All articles tagged with #business deals
New Epstein files show nearly 2,000 emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Farkas, exposing a long-running friendship and business ties in the Virgin Islands that Farkas kept from investors; the messages include affectionate praise of Epstein and details of their deals, prompting questions about disclosure and influence.
The article explores how Trump's close ties with Qatar and financial interests in the Middle East may have influenced his push for a Gaza ceasefire, especially after Israel's attack on Doha and subsequent regional pressures, highlighting the intertwining of geopolitics, business, and personal profit in U.S. Middle East policy.
CoreWeave, a provider of AI computing services, is gaining favor on Wall Street after securing major deals with companies like Meta and OpenAI, which alleviates previous concerns about its reliance on Microsoft and its profitability prospects. Its stock has surged 33% in September, reflecting growing confidence in its growth potential amid rising AI demand, despite ongoing debates about its profitability and valuation.
James Biden, in his impeachment testimony, refuted Republican allegations against his brother Joe Biden, stating that his business ventures were legitimate and that Joe Biden was not involved in them. He portrayed himself as a supportive brother who had sacrificed to support his family after tragedy, denying allegations of leveraging his brother's access for personal gain.
James Biden, the younger brother of President Joe Biden, has long benefited financially from his proximity to his powerful sibling, with his private business work often intersecting with his brother's public responsibilities. One example is his involvement in a deal with trial attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs, who paid James Biden's consulting firm $100,000 for advice on passing a tobacco bill in Congress. While James Biden's ties to Scruggs later brought him to the periphery of a bribery investigation, neither he nor his brother were charged or accused of wrongdoing. Congressional Republicans are now investigating whether President Biden assisted his family members' business deals, with subpoenas issued for James and his wife Sara Biden to testify.
Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, has been ordered to pay her $2.6 million for unlawfully procuring business deals on her behalf while serving as her manager. The California labor commissioner ruled that Blackstock must reimburse Clarkson for fees collected from contracts, including those with The Voice and the Billboard Music Awards. Blackstock's attorneys have filed to appeal the ruling. Clarkson and Blackstock finalized their divorce in 2022 after being married for nine years.
Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, has been ordered by a California labor commissioner to pay her over $2.6 million for unlawfully procuring business deals while serving as her manager. The deals in question include contracts with The Voice, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Norwegian Cruise Line, Wayfair, and the Billboard Music Awards. Blackstock's legal team has filed to appeal the ruling. The California labor commissioner ruled that Blackstock overstepped his managerial role and should not have been involved in securing these deals, which should have been handled by a talent agent.
Hunter Biden's lawyer has sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, urging him to intervene and call off the GOP subpoenas threatened against Hunter Biden, his relatives, and business associates. The letter accuses three Republican chairmen of repeating false and baseless claims about Hunter Biden's business deals. However, Johnson, who was previously a high-ranking member on one of the investigating panels, has participated in the investigations and intends to continue them. The lawyer's letter refutes specific allegations made by the chairmen, including money laundering, Ukrainian involvement, and fabricated text messages.
In a tense exchange on Hulu's The Kardashians, Khloe Kardashian accuses her momager Kris Jenner of setting up bad business deals and lacking follow-through. The discussion arises when Kris suggests Khloe start a podcast, but Khloe expresses concerns about potential backlash and the lack of support she feels from Kris as her manager. Khloe emphasizes the need to fix existing issues before taking on new projects and criticizes Kris for not being fully present and available. The conversation highlights the strained relationship between the two and their differing perspectives on career and family dynamics.
Emails from Hunter Biden's abandoned laptop reveal that he bragged to his business partner, Devon Archer, in 2011 about a Chinese tycoon who loved him for his "last name" and the group of "very handsome Aryan godlike men" he brought with him. The emails indicate that the tycoon, referred to as "The Super Chairman," helped secure a multimillion-dollar deal for Biden's firm with Jonathan Li's Bohai Capital. Archer testified before Congress, making allegations about Hunter and Joe Biden's foreign business dealings, including Hunter's involvement with Ukrainian gas company Burisma Holdings and his connections to foreign business associates.
Hunter Biden's former business partner, Devon Archer, is currently dealing with the Justice Department regarding when he should report to prison for unrelated charges. Archer was convicted in 2018 for his involvement in a conspiracy to defraud a Native American tribe, but his sentencing has been repeatedly delayed due to ongoing appeals. The Justice Department recently requested a prison reporting date, but Archer's attorney argued it was premature due to potential further appeals. Despite the ongoing legal battle, Archer is still scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday regarding the Biden family's business dealings. Republicans view Archer as a key witness in their investigation, although no evidence has emerged linking President Joe Biden's decisions to his son's business deals.
Special counsel Jack Smith has issued a subpoena for records of business deals that former President Trump’s company made with seven countries since he took office in 2017. Smith requested information on real estate and development deals that the Trump Organization had with China, France, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The subpoena seems designed to uncover any potential financial motive for Trump to keep the documents at Mar-a-Lago. Smith is also investigating Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on the Capitol.