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Unprecedented Peril for 401k Owners—Take Action Now                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 May 08, 2024 Good morning. It's Wednesday, May. 8, and we're covering former Biden DOJ official taking thousands from DNC, Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson playing 'hide the illegals,' MLB dragged into legalized sports betting, and much more. First time reading? Sign up here. American Fact of the Day! Tennessee: Nashville has its very own Batman Building. Technically, it is the AT&T building, but it has been nicknamed Batman Building. At 617 feet tall, the building is the tallest skyscraper in Tennessee. Breaking Updates Former Biden DOJ Official Now Prosecuting Trump Took Thousands From DNC for 'Political Consulting' The [Democratic National Committee paid Trump prosecutor Matthew Colangelo thousands of dollars for "political consulting"]( in 2018, Fox News Digital has learned. Colangelo delivered opening statements in the unprecedented criminal trial of former President Trump and currently serves as a top prosecutor with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's Office on the case. According to Federal Election Commission records reviewed by Fox News Digital, [DNC Services Corp/Democratic National Committee paid Colangelo twice](on Jan. 31, 2018. Colangelo was given two payments of $6,000, for a total of $12,000. The "description" for the purpose of payment is labeled "Political Consulting." This begs at least one question: [What was Matthew Colangelo being paid to do, precisely?]("Political consulting" could cover an awfully lot of ground. When the DNC was paying him for whatever he did, he was working as a "deputy attorney general for social justice," which sure sounds like a patronage gig. What possible value could Colangelo have returned to the DNC that was worth $12,000 to them? Read more updates [here]( Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Plays 'Hide the Illegals' Ahead of DNC, Outraged Residents Have Other Ideas [Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, as it turns out, had plans to continue that tradition ahead of the DNC]( that is scheduled to take place there in August. Except in Johnson's case, it wasn't about hiding the homeless - it was about hiding the illegal immigrants: "Earlier this week, Mayor Johnson's administration notified Ald. [Nicole] Lee that they are considering plans to build a new temporary migrant shelter in the 11th Ward at 3951 S Canal St. to replace the Standard Club shelter downtown before the Democratic National Convention," a statement from Lee's office read in part. "As our city grapples with this unprecedented influx of migrants, it is crucial that we handle the migrant crisis safely, responsibly, and with full transparency. The well-being of our communities must be the top priority." In a statement released Monday, [the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) said that the city is no longer considering]( the site at 3951 South Canal Street, in Bridgeport. “This site was under preliminary consideration and a site visit by various City departments had not been conducted. As part of our standard site vetting process, there were several assessments and physical improvements that would need to happen before a decision was made to move forward,” a DFSS spokesperson said. [Johnson has been under fire for months now from Democrats and Republicans alike over his disastrous handling]( of the Windy City's illegal immigrant crisis, with a citizen-led effort to put an initiative on the November ballot that would allow Chicago residents to recall their mayor currently in the works, a measure which now has the support of a powerful local police union. Read more updates [here]( American Sports & Culture Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman brings vision to life as he launches free sports TV channel Former NFL star Shawne Merriman told Fox News Digital about his vision to create a TV sports channel and how he was able to executive on the vision. Commissioner Rob Manfred says MLB was 'dragged' into legalized sports betting, praises integrity unit MLB continues to try to thread the needle with gambling, even as Manfred claims league was "dragged" into it History makers? Dallas is one of four sports cities chasing NBA, NHL titles at same time Can the Mavericks and Stars pull off the seemingly impossible double championship? American Business & Markets 10 tips to prepare your business for significant talent shortages As more older workers retire, a tough labor market and a limited number of candidates means leaders will need to get creative to attract qualified candidates. How Becoming a Teenage Dad Fueled His Drive to Succeed in Business | Entrepreneur Entrepreneur and investor Kale Goodman shares his story of resilience and determination. 20 YouTube Shorts Ideas You Can Easily Create For Your Small Business Small business owners: discover 20 high-performing YouTube Shorts ideas you can shoot and post today. American Politics California Tuberculosis Outbreak Declared a Public Health Emergency - One Dead, Nine Hospitalized One California community has a tuberculosis outbreak that has recently been declared a public health emergency. Unprecedented Peril for 401k Owners—Take Action Now There is no better way to shield your money from Wall Street, Washington, and the IRS than a physical gold IRA. Ex-CNN reporter frets over dinner she had with 'closeted' Trump supporters: 'Continues to haunt me' Ex-CNN reporter Michelle Kosinski posted a thread on social media on Sunday about a dinner she had with "closeted" Trump supporters and fretted that they all seemed "so normal." Share Keeping Up With America You currently have 0 referrals. [Click to Share]( Or copy and paste this link to others: Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 Keeping Up With America 19354 Watermark Drive, Suite 202 Cornelius, NC 28031, United States