Warren: Reported effort to shutter CFPB 'another scam'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday accused the Trump administration of reporting efforts to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as “another fraud.” “If you have a bank account, credit card, mortgage or student loan, this is code red,” Warren said in a video posted on social platform X. “I'm ringing the alarm […]
Schiff presses White House on Musk conflicts of interest, ethics
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Monday to Elon Musk's conflict of interest, ethics and reporting requirements as the tech billionaire leads drastic efforts to overhaul the executive branch. pushed the White House for information on compliance. Government efficiency (DOGE). in letter As a “special government employee,” Schiff, to White House Chief, said that Musk is […]
Trump says 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum coming Monday
President Trump said he announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum on Monday, adding that he would kick off mutual tariffs in a few days as well. When asked which countries will be affected, Trump said steel and aluminum tariffs will affect “everyone.” “Steel coming into the US will have 25% tariffs, and there will […]
What to know about the fight over 'debanking'
“Debanking” has become an increasingly popular topic for Republicans in recent weeks as it seeks to be a Biden-era regulator that denies boxing conservatives and cryptocurrency companies from the financial system. Despite its new traction, leaving it off isn't a whole new issue, with Republicans airing complaints about issues since the Obama administration. Here's what […]
Trump might be stuck with Biden’s funding priorities for longer than GOP hoped
President Trump could stick to spending priorities set under the Biden administration for longer than Congressional Republicans hoped. As Congress struggles to attack bipartisan government funding contracts, they hope to hit one by the March 14 closure deadline. Some lawmakers say the suspension seems most likely to fund the government, especially as Congress faces an […]
Musk says he has no plans to buy TikTok
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he's not interested in getting the video sharing app Tiktok and has no plans for what to do if he owns it. Musk made his remarks during a virtual session at the Welt Economic Summit on January 28th. video It was released by Welt Group on Saturday. “I'm not bidding […]
Trump slams Biden over paper straws, declares mandate ‘is dead’
Earlier on Saturday, President Trump denounced former President Biden for what he called his previous administration's mission against plastic straws. “The 'plastic straw, paper only' that bent Joe's mandate is dead! “Trump I wrote it A true society. “Enjoy your next drink without a straw that will get you tired and melt in your mouth!!!” […]
Democrats call stop work order at CFPB 'illegal'
Democrats ask Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cancel the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) suspension order after Elon Musk's government efficiency (DOGE) employees targeted the agency as part of an overhaul of federal spending It's there. Maxine Waters, a top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, led members to a letter to Bescent on […]
Home prices up in nearly 90 percent of cities at end of 2024
The cost of homeownership rose at 226 people in the Metro area, or 89%, as measured in the fourth quarter of 2024. That's according to the latest one Quarterly Report The 30-year fixed mortgage rate bump has also moved from 6.12% to 6.85% from the National Association of Realtors. This is the latest price rise […]
Disengaged at work? You’re not alone. Welcome to the 'Great Detachment’
A recent study from Gallup paints a harsh picture of the emotions of current employees. Workers across the nation have experienced unprecedented levels of disconnection from jobs and employers. Unlike the “big resignation” that dominated headlines in the past few years, today's workforce is in a much more free-spirited situation. Workers are stuck and increasingly […]