Rent vs. Buy Affordability Study Highlights Shifting Housing Costs A recent housing affordability study shows that buying a home has become less economical relative to renting in many parts of the United States. Rising mortgage rates, elevated home prices, and expanding cost differentials mean that monthly ownership expenses now exceed

Gen Z Finds Work Less Meaningful and More Depressing Than Unemployment A recent New York Times opinion argues that for many members of Generation Z, the experience of work has become “tortured,” and in some cases, is viewed as worse than being unemployed. The article highlights that young workers face

Trump Praises Economy, But Supporters Say It’s Not Working for Them President Donald Trump declared that his economic record merits an “A+++++,” yet many of his own voters reject that assessment, telling pollsters and commentators that the cost of living is squeezing their budgets and everyday expenses remain high.

U.S. and U.K. Issue Joint Warning on Space Weapons Testing The United States and United Kingdom have issued a coordinated warning to Russia and China, urging against the testing or deployment of weapons in space. The alert follows concerns over activities that could destabilize long-term norms around space

U.S. Intercepts Another Vessel Near Venezuela in Sanctions Enforcement U.S. authorities intercepted yet another vessel near Venezuelan waters as part of ongoing enforcement actions tied to sanctions on the country’s energy exports. The move reflects continued pressure on Venezuelan oil flows and broader geopolitical tensions involving sanctions

Trump Signals Preference for Lower Interest Rates in Next Fed Chair Choice Former President Donald Trump stated that he wants the next Federal Reserve chair to believe in significantly lower interest rates than current policy settings. The comments add political voice to the ongoing debate over monetary policy direction — and

Bessent Says Fed Should Have Cut Rates Earlier Investment veteran Scott Bessent said the Federal Reserve made a mistake by delaying interest-rate cuts, arguing that earlier action could have reduced economic strain and rate risk. His critique highlights ongoing debate around monetary policy timing and its impact on growth, inflation,

Pentagon Fails Its Eighth Financial Audit, Misses 2028 Target The U.S. Department of Defense has failed its eighth consecutive financial audit, and officials say the Pentagon won’t meet its next clean audit target in 2028. The repeated failures underscore persistent challenges in accounting, record-keeping, and financial controls in

OpenAI Targets Massive $100 Billion Fundraise at $830B Valuation OpenAI is reportedly exploring a staggering $100 billion funding round that would value the company at approximately $830 billion, making it one of the largest private financing efforts in technology history. The talks have captured investor attention as OpenAI — the AI

TikTok Signs Agreement to Sell Its U.S. Operations TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has signed a deal to transfer control of its U.S. operations to a joint venture led by American and global investors, wrapping up a years-long regulatory saga that began with threats of a U.

House Democrats Move to Force Vote on Stock Trading Rules House Democrats are mounting a discharge petition to bring a package of stock trading and ethics reforms to the House floor, bypassing traditional leadership bottlenecks. The effort comes as pressure mounts for stronger oversight after recent controversies involving members’ personal

Taiwan Says U.S. Has Started $11.1B Arms Sale Process Taiwan’s government says the United States has initiated the formal procedure for a potential $11.1 billion arms sale, a multi-billion-dollar defense package that would include advanced weaponry and systems. The announcement underscores ongoing geopolitical tension in the

Trump Signals Preference for Lower Interest Rates in Next Fed Chair Former President Donald Trump said he wants the next Federal Reserve chair to believe in significantly lower interest rates, signaling a preference for easier monetary policy. Trump’s comments add another voice to the ongoing debate over the future

See the full posts here: https://justice.gov/epstein They are only partially released. They were expected at 3. Meanwhile, Congress prepares to adjourn for the year, senators are mounting a final push to pressure the Trump administration to comply with a new law requiring the release of government files

Trump Administration, Venezuela, and Chevron Escalation Tension between the U.S. government and Venezuela over oil has intensified, with the Trump administration signaling a blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers and legal battles over seized assets tied to Chevron. This dispute underscores how geopolitical friction in a key oil-exporting region can

Trump Proposes Military Bonuses and Housing Reform to Address Cost Pressures Donald Trump has unveiled a set of proposals designed to address public anxiety over living costs, including one-time military bonuses for service members and a series of housing reforms intended to ease price pressures in the property market. The

CDC Approves Expanded Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has agreed to advisory panel recommendations that represent a significant policy shift on hepatitis B vaccination. Under the new policy direction, all adults will be recommended to receive the hepatitis B vaccine — a

Trump Administration Seeks Private Funding for New “Trump Accounts” The Trump administration has launched a campaign encouraging ultra-wealthy individuals and corporations to support “Trump Accounts,” a federal initiative that creates tax-advantaged investment accounts for children born under current policy. Under the framework, the U.S. Treasury deposits $1,000 into

Lawmakers Voice Concerns About AI Data Centers and Power Demand U.S. lawmakers are highlighting the growing strain that artificial intelligence data centers are placing on regional electricity grids. As the demand for compute capacity skyrockets — driven by AI training and inference workloads — data centers are consuming energy at a