Why Trump’s proposal for using 401(k) funds for mortgages probably wouldn’t reduce expenses
Housing Crisis and Regulatory Challenges The Trump administration’s recent focus on using 401(k) retirement savings to help with home buying is facing skepticism from economists. They argue this approach might overlook the real issues contributing to the housing crisis. Experts have identified two primary factors harming the housing market: restrictive zoning and regulatory policies. These […]
The Silver Lining for Actively Managed Funds in a Difficult Landscape
Passive Investing Takes Center Stage Fifty years ago, passive fund investing faced criticism as being un-American, yet it has now become a popular choice over active management strategies in the U.S. While passive investing seems to be gaining traction, its appeal varies between equity and fixed income asset classes. This difference might reflect investor sentiment […]
31 more individuals indicted in ‘ATM Jackpotting’ operation, with funds linked directly to Tren de Aragua leaders
New Indictments in Massive ATM Fraud Scheme The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday that 31 additional individuals have been indicted in relation to a large-scale “ATM jackpot” scheme associated with the criminal organization Torren de Aragua (TdA). With 56 people already indicted, this latest round brings the total to 87 as federal authorities […]
Homeowners in the Bay Area seek funds to protect a flooded road leading to upscale residences.
Homeowners Seek Funds for Flood-Proofing Access Road Residents in a wealthy Bay Area community are requesting substantial financial support from the county to safeguard the sole access route to their upscale properties. The narrow Arroyo Street in Stinson Beach frequently floods, particularly during spring tides and storms, and projections indicate that rising sea levels will […]
Trump rejects idea of using 401(k) funds for home down payments.
Updated January 22, 2026, 8:01 PM ET WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has come out against a proposal supported by one of his top economic advisors that would let Americans tap into their 401(k) retirement savings for home down payments. “I’m not a big fan. Others like it too,” he told reporters during a flight […]
Trump administration halts federal funds for research involving aborted fetal tissue
The Trump administration has ceased funding for research involving aborted fetal tissue, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This policy, effective immediately, means that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will no longer allocate funds for such research. Interestingly, this announcement arrived just a day before the […]
Newsom Seeks Public Funds for Personal Project That Arnold Schwarzenegger Financed Himself
California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom is urging state taxpayers to fund $33,000 for the governor’s self-portrait, despite the fact that former Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger personally covered the cost of his own portrait. On January 9, Newsom unveiled the final budget proposal for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which will be up for legislative consideration with […]
How a U.S. Visa Program Created by a Chinese Spy Allows Beijing to Channel Funds into American Elections
New Book Exposes EB-5 Visa Program as Political Tool Peter Schweitzer’s recent book, The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon, delves into how a seemingly harmless initiative aimed at attracting foreign investors has morphed into a substantial operation for laundering foreign contributions to American politicians, mainly Democrats. The […]
Left-Leaning Omidyar Network Funds ‘Reporters in Residence’ to Control AI Stories
The Omidyar Network, backed by billionaire Pierre Omidyar from eBay, has recently launched a new group of “resident reporters.” These journalists are directly funded by the organization’s LLC, focusing on the emerging field of technology, particularly AI. Critics argue that these individuals lack true journalistic independence, suggesting they push left-leaning regulatory agendas instead. A public […]
AOC raises funds for Mary Peltola, a moderate Democrat supported by the NRA
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, known for her leftist views, is channeling her impressive fundraising capabilities to back moderate Democrats who support gun rights and training. In a recent email, the Queens Democratic Socialists reached out to supporters asking if they would consider splitting a $5 donation between Mary Peltola’s campaign for the Senate and their Progressive […]