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Luigi Mangiones online defense fund surpasses $1 million

Wednesday, May 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An online legal defense fund for alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione has surpassed $1 million as he prepares to return to court next month.The fund reached the million-dollar mark on Tuesday, which coincided with Mangione's 27th birthday.Mangione is being held without... Read More.

House passes budget blueprint to fund Trumps agenda

Thursday, April 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House narrowly voted to approve the GOP budget blueprint Thursday by a vote of 216-214, delivering a major victory for President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.Trump congratulated the House on the bill's passage, saying in a post on his Truth Social platform... Read More.

As Tesla stock falls, some pension fund managers worry and critics rage

Tuesday, March 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Since Elon Musk went to Washington, D.C., to slash the government alongside President Donald Trump, the stock of his electric car company Tesla has taken a significant hit, tumbling nearly 48% this year. During an interview this week, Musk addressed the... Read More.

Donations to Luigi Mangiones legal defense fund slowed, then surged

Thursday, February 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Donations to Luigi Mangione's legal defense fund have picked up after a news report that they had slowed down.Mangione's online fund has received over $248,000 in donations to help defend him against state and federal charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare... Read More.

Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trumps agenda

Tuesday, January 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative package being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda."No, the president has made clear that Social Security and Medicare have to be... Read More.

Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione tops $200K

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state murder and terrorism charges in the brazen killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, supporters of the suspect continued to donate tens of thousands of dollars for a defense fund established for him, leaving... Read More.

Supporters of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione establish defense fund

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As New York City prosecutors worked Thursday to bring murder charges against Luigi Mangione in the brazen killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, supporters of the suspect are donating tens of thousands of dollars for a defense fund established for him,... Read More.

Fearless Fund ends program for Black women, settling discrimination lawsuit

Thursday, September 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Fearless Fund, a venture capitalist firm that invests in female entrepreneurs of color, has settled a discrimination lawsuit over a grant program specifically for Black women.The lawsuit from the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) claimed that the fund's Fearless Strivers... Read More.

Georgia governor signs controversial bail fund restrictions, expands cash bail

Wednesday, May 1 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- A controversial Republican-backed bill that would criminalize state bail funds and expand the list of charges that require cash or property bail has been signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp."This bill carries out important bail reforms that will ensure dangerous individuals... Read More.

Clearfield County Redevelopment Authority Looks to Fund Projects

Tuesday, April 16 by Justice Williams

CLEARFIELD – The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is accepting applications for the financing of projects for affordable housing.Any non-profit organization, human service agency, municipality, or housing developer in Clearfield County undertaking a project which would increase the availability of affordable housing is eligible... Read More.