EcoHealth Alliance Funding Controversy

EcoHealth Alliance, accused of conducting gain-of-function research at the Wuhan lab, received nearly $100 million from the U.S. government. The Department of Health and Human Services suspended all funds allocated to EcoHealth due to violations of grant terms.

NBA Ban of Jontay Porter

The NBA has banned Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors for life after sharing private information with sports betters and wagering against his own team, violating league rules. The investigation revealed unusual gambling patterns surrounding Porter's performance in a game.

Fine on Liberty University for Violating Campus Crime-Reporting Law

The U.S. Department of Education fines Liberty University $14 million for violating the federal campus crime-reporting law, making it the largest penalty on record. The university is required to spend $2 million on campus safety improvements over a two-year period.

Florida Democratic Party Suspensions

The Florida Democratic Party suspended three county chairs for violating party rules, aiming to rebuild local parties by 2024. The decision came after ongoing issues and failure to comply with rules. This move is part of an effort to take back Florida from the increasingly Republican trend under Governor Ron DeSantis.

Campaign Finance Violation by NAACP President

The president of the Providence NAACP violated state campaign finance laws when he ran for City Council in 2022, convicted of two counts of failing to file campaign finance reports as required by state law.