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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 15:40 Transcription Available

Peter Mandelson's removal as Britain's ambassador to the United States has become one of the most high-profile political casualties linked to Jeffrey Epstein in years. Newly surfaced emails showed Mandelson referring to Epstein as his “best pal” and encouraging him to fight his 2008 conviction, undercutting his earlier claims of minimal contact. The backlash was swift: Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed him within days, while his consultancy, Global Counsel, severed ties amid fears of reputational damage. Survivors and advocates say the emails highlight how elite figures defended and normalized Epstein even after his conviction, reinforcing concerns that political and business networks actively shielded him. The scandal left the UK scrambling to fill a key diplomatic post and reignited debate over how thoroughly Epstein's ties to power have been scrutinized.At the same time, Washington is battling over transparency around Epstein's records. The House Oversight Committee has released hundreds of estate documents, including Epstein's “birthday book,” while the Treasury Department has agreed to provide suspicious activity reports flagging his financial transactions. Survivors say only full disclosure will deliver accountability, but Senate Republicans blocked efforts to force wider releases, fueling accusations of ongoing protectionism. The disclosures coincide with renewed scrutiny of JPMorgan Chase, which processed more than $1 billion for Epstein despite repeated compliance warnings. While the bank has paid massive settlements, critics argue financial institutions and regulators enabled Epstein's operation by ignoring red flags. Together, Mandelson's downfall, the transparency fight, and JPMorgan's exposure illustrate how the Epstein saga continues to reverberate, forcing political, financial, and regulatory institutions to confront their roles in one of the most notorious scandals of modern times.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Morning Update: A Trip Around The Jeffrey Epstein Related Headlines (9/15/25)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 15:40 Transcription Available

Peter Mandelson's removal as Britain's ambassador to the United States has become one of the most high-profile political casualties linked to Jeffrey Epstein in years. Newly surfaced emails showed Mandelson referring to Epstein as his “best pal” and encouraging him to fight his 2008 conviction, undercutting his earlier claims of minimal contact. The backlash was swift: Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed him within days, while his consultancy, Global Counsel, severed ties amid fears of reputational damage. Survivors and advocates say the emails highlight how elite figures defended and normalized Epstein even after his conviction, reinforcing concerns that political and business networks actively shielded him. The scandal left the UK scrambling to fill a key diplomatic post and reignited debate over how thoroughly Epstein's ties to power have been scrutinized.At the same time, Washington is battling over transparency around Epstein's records. The House Oversight Committee has released hundreds of estate documents, including Epstein's “birthday book,” while the Treasury Department has agreed to provide suspicious activity reports flagging his financial transactions. Survivors say only full disclosure will deliver accountability, but Senate Republicans blocked efforts to force wider releases, fueling accusations of ongoing protectionism. The disclosures coincide with renewed scrutiny of JPMorgan Chase, which processed more than $1 billion for Epstein despite repeated compliance warnings. While the bank has paid massive settlements, critics argue financial institutions and regulators enabled Epstein's operation by ignoring red flags. Together, Mandelson's downfall, the transparency fight, and JPMorgan's exposure illustrate how the Epstein saga continues to reverberate, forcing political, financial, and regulatory institutions to confront their roles in one of the most notorious scandals of modern times.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Morning Update: A Trip Around The Jeffrey Epstein Related Headlines (9/15/25)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 15:40 Transcription Available

Peter Mandelson's removal as Britain's ambassador to the United States has become one of the most high-profile political casualties linked to Jeffrey Epstein in years. Newly surfaced emails showed Mandelson referring to Epstein as his “best pal” and encouraging him to fight his 2008 conviction, undercutting his earlier claims of minimal contact. The backlash was swift: Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed him within days, while his consultancy, Global Counsel, severed ties amid fears of reputational damage. Survivors and advocates say the emails highlight how elite figures defended and normalized Epstein even after his conviction, reinforcing concerns that political and business networks actively shielded him. The scandal left the UK scrambling to fill a key diplomatic post and reignited debate over how thoroughly Epstein's ties to power have been scrutinized.At the same time, Washington is battling over transparency around Epstein's records. The House Oversight Committee has released hundreds of estate documents, including Epstein's “birthday book,” while the Treasury Department has agreed to provide suspicious activity reports flagging his financial transactions. Survivors say only full disclosure will deliver accountability, but Senate Republicans blocked efforts to force wider releases, fueling accusations of ongoing protectionism. The disclosures coincide with renewed scrutiny of JPMorgan Chase, which processed more than $1 billion for Epstein despite repeated compliance warnings. While the bank has paid massive settlements, critics argue financial institutions and regulators enabled Epstein's operation by ignoring red flags. Together, Mandelson's downfall, the transparency fight, and JPMorgan's exposure illustrate how the Epstein saga continues to reverberate, forcing political, financial, and regulatory institutions to confront their roles in one of the most notorious scandals of modern times.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

