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Richard Painter

American lawyer

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Nov 22, 2025
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How does Trump’s wealth growth compare to presidents with business interests like Jimmy Carter or George W. Bush?

Donald Trump’s reported net worth has moved sharply during and after his presidential terms, with public estimates ranging from about $2.3 billion to as high as $10 billion depending on the outlet and...

Jan 18, 2026
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How has Paula White responded to the embezzlement allegations?

Paula White has consistently denied wrongdoing in public reporting about the Journey bank-account dispute, with her lawyers calling the accusations “nonsensical” and characterizing her name on the acc...

Dec 16, 2025
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What federal ethics rules govern donors who contribute to presidential residence renovations?

Federal ethics rules directly governing private donors to presidential residence renovations are limited; lawmakers have introduced bills that would impose bans on conflicted donations, bar anonymous ...

Nov 4, 2025

anonymous donations to build the east wing ballroom legal?

Anonymous donations to fund the East Wing ballroom are being accepted through a 501(c) nonprofit, and the administration asserts donors may remain unnamed, a practice that appears legally permissible ...

Jan 18, 2026

What defenses or exculpatory evidence exist showing Paula White did not misuse church funds or commit financial misconduct?

The corpus of reporting provided frames Paula White-Cain as a polarizing televangelist beset by repeated allegations of financial impropriety while also containing explicit, documentable defenses lodg...

Dec 31, 2025

What do ethics experts say about conflicts of interest when presidents donate their salary?

Ethics experts say that a president’s unilateral decision to donate their salary does not eliminate conflicts of interest inherent in the office, because the president is largely exempt from regular f...

Dec 4, 2025

Can Trump claim depreciation on his ballroom construction project?

Available reporting says President Trump’s 90,000‑square‑foot White House ballroom is being pitched as privately funded with a price tag now described as about $300 million, and the White House has sa...

Dec 2, 2025

What White House upgrades have been funded privately in recent administrations?

Privately funded White House upgrades in the current news cycle are dominated by President Trump’s planned State Ballroom, announced July 31, 2025 and described by the White House as to be financed by...

Nov 19, 2025

What is the current market value of Dr Oz's iherb stock?

Dr. Mehmet Oz’s disclosed ownership in iHerb appears in government filings as a range: vested restricted stock units worth between $5 million and $25 million, which multiple outlets cite from his Offi...

Nov 16, 2025

Are private donors allowed to pay for improvements to the White House and what are the rules?

Private individuals and corporations can and are paying to fund White House projects through intermediaries such as nonprofits; the Trump administration says the new ballroom will be funded by private...