Facing Political Pressure, Trump Seeks Answer to Rising Housing Costs
White House officials have explored a vast array of ideas as the president looks to unfurl a housing affordability plan at an economic conference this month. Source link
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Venezuela’s Oil Riches Are Years Off, but Winners and Losers Will Emerge
Companies that already have operations in the country stand to benefit, but those that have profited from a standoff between Caracas and Washington could lose out. Source link
’Shrooms Lead the Pack in Psychedelic Medicine, but Rollout Is Bumpy
Psilocybin-assisted therapy is legal in three states, but access has so far been limited and expensive. Source link
Why China Is Suddenly Obsessed With American Poverty
State media, embracing the gaming phrase “kill line,” is asserting China’s political superiority over the United States, deflecting focus on China’s own economic challenges. Source link
Labor Secretary’s Aides Placed on Leave in Misconduct Investigation
The Labor Department is investigating a complaint alleging misconduct by Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Source link
Polymarket Won’t Pay Users Who Bet on a U.S. Invasion of Venezuela
Polymarket users bet on whether the U.S. would invade Venezuela, but the prediction market said the Venezuelan president’s capture did not constitute an invasion. Source link
Democratic lawmakers ask for an investigation of the Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.
The request by a group of Congress members cites reporting by The Times and echoes a similar request by Democratic senators in September. Source link
Trump’s Feel-My-Pain Economic Message
The president appears skeptical about Americans’ concerns. How will voters respond? Source link
Top Fed Official Conveys Little Urgency for Immediate Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of the month, keeping tensions high with President Trump. Source link
Trump Orders Fannie and Freddie to Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
The move, a bid to make homes more affordable, would be a back-to-future moment for the two mortgage firms. Buying risky mortgage bonds helped push them to near-bankruptcy in 2008. Source link