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Biden’s $20B grant to climate groups involved “self-dealing”

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has raised concerns about the Biden administration’s $20 billion in climate project grants, alleging “a lot of self-dealing” and potential conflicts of interest. Zeldin pointed to the $2 billion allocated to Power Forward Communities (PFC), a group linked to Stacey Abrams, as a clear example of waste and abuse.

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  • Zeldin questioned the $2 billion grant to PFC, noting the group only reported $100 in revenue within its first three months after being founded in late 2023.
  • He criticized the grant agreement, which gave PFC three weeks to distribute the funds and 90 days to complete a training course on budget development.
  • Zeldin stated the Justice Department has been investigating the issue, thanking the EPA for its cooperation in tracking the funds.

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin appeared on Fox News’s Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo to discuss his concerns about the Biden administration’s $20 billion climate grant program. He alleged that the grant distribution involved “a lot of self-dealing” and lacked proper oversight, leading to potential conflicts of interest. Zeldin pointed to a specific case involving Power Forward Communities (PFC), a group linked to former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, which received $2 billion in grants despite only reporting $100 in revenue during its first three months.

Zeldin criticized the grant’s terms, which allowed PFC three weeks to distribute the $2 billion and required the group to complete a budget development training course within 90 days. “I would say that any entity that needs training on how to develop a budget shouldn’t be actually distributing money before they take that training,” Zeldin argued. He further alleged that the rapid distribution of funds resembled a “gold bar scheme,” citing a leaked video where a Biden EPA political appointee described the process as “throwing gold bars off the Titanic.”

When asked about the potential for criminal activity, Zeldin suggested the Department of Justice would need to investigate but characterized the grant to PFC as “a clear cut case of waste and abuse.” He noted that the Justice Department had been actively investigating the matter and expressed appreciation for the EPA’s cooperation in tracking down the missing funds.

Zeldin also mentioned his discussions with President Donald Trump, emphasizing their shared commitment to restoring accountability at the EPA. The controversy has drawn attention from other lawmakers, including Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), who questioned why PFC received $2 billion when its reported revenue was only $100.

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Trump family announces Trump Mobile: Made in America, for America

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On the 10-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s iconic campaign launch, the Trump family announced the debut of Trump Mobile, a new wireless company offering American-built smartphones, 5G coverage, and a values-driven alternative to Big Tech carriers.

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  • Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump introduced Trump Mobile’s flagship service Monday, calling it a “transformational” alternative aimed at “our nation’s hardest-working people.”

  • The “47 Plan,” priced at $47.45/month, offers unlimited talk, text, and data, free international calls to U.S. military families, telehealth, roadside assistance, and no credit checks.

  • Trump Mobile’s customer support is fully U.S.-based and live 24/7—“not automated,” the company says—while a new American-made “T1 Phone” is slated for release in August.

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Marking ten years since President Donald Trump descended the golden escalator to launch his first campaign, the Trump Organization on Monday announced its boldest private sector move yet: Trump Mobile.

Flanked by company executives, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump unveiled the new cellular service, touting it as a patriotic, people-first alternative to legacy providers. “We’re building on the movement to put America first,” Trump Jr. said in a statement. “We will deliver the highest levels of quality and service.”

The cornerstone of Trump Mobile is the 47 Plan. Offered for $47.45/month, the plan includes unlimited data, full 5G coverage across all three major carriers, and a suite of benefits tailored to middle-class families, truckers, veterans, and anyone tired of paying premiums to companies that don’t share their values.

Among the key perks: 24/7 American-based customer service (with “real people,” not bots), comprehensive device protection, roadside assistance through Drive America, and telehealth services including mental health support and prescription delivery. Most notably, the plan includes free international calling to over 100 countries—an effort the Trump family says honors U.S. military families stationed abroad.

“We’re especially proud to offer free long-distance calling to our military members and their families,” said Eric Trump. “Those serving overseas should always be able to stay connected to the people they love back home.”

Unlike traditional providers, Trump Mobile advertises no contracts and no credit checks, appealing to a demographic long underserved by mainstream telecom giants. “Hard-working Americans deserve a wireless service that’s affordable, reflects their values, and delivers reliable quality they can count on,” Eric Trump added.

The company is also preparing to launch the T1 Phone in August—a sleek, gold smartphone “engineered for performance” and “proudly designed and built in the United States.” With that, the Trump Organization is not just entering the mobile market—it’s staking a claim as a direct competitor to Apple and Samsung.

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Carney praises Trump’s world ‘leadership’ at G7 meeting in Canada

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Canada’s prime minister said it was a ‘great honor’ to host the U.S. president and praised him for saying Canada wants to work with the U.S. ‘hand-in-hand.’

During the second day of the G7 leaders meeting in the Kananaskis area in Alberta, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s world “leadership” despite saying many negative things about him during his election campaign.

While speaking to reporters Monday, Trump hinted that a new trade deal between Canada and the United States was potentially only “weeks” away. This came after a private meeting with Carney before the official G7 talks commenced.

“We’ve developed a very good relationship. And we’re going to be talking about trade and many other things,” Trump told reporters.

Carney was less vocal, however. He used the opportunity to tell reporters he was happy Trump came to his country for the G7 meeting, saying it was a “great honor” to host him.

“This marks the 50th birthday of the G7, and the G7 is nothing without U.S. leadership,” Carney told reporters.

He then spoke about Trump’s “personal leadership” on world issues and praised him for saying Canada wants to work with the U.S. “hand-in-hand.”

Carney ran his election campaign by claiming the Conservative Party would bow to Trump’s demands despite the fact that the party never said such things.

During his federal election campaign, Carney repeatedly took issue with Trump and the U.S. that turned into an anti-American Canadian legacy media frenzy.

However, the reality is, after Carney won the April 28 federal election, Trump praised him, saying, “Canada chose a very talented person.”

Trump has routinely suggested that Canada become an American state in recent months, often making such statements while talking about or implementing trade tariffs on Canadian goods.

As for Carney, he has said his government plans to launch a “new economy” in Canada that will involve “deepening” ties to the world.

 

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