Hospital price transparency rule ignored for 5 years while patients stay in the dark on real costs.

This rule was supposed to change healthcare. It didn’t. Back in January 2021, the Hospital Price Transparency Rule went into effect. The idea was simple: Hospitals had to show their prices upfront. That included negotiated insurance rates, cash prices, and costs for common “shoppable” services before patients received care. Sounds obvious. So why are people …

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House Oversight Committee rejected motion to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi and DoJ in contempt for violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act

So when is Bondi going to comply with the law and release the Epstein files? The House Oversight Committee rejected a motion to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice in contempt for violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Follow: @AFpost pic.twitter.com/5qdM9yS470 — AF Post (@AFpost) January 22, 2026

BREAKING: NY federal judge unseals Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury docs to comply with Epstein files transparency act

A New York judge has unsealed the grand jury materials as well as other documents in relation to the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, the accomplice of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The move comes as the Trump administration has been pushing to release more of the documents related to Epstein. The ruling from Judge Paul Engelmayer …

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ChatGPT maker OpenAI confirms major data breach, exposing user’s names, email addresses, and more — “Transparency is important to us.”

Another day, another security breach. This time, it’s OpenAI’s turn. Today, users are waking up to discover emails from OpenAI’s security team, confirming more security issues at the company. This one is a bit more egregious than previous breaches, exposing emails, names, and approximate locations of an undisclosed number of users. OpenAI claims that ChatGPT …

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Wyden claims DOJ hides 4,725 Epstein wire transfers totaling $1.1 bn. Senate pushes for release under public transparency bill.

Sen. Ron Wyden alleged the Justice Department is concealing detailed Epstein records. Senator Ron Wyden says investigators found Trump’s administration held records of 4,725 Epstein-linked wire transfers totaling ~$1.1B through one bank, plus millions via others. He claims Trump officials ignored this evidence, including Russian bank ties, refusing to act. pic.twitter.com/JrOWOWxE6i — The Intellectualist (@highbrow_nobrow) July …

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Musk laughs off $250M for Uzbek cotton transparency…

🚨 Elon Musk just broke out laughing when the Labor Secretary announced she cut up to $250 MILLION for "Transparency for the Uzbekistan Cotton Industry" "Some of these things are so ridiculous you can't believe it! Uzbek Cotton Farmers?! It sounds like a comedy sketch" 🤣 pic.twitter.com/JHlV2jVrJQ — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 30, 2025

Minting $USDT to buy Bitcoin sounds like blatant manipulation. Where’s the SEC when transparency is lacking? Markets deserve accountability.

Another $1 billion $USDT has been minted out of thin air by the #Tether Treasury, and injected into #Bitcoin. Notice how unstable and weak Bitcoin is, but the moment they mint and inject, things start flying. Not sustainable! pic.twitter.com/UYCz7xLdRM — Jacob King (@JacobKinge) December 11, 2024 JUST IN: XRP bounces 10% after #Ripple officially receives …

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China’s Secret Gold Buying, U.S. Gold Reserve Transparency, and the Future of BRICS in the Global Gold Market

by Moneymetals In a recent Money Metals podcast, host Mike Maharrey sat down with Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a recognized expert in global gold markets, to discuss his journey into the field and the dynamics of international gold trends, particularly in China. Here’s a summary of their conversation, which covers Nieuwenhuijs’ unique career path and his expert …

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$17M hush money scandal rocks Congress, public demands justice and transparency.

In a shocking revelation, Rep. Thomas Massie has brought to light Congress’s extensive use of a $17 million hush money fund to settle sexual misconduct claims. The uproar intensifies as questions arise over whether these payments constitute a blatant violation of campaign finance laws, echoing accusations faced by former President Trump. “Congress has paid over …

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Transparency is crucial: Big Fani Willis’ case against Young Thug reveals justice miscarriage.

JUSTICE: What happened in Big Fani Willis' case against Young Thug yesterday is the perfect example of why ALL trials must be televised. The ATL bar saw a miscarriage of justice was taking place and showed up to object. We need transparency. Full video (breaks clipped). pic.twitter.com/YwI0dS8CQY — @amuse (@amuse) June 11, 2024 And in …

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Missouri Attorney General demands transparency from DOJ, alleging Biden administration’s targeting of Trump.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is demanding that the Department of Justice (DOJ) hand over its communications involving Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, New York Attorney General Leticia James, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Bailey alleges that there are suspicions of corruption within the DOJ, suggesting that it may be orchestrating illicit prosecutions …

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Even Russia allows more transparency than Australia nowadays? Absurd.

A stark contrast emerges between Russia’s response to a terrorist attack and Australia’s recent demands for social media censorship. While Russia allowed widespread dissemination of information following the Moscow concert hall attack, Australia’s actions raise concerns about freedom of speech in a liberal democracy. The juxtaposition prompts reflection on the balance between security concerns and …

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White House sidesteps transparency on Hunter’s direct payments to Joe, deepening concerns over accountability and integrity.

The response from White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre raises concerns about transparency regarding Hunter Biden’s financial dealings. The House Oversight Committee’s report suggests direct monthly payments from Hunter’s business entity to President Joe Biden, prompting questions about the nature of their financial relationship. Jean-Pierre’s statement that she had not seen the report and referring …

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Nearly 10K photos from Hunter Biden’s laptop hit the web: ‘Truth and transparency’

Nudity and private information – like social security and credit card numbers –were redacted from the photos A trove of photos from Hunter Biden’s laptop has been made available to the public through a new website that launched Thursday. The website – BidenLaptopMedia.com – will house almost 10,000 photos spanning from 2008 to 2019 and took months to …

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