'...30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.19% as of October 23, down from 6.27% last week and 6.54% in the same period a year ago. 15-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 5.44%, compared to 5.52% in the prior week and 5.71% a year ago.
"At the start of 2025, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surpassed 7%...'
'...The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, as policymakers work to shore up the softening job market.
That would be the Fed's second rate cut in six weeks...'
'...Friday marked the first time many missed a full paycheck. The dire situation has forced many federal workers to turn to foodbanks for help. As the federal shutdown enters Day 26, President Donald Trump embarks on a trip to Asia to focus on trade. ...'
'...the administration is supportive of any measures to crack down on, regulate, or ban apps that track ICE agents’ locations...these platforms strongly “resemble obstruction of justice.” Bondi said ...'
'...Democratic Texas State Representative Jolanda Jones talks to CNN’s Erin Burnett about why she’s taking a different approach to Michelle Obama’s famous ‘if they go low’ plea, saying “if they go low, I’m going to the gutter.”...'
'...The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is warning consumers to be aware of scams connected with packages delivered to people who did not order them. ...Con artists use these packages, often billed as containing free merchandise, to perpetrate various “brushing scams.” They...'
'Cards Against Humanity...The party-game company bought the land in 2017 in an attempt to stymie President Trump’s wall-building project, but alleged that SpaceX illegally took over the land and filled it with construction equipment and materials. ...'
'The judge and his wife are each facing up to 15 years in prison for evidence tampering and conspiracy to tamper with evidence...Federal authorities arrested Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, a Venezuelan national who illegally entered the country in 2023 during the Biden administration, in February at the home of former Dona Ana County Magistrate Judge Jose Luis "Joel" Cano, 67, and his wife Nancy Ann Cano, 68. ...'
'...He will face serious hurdles in accomplishing that goal however, given Ossoff’s vote to shut down the government so illegal immigrants could receive free health care. His actions reveal his true character as an open-border radical. Additionally, Ossoff’s rhetoric toward ICE and his support from groups favoring abolishing the agency highlight his radical record on immigration, arguably the most extreme in the entire United States Senate. Is his attempt to pretend he’s been in the middle all along an insult to Georgia voters...'
'..."Following the Gaza ceasefire deal, 47% of voters approve of Trump's handling of the war between Israel and Hamas, while 34% disapprove," Emerson College Polling reported. "Public opinion has flipped since the Emerson 100-day poll [in April], when 30% approved and 46% disapproved of the president's handling of the war between Israel and Hamas."
Republican voters overwhelmingly support Trump's handling of the conflict, 80 percent to 7 percent, while Democrats disapprove by a 57-to-19 margin, according to Emerson Polling executive director Spencer Kimball. "The shift in overall approval comes from independents, who approve 43% to 38%; in April, independents disapproved 43% to 25%."...'
'...Essential workers at several federal agencies say that they are worried about taking time off or are being told that requests for leave would not be granted during the shutdown."...'
'...The COLA Increase 2026 for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will see a 2.7% increase, offering a moderate boost to monthly income. The change, beginning January 2026, is intended to cushion against inflation, keeping recipients’ purchasing power intact. For SSI beneficiaries, the boost should start even sooner on December 31, 2024.
In the wake of the benefit increase, a new Social Security threshold will reset. ...'
'...Thousands of “No Kings” rallies are slated to kick off nationwide on Saturday against President Trump and his policies.
Defiant Democrats have embraced this weekend’s rallies, while GOP lawmakers bash the protests as “hate America” demonstrations.
“Showing up to express dissent ...'
'...Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and independent candidate former Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Jewish New Yorkers don't trust Mamdani to protect them. New York City is the largest diaspora of Jews outside Israel. "Jews don't trust that you are going to be there for them when they are victims of anti-Semitic attacks," Sliwa said to Mamdani. ...'
Snippet of Article: "This took 3,000 years to get to this point. Can you believe it? ...On Monday, 20 Israeli hostages were released, reportedly the last living hostages held by Hamas. ...Regardless of how long it lasts, this is a big deal and a historic moment. The parties involved, most of the leaders of Europe and the Middle East, realize what most of the American left will deny: This would not have happened but for President Trump's involvement. Had the American elections in the fall of 2024 gone differently, this peace deal would almost certainly not have happened. "
Source: redstate.com'“It is really reprehensible, what the Democrats are doing,” Oz tells Glenn. ...noting that Medicaid and Medicare are only getting hurt by shutting down the government. ...This is about giving benefits to illegal immigrants,” Oz explains.'
'...directs the U.S. Coast Guard to submit a plan for phasing ASC construction in a manner that promotes the on-shoring of expertise to build follow-on ASCs domestically. ...the President has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Finland to construct these four ASCs in shipyards located in Finland, followed by the leveraging of Finnish expertise to construct up to seven new ASCs in shipyards located in the United States.'
'...President Donald Trump on Tuesday called the Democrats' shutdown strategy a "kamikaze attack" that has handed his administration the opportunity to cut "billions and billions in "waste, fraud and abuse."...'
'The union representing the nation's air traffic controllers is directing its members to keep working during the U.S. government shutdown now stretching into its second week, with the labor group warning that failure to report for duty could lead to termination. ...The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) told members Monday that it discourages federal employees from taking any actions to compromise air safety. ...Participating in a job action could result in removal from federal service," NATCA said in a message to members' ...
'U.S. stocks edged up to more records on Thursday...The S&P 500 added 0.1% to its all-time high set the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 79 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.4%. Both also hit records. ...'
'...Joni Ernst,
@SenJoniErnst
I’m naming Senator Chuck Schumer the NON-ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR for 2025 for his silly government shutdown shenanigans.