FDD Morning Brief | feat. Hussain Abdul-Hussain (Sep. 12)

FDD Events Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 18:34

WILL ISRAEL'S STRIKE ON HAMAS IN DOHA AFFECT THE ABRAHAM PEACE ACCORDS?HEADLINE 1: The Pentagon approved a new security assistance package for Lebanon.HEADLINE 2: Speaking of Hezbollah, guess who busted a Hezbollah cell? The Syrian army.HEADLINE 3: The Treasury Department rolled out fresh sanctions targeting Houthi financial networks.--FDD Senior Research Analyst Natalie Ecanow, filling in for Jonathan Schanzer, provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Hussain Abdul-Hussain, an FDD research fellow who specializes in the Gulf region and Yemen. Learn more at: https://fdd.org/fddmorningbrief--Featured FDD Articles:"Turkey Could Be Next in Israel's Cross-hairs After Qatar. The Consequences? Catastrophic" - Sinan Ciddi, Haaretz"Baghdad Has an Opportunity To Counter Illicit Iranian Activity in Iraq. Will the Government Take It?" - Bridget Toomey, FDD Policy Brief"From Playground to Classroom: The Spread of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools" - Brandy Shufutinsky, Congressional Testimony

Chalk one up for defenders.

The CyberWire

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 26:20

The open source community heads off a major npm supply chain attack. The Treasury Department sanctions cyber scam centers in Myanmar and Cambodia. Scammers abuse iCloud Calendar invites to send callback phishing emails. Researchers discover a new malware variant exploiting exposed Docker APIs. Phishing attacks abuse the Axios user agent and Microsoft's Direct Send feature. Plex warns users of a data breach. Researchers flag a surge in scans targeting Cisco ASA devices. CISA delays finalizing its incident reporting rule. The GAO says federal cyber workforce figures are incomplete and unreliable. Our guest is Kevin Magee, Global Director of Cybersecurity Startups at Microsoft Security, discussing cybersecurity education going back to school. AI earns its own Darwin awards. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Kevin Magee, Global Director of Cybersecurity Startups at Microsoft Security discussing cybersecurity education going back to school. Selected Reading Hackers hijack npm packages with 2 billion weekly downloads in supply chain attack (Bleeping Computer) Open Source Community Thwarts Massive npm Supply Chain Attack (Infosecurity Magazine) US sanctions companies behind cyber scam centers in Cambodia, Myanmar (The Record) New Apple Warning, This iCloud Calendar Invite Is Actually An Attack (Forbes) New Docker Malware Strain Spotted Blocking Rivals on Exposed APIs (HackRead) Axios User Agent Helps Automate Phishing on “Unprecedented Scale” (Infosecurity Magazine) Plex Urges Password Resets Following Data Breach (SecurityWeek) Surge in networks scans targeting Cisco ASA devices raise concerns (Bleeping Computer) CISA pushes final cyber incident reporting rule to May 2026 (CyberScoop) US government lacks clarity into its infosec workforce (The Register) AI Darwin Awards launch to celebrate spectacularly bad deployments (The Register) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Epstein Survivors And Their Trip To Capitol Hill (9/3/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 15:35 Transcription Available

