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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Inside America's Protest Machine: Who's Funding The Chaos?
A spreadsheet circulating on X, shared by @DataRepublican on June 13, 2025, appears to expose a coordinated network of activist groups orchestrating monthly protests across the United States—including the recent 'Tesla Takedown' on February 15, 2025. The document identifies multiple organizations—reportedly 22 in total, according to the original post—including CHIRLA, which allegedly received $34 million in grants, and progressive advocacy arms like Vote Save America. The coordination suggests these demonstrations are far from spontaneous grassroots activism. The spreadsheet, corroborated by posts from journalist @AsraNomani, shows a pattern of overlapping organizers and synchronized nationwide protest dates. Critics on X, including @DataRepublican, have labeled the network a potential 'color revolution'—a term historically associated with uprisings like Ukraine's 2004 Orange Revolution, where foreign-funded NGOs were widely believed to have played a role. A 2016 article in the Journal of Democracy discussed how NGO networks can sometimes serve as soft-power instruments for geopolitical influence, lending context to the comparison. Concerns over foreign involvement have surfaced alongside allegations that Neville Singham, a controversial activist and donor, is linked to groups behind the June 8–9 protests, as previously reported by The Dallas Express. Multiple outlets have accused Singham of having ties to entities aligned with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) interests, though no formal charges or direct financial links have been proven. These reports have nonetheless intensified scrutiny of nonprofit funding channels. Taxpayer dollars may also be fueling the activity. According to @DataRepublican's analysis of public filings, CHIRLA's grant income surged from $12 million to $34 million within a year. Other organizations, such as the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), are said to operate with opaque donor networks. The failed H.R. 5128 Nonprofit Transparency Act of 2023, which aimed to require 501(c)(3) nonprofits to disclose foreign donations, left a loophole that critics say enables this kind of funding. Watchdog groups have long warned that many nonprofits do not fully comply with donor transparency standards, allowing millions to circulate with limited federal oversight. Users on X expressed outrage. @JKash000 asked, 'Why is a nonprofit charity funding riots against American citizens?' Another user, @TonyDGianino, posted, 'By paying taxes, we're funding the destruction of our own country.' Such reactions reflect mounting public distrust in nonprofit and government oversight, with increasing calls for audits and federal investigations. 'The IRS needs to step in,' wrote @SaveUSAKitty. This controversy goes beyond isolated demonstrations—it raises questions of influence and intent. The spreadsheet's pattern of methodically scheduled, nationwide events mirrors tactics seen in past politically motivated revolutions. As @realMAG1775 noted, drawing clear lines between domestic billionaire donors and alleged foreign-linked operatives like Singham is crucial. The involvement of platforms such as ActBlue and affiliated PACs suggests a convergence of financial and ideological motives. Congress must act. Weak regulatory oversight has allowed what @DataRepublican describes as a 'well-oiled machine' to exploit DHS grants and route money through nonprofits, potentially turning taxpayer funds into fuel for political agitation. Proposed reforms—such as mandatory disclosure of foreign donations and stricter IRS compliance audits—could help restore accountability. Until then, Americans may be unknowingly bankrolling a protest apparatus with global ambitions. As the nation watches, one question remains: Are these uprisings authentic expressions of dissent—or orchestrated campaigns to destabilize American society? The emerging evidence increasingly points to the latter—and demands urgent scrutiny.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
WGAE Urges Senate to Halt Effort to Defund PBS and NPR, Says House Vote Is ‘Fueled by Radical Right-Wing Ideology'
The Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) condemned the House vote on Thursday to cut a previously allocated $1.1 billion for public broadcasting, blasting the move as 'a radical right-wing ideology that aims to destroy a non-partisan public service despite all evidence of its wide benefits.' H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, impacts funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides money for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), as well as thousands of public radio and television stations across the country. The vote to slash that funding passed by only three votes, 214-212. The WGAE statement, which was shared with TheWrap, stated that The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a 'public treasure.' The union praised its educational shows such as 'NOVA,' 'Molly of Denali' and 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.' 'These programs, along with the many others written by Writers Guild members, provide rural and urban households, classrooms and communities with accessible educational content and off-screen learning tools that serve all Americans and their families equally, with no subscription fee,' the statement said. 'The House's vote to strip money that had already been allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is fueled by a radical right-wing ideology that aims to destroy a non-partisan public service despite all evidence of its wide benefits. It is a total fabrication that these cuts will offset the massive debt that will be caused by the Trump Administration's big, bad, billionaire-backed reconciliation bill. This vote is an example of the richest people in the world taking money and resources away from everyone else. We urge the U.S. Senate to reject this shameful and destructive legislation.' The Senate is expected to vote on H.R. 4 in July. 'Cruelty is the point,' Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Minority Leader of the the House said of the massive funding rollback. The post WGAE Urges Senate to Halt Effort to Defund PBS and NPR, Says House Vote Is 'Fueled by Radical Right-Wing Ideology' appeared first on TheWrap.
