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The Chronicle

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Nov 24, 2025
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Which industries donated the most to Democrats in 2024?

Available reporting and FEC-based databases show the financial backbone of Democrats in 2024 came largely from the securities/financial sector, tech and communications, and individual wealthy donors r...

Nov 15, 2025
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How does Turning Point USA determine speaker compensation for its events?

Available sources do not provide a clear, published formula or internal policy showing how Turning Point USA (TPUSA) sets speaker pay, though reporting and financial filings show the organization spen...

Nov 27, 2025
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Which scientists or faculty received funding tied to Epstein and did that affect their research or reputations?

Newly released House Oversight emails and prior reporting show numerous prominent scientists and faculty had financial or personal ties to Jeffrey Epstein — including Lawrence Summers, Marvin Minsky, ...

Nov 24, 2025

Which major universities received Epstein-linked donations for scientific research and programs?

Reporting and released documents show Jeffrey Epstein and his foundation funded science and university programs at several major institutions; Harvard accepted about $9 million from Epstein between 19...

Dec 19, 2025

How transparent are Charlie Kirk’s tax filings and financial disclosures for his organizations?

Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk have produced IRS tax filings that disclose broad figures—revenues, executive compensation and some vendor payments—which have been cited in reporting showing large ...

Dec 13, 2025

Who is the executive director or board chair of BLEXIT Foundation as of December 2025?

As of the latest available reporting in the provided sources, multiple organizational pages and news outlets identify Pierre Wilson as BLEXIT’s executive director after the group merged under Turning ...

Nov 29, 2025

What documented connections did Jeffrey Epstein have with genetics researchers and institutions?

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated documented ties to genetics researchers and institutions through his foundation’s funding, private conversations, dinners and email correspondence; his Jeffrey Epstein VI Fo...

Jan 12, 2026

How do auditors describe the formation and activity of TPUSA Merch, LLC in Turning Point USA’s consolidated financial statements?

Auditors present TPUSA’s affiliated entities and tax classifications in the consolidated financial statements and specifically note an election by TPUSA Merch, LLC regarding its tax treatment, but the...

Dec 4, 2025

Which universities hosted Jeffrey Epstein or his affiliates and when?

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated formal and informal ties with multiple universities—most clearly Harvard, Yale and other Ivy‑era affiliates—principally through donations, visiting appointments and correspo...

Nov 29, 2025

Which prominent scientists accepted funding from Jeffrey Epstein and what were the amounts?

Jeffrey Epstein funneled millions into science and to prominent scientists and institutions; for example, Epstein gave at least $6.5 million to Harvard’s Program for Evolutionary Dynamics and related ...

Nov 16, 2025

What are the biggest controversies involving Turning Point USA?

Turning Point USA (TPUSA), founded by Charlie Kirk in 2012, has been at the center of multiple controversies: allegations of ties to white-nationalist figures and racist incidents involving affiliates...

Nov 21, 2025

How do nonprofessional degree classifications affect federal student aid eligibility in 2026?

Federal policy changes taking effect July 1, 2026 will sharply limit federal loan access for many graduate and nondegree students: nonprofessional graduate programs face a $20,500 annual cap and a $10...

Jan 18, 2026

Which universities have hosted Charlie Kirk for speeches and what were the outcomes?

Charlie Kirk built a roster of campus appearances — from small college forums to major public-university auditoriums and elite British debating halls — that made him both a draw and, after his Septemb...

Dec 15, 2025

Have universities or school districts confirmed implementing DEI pilot programs as described by Charlie Kirk?

Charlie Kirk publicly criticized DEI hiring in aviation and said “If I see a Black pilot, I’m going to be like, ‘Boy, I hope he’s qualified,’” a line confirmed in multiple fact‑checks and reporting of...

Dec 14, 2025

Donald Trumps college education

Donald Trump attended Fordham University for two years before transferring to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in economics ....

Nov 28, 2025

How have major investigative outlets reported on Kenneth Starr's known contacts with Epstein-linked figures?

Major outlets reported that newly released House Oversight Committee emails show cordial, ongoing correspondence between Kenneth (Ken) Starr and Jeffrey Epstein, including friendly language and visits...

Nov 24, 2025

What specific degree programs were reclassified in 2025 and how will it affect graduate study eligibility?

The Department of Education’s negotiated rulemaking in late 2025 narrowed the federal definition of “professional degree,” concentrating higher loan limits on roughly 11 primary fields (including medi...

Nov 23, 2025

How does reclassification to non-professional affect federal financial aid eligibility for graduate students in 2025?

Reclassification of some graduate programs from “professional” to “non‑professional” would change which students qualify for the higher loan caps and loan types created by the 2025 law: professional s...

Nov 21, 2025

How have biographies and journalistic investigations portrayed Kenneth Starr's involvement, if any, in Epstein's network?

Recent reporting and newly released House Oversight Committee records show a documented email correspondence and a professional relationship between Kenneth Starr and Jeffrey Epstein; sources say Star...

Nov 21, 2025

What has been the reaction from universities, professional organizations, and employers to the classification changes?

Universities, professional organizations and employers have reacted to the 2025 Carnegie Classification overhaul with a mix of endorsement, practical planning and concern about downstream effects: Car...