Congress is holding a private meeting with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein as part of an expanding bipartisan probe into how the Department of Justice handled Epstein's prosecution. The House Oversight Committee, which has already subpoenaed former officials including Alex Acosta and demanded Epstein-related Suspicious Activity Reports from the Treasury Department, is positioning these survivor meetings as critical to uncovering the full scope of failures and possible cover-ups. Lawmakers want to hear directly from those most affected, not only about Epstein's crimes but also about how institutions may have ignored or mishandled their pleas for justice.Alongside the closed-door session, several survivors are also expected to appear publicly at a Capitol press conference organized by Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie. This event will push for greater transparency, including the release of sealed files tied to Epstein's network. Survivors and their advocates argue that without disclosure, accountability remains out of reach, and they warn that any attempt to bury these records would deepen public distrust. The coordinated private testimony and public advocacy signal a renewed, aggressive phase of congressional scrutiny into Epstein's ties, finances, and protection.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:House lawmakers to meet with Jeffrey Epstein's victims amid probe of 'suspicious' financial transactions

The Epstein Survivors And Their Trip To Capitol Hill (9/3/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 15:35 Transcription Available

Congress is holding a private meeting with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein as part of an expanding bipartisan probe into how the Department of Justice handled Epstein's prosecution. The House Oversight Committee, which has already subpoenaed former officials including Alex Acosta and demanded Epstein-related Suspicious Activity Reports from the Treasury Department, is positioning these survivor meetings as critical to uncovering the full scope of failures and possible cover-ups. Lawmakers want to hear directly from those most affected, not only about Epstein's crimes but also about how institutions may have ignored or mishandled their pleas for justice.Alongside the closed-door session, several survivors are also expected to appear publicly at a Capitol press conference organized by Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie. This event will push for greater transparency, including the release of sealed files tied to Epstein's network. Survivors and their advocates argue that without disclosure, accountability remains out of reach, and they warn that any attempt to bury these records would deepen public distrust. The coordinated private testimony and public advocacy signal a renewed, aggressive phase of congressional scrutiny into Epstein's ties, finances, and protection.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:House lawmakers to meet with Jeffrey Epstein's victims amid probe of 'suspicious' financial transactionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Chicago vs. Trump The Crime Crackdown Standoff

The Tara Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 8:35

A fierce political battle is underway as President Trump threatens to deploy federal agents and troops to Chicago to combat violent crime. Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker are vowing to resist, with Johnson signing an executive order to limit cooperation with federal law enforcement. The host argues that the president is brilliantly exposing the political motivations of Democrats who prioritize votes over public safety, drawing a parallel to a successful crackdown in Washington, D.C. The discussion delves into a shocking report from the Treasury Department about Chinese money laundering networks aiding drug cartels, suggesting a larger, global criminal enterprise with ties to political agendas.

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Morning Update: The Epstein Survivors And Their Upcoming Trip To Capitol Hill (9/2/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 15:35 Transcription Available

Congress is holding a private meeting with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein as part of an expanding bipartisan probe into how the Department of Justice handled Epstein's prosecution. The House Oversight Committee, which has already subpoenaed former officials including Alex Acosta and demanded Epstein-related Suspicious Activity Reports from the Treasury Department, is positioning these survivor meetings as critical to uncovering the full scope of failures and possible cover-ups. Lawmakers want to hear directly from those most affected, not only about Epstein's crimes but also about how institutions may have ignored or mishandled their pleas for justice.Alongside the closed-door session, several survivors are also expected to appear publicly at a Capitol press conference organized by Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie. This event will push for greater transparency, including the release of sealed files tied to Epstein's network. Survivors and their advocates argue that without disclosure, accountability remains out of reach, and they warn that any attempt to bury these records would deepen public distrust. The coordinated private testimony and public advocacy signal a renewed, aggressive phase of congressional scrutiny into Epstein's ties, finances, and protection.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:House lawmakers to meet with Jeffrey Epstein's victims amid probe of 'suspicious' financial transactionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein, The Treasury Department And The Red Flags That Were Ignored (9/1/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 15:45 Transcription Available