E&E News
12-06-2025
- Business
- E&E News
New megabill text revives land sales, axes IRA funding
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's portion of Republicans' party-line bill proposes to sell off certain public lands and repeal billions of dollars for energy programs in Democrats' 2022 climate law. The committee's proposal, unveiled Wednesday evening, contains many of the provisions in the House-passed H.R. 1, the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill Act' — including ones that would target the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office or charge a one-time fee to speed up permitting for some natural gas projects. But there are some significant differences. Most notable is a new section favored by Chair Mike Lee (R-Utah) to revive the sale of public lands, reigniting a firestorm of opposition from advocates. The provision goes further than an abandoned proposal in the House, encompassing Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands across 11 Western states. Advertisement ENR's text comes as the Senate is racing to tweak and quickly vote on tax, energy and national security legislation after the House approved its version last month. Republicans are working through the reconciliation process, which will allow them to skirt the Senate filibuster and pass the budget-focused bill with simple majorities.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
House passes Rep. Pfluger's bill to block noncitizen voting in DC elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Concho Valley Homepage) — The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill introduced by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, that would bar noncitizens from voting in local Washington, D.C., elections and repeal a 2022 D.C. law that granted that right. The measure passed with bipartisan support in a 266-148 vote, marking the second consecutive year the House has approved similar legislation. A previous version passed in 2024 with a vote of 262-143. No Kings movement to protest in West Texas against Trump's national ICE raids Rep. Pfluger's bill targets the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, which allowed noncitizen residents — including green card holders, undocumented immigrants, and foreign nationals — to vote in D.C. municipal elections after residing in the city for as little as 30 days. 'The radical D.C. Council decided to allow noncitizens — including illegal aliens and foreign agents — to vote in local elections,' Pfluger said in a statement following the vote. 'Allowing noncitizens to vote opens Pandora's box to D.C.'s already radical local policies, diluting the voting power of citizen voters.' 'Today, the House took action to defend that power and restore the sanctity of the voting process,' he added. Texas THC ban: Lt. Gov. Patrick warns of youth health risks House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., praised the bill's passage. 'It's common sense that only American citizens should have the right to vote,' Comer said. 'Allowing noncitizens to vote in D.C. elections undermines the defining privilege of American citizenship and dilutes the right of American citizens to elect the candidates who best represent them. By passing H.R. 884, the House took a crucial step toward empowering American citizens in D.C. to vote in local elections and restoring the rule of law in our nation's capital.' Comer added that the House Oversight Committee is 'committed to defending Americans' fundamental right to vote and responsible governance in D.C.,' and called on the Senate to take up the measure. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Upturn
06-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Administrator Loeffler Applauds House Passage of 'Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act'
By GlobeNewswire Published on June 6, 2025, 03:45 IST WASHINGTON, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives' bipartisan passage of H.R. 2931, the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025, which will support the agency's decision to relocate SBA field offices out of sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to comply with federal immigration law. 'By harboring criminal illegal aliens, sanctuary cities jeopardize both the lives of American citizens and the livelihoods of our small businesses — which is exactly why the SBA is moving our field offices out of these lawless jurisdictions and into safer, more accessible communities that comply with federal law,' said Administrator Loeffler. 'This Administration is committed to ending the illegal invasion of our nation – and I am grateful for the bipartisan group of House lawmakers who voted in support of that agenda by passing the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025.' In March, the SBA announced it would relocate six of its regional offices out of sanctuary cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Seattle. This decision was undertaken not only in support of President Donald J. Trump's Executive Order 14218 ending the taxpayer subsidization of open borders, but also as part of SBA's commitment to relocating field offices to safer, less costly, and more accessible communities. Under the leadership of Administrator Loeffler, the SBA has taken numerous steps to put American citizens first. Earlier this year, the agency announced it would require SBA loan applications to include a citizenship verification provision to ensure only legal, eligible applicants have access to taxpayer-funded SBA loan programs. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
