Two-Party Binary, Looking Beyond Profit, and Misused Funds

A Simple Question to Help Your Team Define Success                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 January 30, 2024 | [Read Online]( Good morning. It's Tuesday, Jan. 30, and we're covering DOJ investigating House Democrat, Merrick Garland transfer of power, MLB's five most untradeable contracts, and much more. First time reading? Sign up here. American Fact of the Day! Everglades National Park in South Florida is the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles co-exist in the same ecosystem. Breaking Updates DOJ Investigating House Democrat for Misuse of Government Funds [A bit of breaking news arrived on Monday with the revelation]( that the Department of Justice is actively investigating a House Democrat for misusing government funds. According to Punchbowl News, a publication that specializes in insider reporting regarding Capitol Hill, the Democrat in question used government funds meant for personal security for presumably illegal purposes. The details are sparse as of this writing, with a more fleshed-out report supposedly coming later in the evening. There's some information already out there, though, to bolster speculation. [Recall that Rep. Cori Bush, a radical left-winger and racist, was accused of funneling campaign money]( to her now-husband to provide "security services." One of the issues was that the man in question had no legal ability to operate in that role, not being licensed in Missouri, making the distribution of money highly suspicious. During the 2022 election alone, Bush spent over $500,000 in campaign cash for "security," a number that dwarfed the spending of her allies such as Rep. Ilhan Omar. While we don't know for sure, it's certainly a good working theory that this latest news involves Bush and the use of government funds to pay off her husband (or someone else she's involved with), thereby funneling the money back to herself. [The Missouri congresswoman was also the recipient of an ethics complaint](for misuse of government funds in August of 2023, though that had to do with something unrelated to security costs. Read more updates [here]( Merrick Garland Transfers Power Ahead of Back Surgery [Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's failure to inform the White House]( that he would be out of commission in December due to having prostate cancer surgery, along with the subsequent complications from the procedure, was a major embarrassment for the Biden administration. Not only did White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby gaslight to cover for Biden and Austin, but they had to scramble to prove that national security had not suffered because the head of the nation's armed forces and defense apparatus was derelict in his duty. Austin returned to the Pentagon and his duties on Monday. This time, the Pentagon issued a brief, after-the-fact statement. [Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was back in the office Monday,]( exactly four weeks after he was rushed to the hospital with complications from prostate cancer surgery that he kept from his colleagues – and President Biden – for days. The Defense Department released a short statement announcing Austin’s return, noting the 70-year-old had been working from home since his release from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Jan. 15. Attorney General Merrick Garland is the first to test this [new policy, announcing that he is scheduled for back surgery this weekend.]( In the statement, Garland went into great detail to explain the affected vertebrae and the planned operation to correct the issue, as well as how long he would be out of pocket and when he would return to the office. The only thing not disclosed is where the surgery would be taking place and the amount of time Garland had been suffering from this condition. While Garland is under anesthesia and recovering, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco will be taking up the reins. There is no mention that Monaco has any concurrent vacation plans. 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American Business & Markets Superdry considers store closures as part of cost-cutting plan Struggling fashion retailer looking at options including job cuts after reporting slide in sales A Simple Question to Help Your Team Define Success Despite its critical importance, most executive teams are not in agreement around the foundational question: What does success look like in X years? 50 Handmade Business Ideas to Start If you're looking for some creative and profitable handmade business ideas, here's everything you need to know. Look Beyond Profit, Bet on 4 Stocks With Increasing Cash Flows Analyzing a company's cash position can be far more rewarding as this reveals its true financial health and therefore GFF, PLAB, ANDE and AZZ, with rising cash flow, are worth buying. American Politics What is Neuralink? Elon Musk tech startup implants brain chip in 1st human patient Neuralink, the tech startup founded by Elon Musk, implanted a brain chip in its first human patient. Can the US ever break the two-party binary? Many in the US are not excited about a Biden vs Trump rematch – could there be another way? Florida lawmakers vote to restrict children's access to social media The Florida House of Representatives approved on Wednesday a bill aimed at barring children aged 16 and younger from social media platforms, following similar action in several states to limit online risks to young teenagers. 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