New York Medicaid: A System Ripe for Reform and Why Albany Fights It Gov. Kathy Hochul’s dismissal of federal Medicaid probes as politically motivated rings hollow when considering the systemic issues plaguing New York’s program. Experts like Bill Hammond of the Empire Center reveal a deeper truth: state Democrats have strong incentives to resist scrutiny, … Read more
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has warned regional heads and other officials against accepting unlawful gifts as Idul Fitri approaches, following the arrest of two regents accused of extortion to fund holiday expenses. Regent Accused of Extortion Syamsul Auliya Rachman, the regent of Cilacap in Central Java, was arrested on Friday for allegedly extorting Rp … Read more
“No Lifeline for Dead People Act”: A Deep Dive into Fraud Allegations and the Future of Low-Income Assistance A new bill, dubbed the “No Lifeline for Dead People Act,” is making waves in Washington as Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) targets alleged fraud within the federal Lifeline program. The program, designed to subsidize phone and internet … Read more
Orbán’s Gamble: How Hungary’s Election Became a Proxy War in the Ukraine Conflict Budapest is bracing for a pivotal election, but the contest isn’t solely about Hungary’s domestic future. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is increasingly framing the vote as a referendum on the country’s relationship with Ukraine and, by extension, the European Union. This strategy, … Read more
The Mopani district municipality in Limpopo has terminated the employment of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Sibongile Mathebula, following allegations of gross negligence in supply chain management. The decision, made by the municipal council on Tuesday, concludes a disciplinary process that began in December 2024. Water Links The charges against Mathebula centered on gross negligence … Read more
Peru’s Political Turmoil: A New Leader, Familiar Challenges Peru has a new president, José María Balcázar, marking the eighth time the nation has changed leadership in just ten years. The 83-year-traditional former judge, representing the leftist Perú Libre party, was elected by Congress on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, following the removal of José Jerí over … Read more
Indonesia’s Corruption Crisis Deepens: A Look at the Prabowo-Gibran Era Indonesia’s fight against corruption appears to be losing ground, with the country’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score falling to 34 in 2025 – a three-point drop from the previous year. This decline, coupled with a ten-place fall in global ranking to 109th out of 182 … Read more
Singapore’s Enduring Cleanliness: A Regional Beacon in a Corrupt World For the second year running, Singapore has secured its position as the third least corrupt country globally, according to Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (TI-CPI). This consistent ranking, coupled with its dominance as the top performer in the Asia Pacific region, underscores a remarkable … Read more
A Minnesota man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly attempting to gain access to a New York federal jail while falsely claiming to be an FBI agent. The man, 36-year-old Mark Anderson of Mankato, Minnesota, reportedly stated he had a court order authorizing the release of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO … Read more
Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price will stand trial on public corruption charges following a ruling Wednesday by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Shelly Torrealba. The judge found “sufficient cause” to move forward with the case after a multi-day hearing. Charges and Allegations Councilman Price, who represents the South Los Angeles/Exposition Park district, faces … Read more