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NYC Mayor Mamdani Starts Reelection Fundraising
Jun. 12, 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has laid the groundwork for a 2029 reelection campaign, launching an early fundraising drive while warning supporters that political opponents are organizing years ahead of the next mayoral race.
Trump administration yanks funding from LA homeless agency amid explosive fraud probe: ‘Necessary step’
Jun. 12, 2026
'LAHSA’s failures have been so severe and pervasive that Los Angeles County has withdrawn its funding for the agency,' HUD says in letter
FBI’s ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters’ list claims first arrest in Minnesota COVID meal fraud case
Jun. 12, 2026
A man accused of participating in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme surrendered himself and was arrested in Minneapolis.
The spectre of gen Z socialism is haunting the world
Jun. 11, 2026
“Gen-Z socialism is a me-first doctrine,” says the editorial, unlike the selfless doctrine of capitalism. The young socialists have succumbed to “a zero-sum mindset, where a better outcome comes not from creating but from taking”.
Maurice Brown thinks Syracuse is ready for democratic socialism
Jun. 11, 2026
"With all of the things we say we support, you really can’t do them unless you’re going to tax the rich unless you’re in favor of cutting something else."
FBI nabs first ‘Most Wanted Fraudster’ accused of stealing over $4.2M meant for child care
Jun. 11, 2026
Ereg, 47, surrendered to authorities less than a week after being placed on the FBI’s roster of shame and faces charges of money laundering, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Featured Columns
From Americans for Good Government Staff
In the Nation’s Service: It’s Time to Stop Shielding College Endowments
Jun. 10, 2026
Why should hardworking families, many of whom cannot afford to attend these uber expensive institutions, be on the hook for funding their liberal ideology? It seems obvious to me that these wealthy schools should contribute to our country's economy, not the other way around.
Exxon Shareholders Reward Bold Leadership
Jun. 3, 2026
A company's top priority should be to maximize shareholders' returns, not to push kumbaya policies that come at the expense of hardworking families. Unlike corporations, which have a fiduciary obligation to investors, the proxy adviser cartel operates in a regulatory Wild West.
Mamdani’s First 100 Days: When ‘Tax the Rich’ Meets Reality
May. 27, 2026
Last month, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani filmed a video flouting a newly proposed "pied-a-terre" tax — a fancy name for even more property taxes, this time on the city's high-end homes. In the video, the mayor specifically calls out "this penthouse, which hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin bought for $238 million."
Kentucky’s Electoral Lesson: The Price of Fiscal Accountability
May. 20, 2026
Republican voters in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District recently decided one of the country's most closely watched primary races: incumbent Congressman Thomas Massie against Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein.
California’s Warning To America — How Much Socialism Is Too Much?
May. 13, 2026
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "The question isn't whether California will learn from its mistakes and correct course. The question is whether voters will wake up and realize this socialist tax-and-spend agenda is knocking on our door -- and whether we will fight to stop it."
Not For Sale
May. 6, 2026
Columnist Ken Buck writes, "That money shapes politics is a truth as old as the republic. What's new is the scale of it. A small class of ultrawealthy leftist donors now flood Washington with cash, routed through shell companies and opaque nonprofits engineered to obscure its source."
America in Focus
Dissecting the Issues That Matter
Inside the $39 Trillion Debt Crisis with Rep. Andy Biggs
Jun. 10, 2026
In this episode of Balls & Strikes, host Ken Buck sits down with Arizona Congressman and fiscal hawk Andy Biggs for a candid discussion on the massive hurdles facing government spending reform. With the national debt eclipsing $39 trillion, the duo dives into the internal friction within the Republican caucus, the lingering economic impact of pandemic-era healthcare subsidies, and the rampant fraud undermining federal and state programs.
Feds INVESTIGATE Gavin Newsom Over Insane Prison iPad Program
Jun. 5, 2026
In this episode of Balls & Strikes, hosts Gary Abernathy and former Congressman Ken Buck expose a shocking case of government spending priorities. California recently poured $189 million into providing digital tablets for prisoners—even as working families across the state struggle to pay rent and cope with skyrocketing gas prices.
Elon did DOGE. Mamdani tries COGE
Jun. 1, 2026
In Episode 17 of Balls & Strikes, hosts Gary Abernathy and Ken Buck pull back the curtain on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s newly minted "COGE" (Commission on Government Efficiency) initiative. Stealing a popular phrase from the federal playbook, Mamdani claims he wants to streamline the Big Apple but Ken and Gary argue the reality is exactly the opposite. This episode breaks down how modern left-wing politicians use well-intentioned buzzwords to hide massive spending increases and add bureaucratic fat.
The California Mayor Working for China
May. 26, 2026
In this episode of Balls & Strikes, Gary Abernathy and former Congressman Ken Buck break down the shocking news out of California, where Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang recently pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese Communist Party. Gary and Ken discuss how foreign adversaries weaponize local American politicians and social media to push propaganda, and how anyone who points out this reality is immediately dismissed as a "conspiracy theorist."
Ken Buck Slams AOC’s ‘Billionaire’ Claim
May. 21, 2026
In this episode of Balls & Strikes, Gary Abernathy and Ken Buck take on a recent viral comment from Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who claimed that it is "impossible" to earn a billion dollars without being corrupt or breaking the rules. Gary and Ken break down the reality of this socialist mindset, explaining how capitalism actually rewards hard work and innovation by providing products and services that improve people's lives.
Stopping Fraud Before It Starts with Rep. Pete Sessions
May. 15, 2026
Welcome to another episode of Balls & Strikes, brought to you by Americans for Good Government! This week, hosts Gary Abernathy and former Colorado Congressman Ken Buck sit down with U.S. Representative Pete Sessions (TX-17) to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing American taxpayers today: massive government waste, fraud, and abuse. Rep. Sessions breaks down his new legislation, the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act, which aims to fundamentally change how the federal government handles benefits and misdirected funds.