Suspicious Activity Reports, or SARs, are confidential filings that financial institutions are legally required to send to the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) whenever they detect transactions that may indicate money laundering, fraud, sanctions evasion, or other criminal activity. They're not evidence of a crime by themselves, but rather red flags—signals that something looks off. Banks, casinos, brokerages, and even crypto platforms file them routinely, and once submitted, they're closely guarded, unavailable to the public, and protected by strict “no tipping off” rules. Law enforcement uses SARs to trace illicit networks, connect patterns across different institutions, and build out investigations into everything from drug cartels and terrorist cells to human trafficking and large-scale fraud schemes.Now those same reports sit at the center of a political firestorm. House Oversight Chair James Comer has formally requested that the Treasury Department turn over all SARs connected to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. His demand signals an attempt to pull back the veil on what banks flagged about Epstein's vast financial web—wires, transfers, shell accounts, and potential facilitators. If granted, the request could provide Congress with a rare inside look at the money trails behind Epstein's operations, though it also raises thorny questions about confidentiality, precedent, and how much of this intelligence should be made public.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Comer requests Epstein, Maxwell records from Treasury Secretary | Fox News

Morning Update: Jeffrey Epstein, The Treasury Department And The Red Flags That Were Ignored (9/1/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 15:45 Transcription Available

Suspicious Activity Reports, or SARs, are confidential filings that financial institutions are legally required to send to the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) whenever they detect transactions that may indicate money laundering, fraud, sanctions evasion, or other criminal activity. They're not evidence of a crime by themselves, but rather red flags—signals that something looks off. Banks, casinos, brokerages, and even crypto platforms file them routinely, and once submitted, they're closely guarded, unavailable to the public, and protected by strict “no tipping off” rules. Law enforcement uses SARs to trace illicit networks, connect patterns across different institutions, and build out investigations into everything from drug cartels and terrorist cells to human trafficking and large-scale fraud schemes.Now those same reports sit at the center of a political firestorm. House Oversight Chair James Comer has formally requested that the Treasury Department turn over all SARs connected to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. His demand signals an attempt to pull back the veil on what banks flagged about Epstein's vast financial web—wires, transfers, shell accounts, and potential facilitators. If granted, the request could provide Congress with a rare inside look at the money trails behind Epstein's operations, though it also raises thorny questions about confidentiality, precedent, and how much of this intelligence should be made public.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Comer requests Epstein, Maxwell records from Treasury Secretary | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

How to Get Off the Sanctions List

The Sanctions Age

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 47:48

There is a powerful office in the Treasury Department called the Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC. You could argue that the officials in OFAC are the most powerful government functionaries in the world. They are the functionaries who sanction companies, organizations, and individuals, by adding these entities to a list called the Specially Designated Nationals List, or SDN List for short. Today, there are over 17,000 designated entities. The list includes Iranian government institutions, Afghan jihadists, Russian state enterprises, Venezuelan officials, and Mexican drug lords—a growing list of entities that the US deems a threat to national security. Getting on the list is easy. Getting off the list is hard.Erich Ferrari is Founder and Principal Attorney of Ferrari & Associates, a Washington DC based law firm. Erich represents U.S. and foreign corporations, financial institutions, exporters, insurers, as well as private individuals in trade compliance, regulatory licensing matters, and federal investigations and prosecutions.The Sanctions Age is hosted by Esfandyar Batmanghelidj. The show is produced by Spiritland Productions.To receive an email when new episodes are released, access episode transcripts, and read Esfandyar's notes on each episode, sign-up for the The Sanctions Age newsletter on Substack: https://www.thesanctionsage.com/

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Morning Update: Jeffrey Epstein, The Treasury Department And The Red Flags That Were Ignored (9/1/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 15:45 Transcription Available

Suspicious Activity Reports, or SARs, are confidential filings that financial institutions are legally required to send to the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) whenever they detect transactions that may indicate money laundering, fraud, sanctions evasion, or other criminal activity. They're not evidence of a crime by themselves, but rather red flags—signals that something looks off. Banks, casinos, brokerages, and even crypto platforms file them routinely, and once submitted, they're closely guarded, unavailable to the public, and protected by strict “no tipping off” rules. Law enforcement uses SARs to trace illicit networks, connect patterns across different institutions, and build out investigations into everything from drug cartels and terrorist cells to human trafficking and large-scale fraud schemes.Now those same reports sit at the center of a political firestorm. House Oversight Chair James Comer has formally requested that the Treasury Department turn over all SARs connected to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. His demand signals an attempt to pull back the veil on what banks flagged about Epstein's vast financial web—wires, transfers, shell accounts, and potential facilitators. If granted, the request could provide Congress with a rare inside look at the money trails behind Epstein's operations, though it also raises thorny questions about confidentiality, precedent, and how much of this intelligence should be made public.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Comer requests Epstein, Maxwell records from Treasury Secretary | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Inspector general checks whether IRS staff are showing up at the office

