President Donald Trump has put his signature on a new law that's set to shake up the crypto world. This law, called the GENIUS Act, is all about making sure people feel safe when they're dealing with stablecoins. These are a type of cryptocurrency that's tied to things like the U. S. dollar, so they don't go up and down in value as much as other cryptocurrencies. Th...
President Donald Trump's recent tax bill, a massive 900-page document, has left a trail of winners and losers. While the bill includes tax cuts for the wealthy and increased funding for immigration enforcement, it also contains some surprising perks for specific industries. Private jet owners, for example, can now deduct the full cost of their aircraft in the first y...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), once a fierce protector of consumers' financial rights, now sits idle. Employees describe a surreal work environment where they are paid but forbidden to do their jobs. The bureau, tasked with overseeing banks and financial services, has been effectively paralyzed by directives from the White House. Under President Tr...
The White House is hosting a small gathering of African leaders this week, but not all are impressed. Only five countries from the continent are invited. This is not the first time Trump has done this. He hosted a similar event in 2017. This time, the focus is on business opportunities. The invited countries are Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, and Gabon....
The recent tax bill signed into law has some surprising twists for private colleges. While big names like Princeton, MIT, and Harvard will see higher taxes on their endowment earnings, smaller schools with significant wealth are getting a break. This shift comes from a change in the rules that now exempts schools with fewer than 3, 000 students from the endowment tax...
In times of crisis, making the right call is tough. Why? Because the information available is often shaky, outdated, or just plain conflicting. This isn't just a small problem. It's a big deal. It affects how help is given, where resources go, and how well aid works. Think about it. In places like Darfur, Yemen, and Ethiopia, the data is messy. It's not just about n...
The idea of naming a new Federal Reserve chair well before Jerome Powell's term ends could lead to some serious market confusion. President Trump has hinted that he'll announce his pick soon and wants someone who will lower interest rates. Powell, however, has been cautious, citing a strong economy and potential inflation risks from Trump's tariffs. Normally, a new ...
The British pound recently reached a near four-year high against the dollar. This happened because of some big news about the US Federal Reserve. The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump might name a new head of the Federal Reserve sooner than expected. This news made the dollar weaker and the pound stronger. Trump has been very vocal about his displeas...
Lara Trump, known for her ties to the Trump family, has recently set up a new company called LT Music LLC. This happened in April 2025, according to official records in Florida. While details about what this business does are scarce, it's likely connected to her music career, which has seen some ups and downs. Lara Trump's music journey has been a topic of discussio...
The Federal Reserve, led by Chair Jerome Powell, is in a tough spot. The economy is a bit of a mystery right now, and Powell wants to wait and see how things play out before making any moves with interest rates. This puts him at odds with President Trump, who's been pushing for rate cuts ASAP. Powell was clear: the Fed isn't rushing into anything. He said they're in...