President Donald Trump accused the Federal Reserve of stealing his joy by not lowering interest rates during his Detroit speech. This dangerous rhetoric undermines the independence of our most crucial economic institutions and represents a direct assault on the foundations of American democracy.
President Trump is calling for a federal ban on corporate homeownership while Nevada Democrats propose monitoring investor ownership through the HOME Act instead of caps. This critical housing crisis demands immediate action to protect the American Dream from corporate exploitation that makes homeownership unattainable for families.
Neel T. Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, asserts that the Trump administration's actions against the central bank are rooted in a desire to influence monetary policy, particularly interest rates, rather than legitimate oversight. This brazen attempt to compromise the Fed's independence is a terrifying assault on the bedrock of American economic stability and democratic governance.
California's insurance system is failing homeowners as coverage disappears and premiums skyrocket due to weak oversight and corporate irresponsibility. This regulatory failure represents a heartbreaking betrayal of hardworking families who deserve protection, not abandonment.
Five years ago, the Supreme Court delivered a major victory to the LGBTQ community by ruling that federal civil rights law prohibits employment discrimination against gay and transgender people. It is deeply troubling that recent court decisions have rolled back these hard-won protections, undermining the very liberty and equality our Constitution promises.
The Trump administration is pursuing a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over his testimony about building renovations, widely seen as an attempt to pressure him into cutting interest rates. This unprecedented assault on the Fed's independence dangerously mirrors tactics seen in emerging markets with weak institutions, threatening the very foundation of American economic stability and the rule of law.