Federal Drive with Tom Temin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 11:30

A Treasury Department watchdog is conducting an audit to see if IRS employees are reporting to the office as often as they claim. President Donald Trump ordered federal employees to return to the office full time soon after taking office himself, but some IRS employees say they're working in unsuitable conditions. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has more on all of this.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How Chinese Money Launderers Are Moving Billions Through U.S. Banks

WSJ Whatâ€™s News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 14:06

P.M. Edition for Aug. 28. The Treasury Department has put out a report about a Chinese money laundering network that has moved billions of dollars through U.S. banks, and how that money is being used to support criminals like Mexican drug cartels. WSJ reporter Dylan Tokar joins to discuss how the network functions, and what the Trump administration is planning to do about it. Plus, Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook files a lawsuit over President Trump's attempt to fire her. And starting at midnight tonight, shipments of goods to the U.S. worth $800 or less will be subject to tariffs. We hear from Journal reporter Esther Fung about who will be footing the bill. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tax Incentives and Trade Policy with KPMG's Jessica Libby

Renewable Energy SmartPod

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 37:26 Transcription Available

Sponsored by: EDF power solutionsAs the Trump administration continues to announce policy changes at a rapid pace, Jessica Libby, principal with KPMG Trade and Customs, returns to the show to discuss the shifts that are having the biggest impact on the renewable energy industry. Jessica highlights rules related to content from Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC), new tax guidance from the Treasury Department related to wind and solar and, of course, tariffs. Jessica explains a new contractual term known as 'tariff majeure' or 'Trump majeure' and also reveals the one policy tweak that she thinks is currently under the radar, but might yet become a major challenge for the industry.More resources from EDF power solutions:Distribution-Scale Power Key highlights: "It's a new and different world." - (4:18)Foreign entities of concern - (6:37)Tariffs, tariiffs and more tariffs - (8:16)Challenges to onshoring manufacturing - (10:55)Treasury Department guidance for wind and solar - (13:44)How business owners are responding to all these changes - (19:15)'Tariff majeure' or 'Trump majeure' - (21:36)Could all these changes make supply chains more sustainable? - (22:26)Logistically speaking, is the US capable of collecting all these tariffs? - (24:54)A big policy change that is currently under the radar - (29:47)Jessica's bold predictions - (32:54)Sign up for the Renewable Energy SmartBrief

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August 26, 2025

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 141:41

0:30 - Trump: "A Lot Of People Are Saying Maybe We'd Like A Dictator" 11:40 - JB & Friends presser on Trump, National Guard 52:29 - Woman breaks down over Cracker Barrel rebrand 01:08:56 - Frank’s History Minute 01:12:18 - Corey Brooks is Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago, founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to President Trump’s plan to send the National Guard and military into Chicago. 01:32:41 - Ted Dabrowski is President at Wirepoints, Inc. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to President Trump’s plan to send the National Guard and military into Chicago. 01:46:55 - Katarina Szulc is an investigative journalist based in Mexico City who writes about cartels host of the “Borderland” podcast and her substack “Send News.” She joined Dan Proft to talk about President Trump’s efforts to crack down on the cartels 02:06:50 - Alex Pollock is a Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute, served as the Principal Deputy Director of the Office of Financial Research in the U.S. Treasury Department, former President and CEO, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, and author of Finance and Philosophy—Why We’re Always Surprised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OMB directs agencies to address ‘Do Not Pay' data gaps

Federal Drive with Tom Temin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 7:06

The Trump administration is directing agencies to identify data that could help combat fraud and improper payments. The administration wants to centralize much of that data under the Treasury Department's Do Not Pay database. For the latest on these efforts, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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8/21/25 - Trump's Law and Order: Cleaning Up D.C. and Beyond

