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Trump regulators propose overhaul of 'weaponized' Community Reinvestment Act, say rule funded activist groups
Trump regulators propose CRA overhaul to stop banks from funneling community development funds to left-wing activist groups instead of local lending.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $39,841,114,561,022.68 as of 7/31/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
Fed dissenters warn inflation could become entrenched without monetary policy tightening now
Three Fed governors dissented from the FOMC's decision to hold interest rates steady, each preferring a 25-basis-point rate hike to combat inflation.
Bessent highlights Trump economy, warns China has 'done a lot of kicking lately'
Scott Bessent warns China has been "kicking" the U.S. on rare earth minerals and AI IP theft, comparing the rivalry to an underwater water polo match.
More than 120K refrigerators recalled after 34 fires and one reported death
About 120,000 Galanz Retro Refrigerators sold at Home Depot and Amazon were linked to 34 fire reports and one reported death from electrical short circuits.
Mortgage rates rise to 1-year high
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.66%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.58%.
US economic growth slows unexpectedly in second quarter
U.S. economic growth slowed unexpectedly in the second quarter, with the Commerce Department's advance estimate showing a 1.5% annual growth rate.
Fed's favored inflation gauge showed prices pulled back in June
The Fed's favored inflation gauge eased but remained elevated in June, with PCE inflation remaining well above the Fed's 2% target.
Fed policymakers leave rates unchanged amid elevated uncertainty
Fed policymakers left interest rates unchanged at their July meeting as stubborn inflation remains well above the central bank's 2% target.
Zuckerberg predicts more jobs and entrepreneurship if superintelligence is widely distributed
Mark Zuckerberg pushes back against AI doom rhetoric, writing that distributed superintelligence will create more jobs and make starting businesses easier.














