Trump’s Real Estate Sales Continue Amid Calls for Transparency
USA TODAY tracks Trump property sales remaining strong in his first year. Profits flow through a trust run by his sons, with the president as sole beneficiary able to withdraw cash. Ethics watchers and Congress seek more disclosure of domestic and foreign customers. At least one 2017 sale involved a German couple, deemed not a foreign deal by the company.
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Trump hires ethics adviser to review new Trump deals
The independent adviser Bobby Burchfield applies a four part test to assess deals for fair market value appropriate counterparty potential political influence and risk to the presidency. He says he can look through LLC ownership and funding when evaluating a deal. New buyers include funds wealthy individuals and shell companies. A Las Vegas condo sold for 1.6 million raising price per square foot around 1000.
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Montecito mudslides devastate area after wildfires
In Montecito heavy rain caused mudslides sweeping homes and streets after the Thomas Fire. Residents including Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres shared debris scenes while helicopters rescue neighbors and search for missing persons. U S Highway 101 remained closed.
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States push for drilling exemption after Florida carve out
Coastal governors from California Delaware New York Oregon New Jersey Virginia and Washington urge Interior Secretary Zinke to grant waivers to their shores in response to his offshore drilling plan Florida was exempted after Tallahassee meeting with Governor Scott. Officials warn drilling risks tourism and natural resources while Zinke defends a broad 2019 2024 leasing map and vows hearings and state consultation.
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Malaysia offers 70 million to find missing airliner MH370
Malaysia boards Ocean Infinity for a 90 day no find no fee search in a 9000 square mile zone in the Southern Indian Ocean. The Seabed Constructor will deploy eight autonomous underwater vehicles to map the seabed and locate the wreckage or flight recorders.
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