Mark Levin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 117:52

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, Ben Ferguson of the Ben Ferguson Podcast fills in for Mark. President Donald Trump is the law-and-order president. Crime in D.C. is out of control. Trump strategically uses D.C. to demonstrate rapid crime reduction via federal intervention, pressuring Democrat-run high-crime cities like Memphis, Chicago, St. Louis, and Baltimore—listed as America's most dangerous—to seek similar help. However, many mayors refuse due to Trump derangement syndrome. These Democrat-controlled cities could be transformed with proper law enforcement accountability and presence; they just have to ask Trump for help. Also, a top IRS lawyer, Anthony Sacco, was placed on administrative leave following a Daily Wire report highlighting his history of far-left advocacy, including calls to resist Trump and pack the Supreme Court. The Treasury Department is investigating as part of efforts to depoliticize the IRS, with Senator Tom Cotton calling for Sacco's immediate firing. Later, finally we have real justice. A NY appellate court has overturned a $500 million civil fraud penalty against Trump in a case brought by AG Letitia James. The court ruled the penalty was an excessive fine, violating the Eighth Amendment, which Mark Levin explained a year ago. Finally, the Trump administration is on track to deport over 400,000 undocumented immigrants in its first year. The big beautiful bill is enabling ICE to deport more illegal aliens and expand detention capacity with at least 50 new centers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J.T. Young | Why Democrats Can't Escape Their Urban Failures

The Steve Gruber Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 7:30

J.T. Young, author of Unprecedented Assault: How Big Government Unleashed America's Socialist Left, brings his decades of experience in Congress, the Treasury Department, and the OMB to expose why Democrats are now stuck with failing cities as the backdrop for their 2028 convention. Young explains how progressive policies have hollowed out America's urban centers—and why Democrats can't run from the mess they created.

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Morning Update: IRS Blindness, Billionaire Bribes, and Epstein's Empire (8/20/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 11:47 Transcription Available

Senator Ron Wyden has sharply criticized the IRS for failing to audit or investigate the massive payments—estimated at at least $158 million, and possibly up to $170 million—made by private equity billionaire Leon Black to Jeffrey Epstein between 2012 and 2017. Wyden questioned how Epstein, who had no formal credentials in tax or accounting, could receive such high sums—exceeding compensation paid to other top advisors—without raising any red flags, and pointed out that much of this was paid “ad hoc” without written contracts. He urged the IRS to explain why these seemingly suspicious tax‑planning transactions were never subject to scrutiny despite their scale and Epstein's criminal historyAdditionally, Wyden revealed that his office accessed a trove of financial records indicating approximately 4,725 wire transfers amounting to over $1 billion linked to Epstein, including interactions with Russian banks connected to sex trafficking. He accused the Treasury Department of withholding these critical Suspicious Activity Reports from oversight and insisted that the lack of broader prosecutions or investigations suggests a cover‑up. Wyden accused federal agencies of “sleepwalking” through evidence that might have exposed Epstein's alleged façade of financial expertise and facilitated accountability for those who funded his operations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Senator Seeks Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Work for Leon Black

Morning Update: IRS Blindness, Billionaire Bribes, and Epstein's Empire (8/20/25)

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 11:47 Transcription Available

Senator Ron Wyden has sharply criticized the IRS for failing to audit or investigate the massive payments—estimated at at least $158 million, and possibly up to $170 million—made by private equity billionaire Leon Black to Jeffrey Epstein between 2012 and 2017. Wyden questioned how Epstein, who had no formal credentials in tax or accounting, could receive such high sums—exceeding compensation paid to other top advisors—without raising any red flags, and pointed out that much of this was paid “ad hoc” without written contracts. He urged the IRS to explain why these seemingly suspicious tax‑planning transactions were never subject to scrutiny despite their scale and Epstein's criminal historyAdditionally, Wyden revealed that his office accessed a trove of financial records indicating approximately 4,725 wire transfers amounting to over $1 billion linked to Epstein, including interactions with Russian banks connected to sex trafficking. He accused the Treasury Department of withholding these critical Suspicious Activity Reports from oversight and insisted that the lack of broader prosecutions or investigations suggests a cover‑up. Wyden accused federal agencies of “sleepwalking” through evidence that might have exposed Epstein's alleged façade of financial expertise and facilitated accountability for those who funded his operations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Senator Seeks Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Work for Leon BlackBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Morning Update: IRS Blindness, Billionaire Bribes, and Epstein's Empire (8/20/25)