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The president told reporters about the announcement at the premiere of “Melania,” the film about first lady Melania Trump. Friday’s announcement ends a months-long selection process that has fueled debate over the future direction of the country’s central bank. The candidates for the Fed chairmanship Trump has considered four final candidates to lead the Federal […]
A key tool used by the US central bank to stabilize global financial markets in times of crisis could be deployed by the Trump administration, Kenneth Rogoff, a former chief economist at the IMF, said when asked if that was a possibility.The Federal Reserve’s swap lines, which lend dollars to other central banks during periods […]
Through Sharelle B. McNair January 27, 2026 The National Rifle Association (NRA) is calling for full transparency from the Trump administration Following the murder of Minnesota ICU nurse Alex Pretti at the hands of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the National Rifle Association (NRA) advocates full transparency from the Trump administration, saying there […]
Many real estate agents say day-to-day practices are unlikely to change dramatically because professional organizations and state regulators already impose strict fair housing requirements. Debbie Drummond, head of The Debbie Drummond Real Estate Team at Simply Vegashas been in Las Vegas since 2003. She notes that fair housing compliance remains embedded in routine practice. “I […]
A small group of moderate House Democrats joined Republicans on Thursday to pass a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, overcoming a rebellion from most Democrats angered by ICE’s aggressive operations in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities. The vote was 220 to 207, with seven Democrats breaking with their party and voting yes. […]
Trump also signed an executive order Tuesday restricting federal financing and approval pathways used by institutional investors to acquire single-family homes, following a Jan. 7 statement that he planned to halt such purchases. At the same time, Clever Offers research found that 32% of recent home sellers consider real estate investors to be unreliable. While […]
Major Wall Street banks are pushing back on some of President Donald Trump’s ideas for lowering America’s cost of living ahead of the midterm elections, while proposing others in an effort to shape policy, sources familiar with the discussions said.Wall Street has cast doubt on the effectiveness of some of Trump’s proposals to improve affordability, […]
Others, however, are likely to face significant regulatory hurdles. Proposals involving penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals and restrictions for institutional homebuyers would require action from Congress, industry experts say. In particular, a ban on large investors purchasing single-family homes would likely fall outside the budget reconciliation process, meaning it would require 60 votes in the Senate — […]
Through Maria Spiller January 17, 2026 Advocates warn that the Trump administration’s withdrawal could slow international momentum on reparations and embolden backlash against racial equality worldwide. The Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent has raised concerns among civil rights advocates and international […]
