SNAP IS ON THE LINE: Americans May Go Hungry If Government Shutdown Continues
The federal government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, and as of this writing, it has dragged on for 25 days, making it the second longest in U.S. history. The only longer one was during President Trump’s first term, which lasted 35 days. This shutdown isn’t just political gamesmanship, it’s hurting real people. Thousands of federal workers have been furloughed […]
Trump Ally Refers Fed Governor Lisa Cook for DOJ Review
Update: Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook On September 9, 2025, U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb stopped President Trump from removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. In a preliminary injunction, the court held that the Federal Reserve Act’s “for cause” removal rule only applies to conduct while serving in office, […]
Understanding Cryptocurrency and Its Risks for Vulnerable Investors
What is cryptocurrence Cryptocurrency is digital money secured by cryptography and recorded on a blockchain—a shared, unchangeable digital ledger. Bitcoin is the most well-known example. Supporters like crypto because it bypasses banks, allows peer-to-peer transfers, and offers the potential for high returns. The problem is that crypto prices swing wildly. In one week in May […]
Trump Fires Top Labor Official After Weak Jobs Report, Prompting Fears of Politicized Economic Data
President Donald Trump on Wednesday fired Dr. Erika McEntarfer, commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just days after the agency reported that the U.S. economy added only 73,000 jobs in July—well below expectations. Trump accused McEntarfer of manipulating employment data to undermine his administration and Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, though […]