Vice President-elect JD Vance recently engaged in a productive conversation with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) regarding a government funding bill, according to a report by Punchbowl News. Following their meeting, Vance expressed optimism about the negotiations surrounding a continuing resolution (CR), indicating a collaborative effort to address the issues…

In the latest meeting, the Federal Reserve (Fed) surprised many economists by announcing a quarter-point cut to its benchmark interest rate despite a backdrop that seemingly called for caution. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to lower the federal funds rate to a range of 4.25% to 4.50%—a move…

Incoming Border Czar Thomas Homan emphasizes that securing the U.S.-Mexico border will significantly benefit the American labor market, leading to increased wages for American workers. In a recent interview with the Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI), Homan highlighted President-elect Donald Trump’s commitment to enhancing border security and implementing extensive deportation…

Canada is currently tightening its immigration regulations in response to growing concerns about illegal entries and fraudulent practices, particularly in light of the recent election of Donald Trump, who has voiced criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s liberal immigration policies. Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced these changes shortly after Trump’s…

In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, the political landscape in Washington remains fraught with contention, particularly concerning government expenditures and fiscal responsibility. Despite the excitement surrounding Trump’s appointment of influential figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to spearhead a new “Department of Government Efficiency,” Congress continues to operate…

As preparations for President-elect Donald Trump’s administration began, the allure of Mar-a-Lago became evident as a gathering spot for some of America’s most influential corporate leaders. Reports from the Financial Times detailed how a range of high-profile CEOs – including Ted Sarandos of Netflix, Jeff Bezos from Amazon, Shou Zi…

The stock market experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, primarily following the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by a quarter of a point. Despite this reduction, Fed officials communicated their anticipation of fewer cuts in the future alongside a forecast of persisting inflation. This announcement led to substantial…

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve made a widely anticipated decision to cut its benchmark interest rate for the third consecutive time, bringing it down by a quarter of a percentage point. This adjustment establishes the new target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25 percent to 4.50 percent. Since…

The growing importance of digital wallets within the European Union (EU) is underscored by the recent push towards implementing the EU Digital Identity (EUDI) wallet by 2026. Governments across Europe are racing to establish their digital identity solutions, with various approaches and levels of readiness. Some nations are conducting advanced…

Goldback is set to introduce the Florida Goldback Series, expanding its unique line of gold-based currency with the addition of three new denominations: 1/2, 2, and 100 Goldbacks. Goldbacks are a novel form of fractional gold that incorporates a small amount of physical gold embedded in a polymer sheet, allowing…

On Tuesday, Nima Momeni, a tech consultant, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the high-profile case surrounding the death of Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App. This verdict arrived after a six-week trial held in San Francisco, and brought a degree of resolution to a matter that had…