-backed $1.8B fund, shaping tactics and timelines.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
This Is When Global Oil Inventories Could Recover Amid Iran War - United States Oil Fund (ARCA:USO)
Washington–Tehran strains may delay global crude inventory recovery, affecting USO as traders watch Gulf flows, policy signals, and shipping risks.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Senate GOP revising White House ballroom security funding plan after parliamentarian ruling
Parliamentarian ruling forces Republicans to rework East Wing security funding, narrowing scope and likely prompting talks with Democrats.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
EU threatens to cut Venice Biennale funding over Russian return — RT World News
EU may pull €2M from Venice Biennale after Russia’s readmission, sparking a governance and cultural policy clash with Italy pushing back.
- 7 min
- Italy
Military / WarThe Veil
'Not unlike tariffs': Iran war threatens to deepen Asia private equity's worst fundraising slump in a decade
Geopolitical risk from Iran’s conflict adds uncertainty to Asia PE, slowing due diligence, raising hurdles, and extending already weak fundraising cycles.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Republicans launch new party-line bill for ICE, Iran war funding and election laws
Sen. Lindsey Graham, backed by Trump, readies a party-line bill bundling ICE funding, Iran-linked defense spending, and federal election changes.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump fundraising pitch features U.S. soldiers killed in Iran war
The email solicitation to benefit Trump’s PAC also offers donors “private national security briefings.”
- 3 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump Eases Sanctions On Russian Oil 'Stranded At Sea' To Counter Middle East Supply Shock Amid Iran-US War - United States Oil Fund (ARCA:USO)
US Treasury eases sanctions on
- 3 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (UTF) Notification of Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a) - Cohen & Steers (NYSE:CNS), Cohen & Steers Infr Fund (NYSE:UTF)
NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE:UTF) (the
- 6 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Bill Ackman's $1 Billion Question: Can Robinhood Actually Underwrite SpaceX Better Than Top-Tier Hedge Funds? - Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD)
Bill Ackman drills Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on $1B RVI fund. Can retail
- 6 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
DHS pausing TSA PreCheck, Global Entry programs amid funding lapse
The Department of Homeland Security is suspending frequent flier and quick-processing programs for travelers at airports and U.S. border crossings starting Sund...
- 6 min
- United States
Health / BiosecurityThe Veil
Judge forces CA hospital to keep trans treatments for minors despite Trump funding threat
The contrasting approaches from New York and California hospitals provide a window into what could become a major court fight.
- 6 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
OTC Markets Group Welcomes Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund to OTCQX - Chemtrade Logistics (OTC:CGIFF), OTC Markets Gr (OTC:OTCM)
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securit...
- 6 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Trump’s dream is a giant slush fund Congress can’t touch
From Venezuelan oil to the Board of Peace, Trump is constantly looking for new sources of cash he can personally control.
- 6 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Colbert skewers CBS for denying deep-sixing of candidate interview, while Kimmel hosts Democratic fundraiser
While Stephen Colbert bristles about his discarded interview with James Talarico, Jimmy Kimmel is set to host a DCCC fundraiser in Los Angeles.
- 6 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Jimmy Kimmel to host Los Angeles fundraiser for House Democrats: report
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will reportedly headline a Democratic fundraiser with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
- 6 min
- United States
Technology / CyberThe Veil
GEVORKYAN in the Portfolio of a Goldman Sachs Fund
„According to publicly available data, the Goldman Sachs Central Europe Equity fund, managed by Goldman Sachs, holds an exposure to GEVORKYAN, a.s. within its...
- 6 min
- United States