Well folks, here we are again. Washington is playing its favorite game: “chicken.” Except instead of two kids riding rusty bikes at each other down a gravel road, it’s Chuck Schumer and President Trump squaring off, and the gravel road is the entire federal government budget. One wrong move, and instead of skinned knees, we’re…
Trump, Lisa Cook, and the Federal Reserve Soap Opera
Episode I: As the Fed Turns Last month, I wrote a piece about President Trump, the Federal Reserve, and their messy custody battle over “independence.” Well, the plot has thickened, and we’ve officially entered soap opera territory. Welcome to this week’s episode of “As the Fed Turns.” Here’s the recap: President Trump tried to fire…
The Epstein Files, Maxwell’s Testimony, and the Search for Truth in a World of Shadows
Every so often, Washington, D.C. serves up a story so bizarre, so tangled, that it feels less like real life and more like the plot of a political thriller. That’s exactly where we are right now with the Jeffrey Epstein files finally landing on Capitol Hill, and with Ghislaine Maxwell speaking from prison about President…
A Senior Tax Break That Gets It Half-Right
There’s a saying in Scripture: “With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding” (Job 12:12). Our elders are a treasure trove of experience, faith, and fortitude. They’ve worked, fought, and sacrificed for this country. So, when our lawmakers propose a tax provision that acknowledges their worth, it’s worth paying attention. Enter the…