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Marcus Cole

Editor-in-Chief

Marcus Cole has covered American and international politics for over two decades. As Editor-in-Chief, he sets the editorial direction for Clear Press and still writes on major political stories. Known for his measured analysis and ability to cut through partisan noise.

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Politics··16 min read

The Lies of Howard Lutnick

A Clear Press Investigation: From a shifting 9/11 survival story to Epstein's island, from Tether's billions to tariff profiteering — the Commerce Secretary's lifetime of deception, exposed.

Howard Lutnick built his public persona on the ashes of September 11th. But a Clear Press investigation reveals a pattern of lies stretching across decades — a 9/11 story that doesn't add up, an Epstein relationship he swore he'd ended but didn't, an $80 billion crypto conflict he refused to recuse from, and a government office he's used to enrich his sons. This is the full accounting.

Politics··28 min read

How U.S. Politicians Got Rich in 2025

A Clear Press Investigation: From Capitol Hill stock trades to crypto empires and billion-dollar Saudi deals, the machinery of public enrichment has never been more brazen — or more lucrative.

In 2025, 140 members of Congress traded $720 million in stocks while setting policy. The Trump family banked $3.4 billion from the presidency. A hedge fund billionaire became Treasury Secretary. The Commerce Secretary's firm managed $80 billion for a crypto company linked to terrorist financing. This is how they did it — in plain sight.