The cost of Schumer’s shutdown just landed on my desk...'
'Hillary Clinton says white Christian men are damaging America...the former presidential candidate claimed that white Christian men are causing “great damage” to the United States — ...these words are not only a sign of intolerance toward a significant part of American society, but also a reminder of the progressive narrative that blames Christian faith and traditional identity for the country's current problems. ...singling out a specific group—white Christian men—only deepens division in a country that urgently needs unity. '
'...Jess Michaels says authorities are ‘completely ignoring’ hers and dozens of other victims’ statements about Epstein’s trafficking...Michaels is now among the dozens of Epstein survivors who are advocating for the release of investigative files. While Donald Trump insisted on the campaign trail that he would release the files, his Department of Justice backtracked on disclosing these documents.
In July, the department insisted that there was no Epstein client list and that they would not release any more documents. Trump has since been saddled with headline after headline about his relationship with Epstein.
The department’s handling of these files drew renewed scrutiny recently during Kash Patel’s testimony before Congress. The FBI director claimed that the FBI was “releasing as much as legally allowed”.'
'...A man with a whistle, who apparently initiated the "shoot ICE!" call, then appears to yell, "Shoot the f**kers! Shoot the f**ker!" an escalation in rhetoric all the more chilling in the wake of the deadly shooting at a Dallas ICE facility on Wednesday.
'I am gonna bring little baggies of flour next time under the guise of tear gas.'
Blaze News' national correspondent Julio Rosas, who captured the shouts for violence on video, tracked down the man with the whistle whom he witnessed calling for the killing of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. ...'
'...A 2020 internal FBI memo described the protests as a “national crisis.” David Bowdich, then-deputy director at the FBI, called for the bureau to investigate “violent protesters, instigators” and “inciters.”
The firing of the group of FBI agents for their support during the protests comes amid larger restructurings at the FBI...“President Trump is only interested in the best and most qualified people who are also willing to implement his America First Agenda on behalf of the American people,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt previously said'
'...Today, ICE Des Moines arrested Ian Andre Roberts, a criminal illegal alien from Guyana in possession of a loaded handgun, $3,000 in cash and a fixed blade hunting knife. At the time of his arrest, Roberts was working as the Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools despite being an illegal alien with a final order of removal and no work authorization. ...How this illegal alien was hired without work authorization, a final order of removal, and a prior weapons charge is beyond comprehension and should alarm the parents of that school district.”'
'...Democrats are threatening to hold government funding hostage to score political points, ignoring the real-world consequences — barreling our country towards a government shutdown if Republicans don’t adhere to their roughly $1.5 trillion wish list.
The American people want to keep their government open...'
'Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently noted that Full Self-Driving (FSD) Version 14 will begin its early wide release next week. ...Musk responded by stating that FSD V14.0 should go into early wide release next week. He also shared some information on the tentative rollout dates for the next FSD V14 updates. By V14.2, Musk stated that Tesla’s vehicles that are running FSD should feel “sentient.”
“Version 14.0 goes into early wide release next week, then 14.1 about 2 weeks later and finally 14.2. The car will feel almost like it is sentient being by 14.2,” Musk wrote in his post. ...'
'A retired Big Apple financier who once had ties to George Soros was arrested Friday...Howard Rubin, 70, was picked up at his home in Fairfield, Ct,. on a 10-count indictment for “torturing women beyond their consent,” Brooklyn US Attorney Joseph Nocella charged in a statement. ...'
'...Today, in remarks to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald J. Trump delivered a powerful rebuke to the destructive globalism that has fueled endless conflict and chaos around the world. During the address, President Trump was unapologetic in proclaiming American strength as he unveiled a bold vision for sovereign nations to unite against the true threats of terrorism, unchecked migration, biological warfare, and loss of cultural identity. ...'
'...The Office of Management and Budget is set to send a memo to federal agencies on Wednesday night to prepare to permanently reduce government workforce if there is a shutdown, according to Politico.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. ...'
'...The parent company admitted to censoring conservative voices and claimed pressure from the Biden administration to silence expression online. ...The letter did not offer any plans for compensation for individuals who were deplatformed or demonetized under YouTube’s former content policies. ...“Google owes us all damages for what their censorship cost us,” Davis wrote on X in response to the statement of facts letter. “A quick ‘we’re sorry’ now that they’re in trouble isn’t going to cut. Their censorship cost us millions.” '
'...the suspect was a sniper armed with a rifle, and identified him as a white man who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head while agents were approaching. ...The shooter is deceased by a self-inflicted gun shot wound. ...'
'...Throughout the investigation, it was discovered that Lewis was allegedly responsible for creating the smell... disrupting the school, requiring children to receive medical attention for respiratory issues ...'
'...Keith Olbermann appeared to threaten the life of Scott Jennings in an extreme way, telling him he's next to be killed and the FBI is now involved.
In a move that most would call insane following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk less than two weeks ago, Olbermann is ready to do anything but turn down the violent rhetoric, telling the Townhall.com host he's next to die. ..."You're next, mother ……" Olbermann wrote in a reply to Jennings. '
'...SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — California will be the first state to ban most law enforcement, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while conducting official business under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday. ...'
'...Tulsa King, Sylvester Stallone’s crime drama created by Taylor Sheridan, returns this weekend with Season 3. What time does the new season begin streaming on Paramount+?...'
'...Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is careening the nation towards a government shutdown, and labeled the impending impasse a “Schumer Shutdown.”
“Chuck Schumer has made it very clear that he wants a shutdown, and I think he wants that to appease his far left activists ...'
'...Democrats could lose some of their own members on the GOP bill. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has already vowed to support it, and several other Democratic senators have yet to put themselves in the “no” column with the whip effort still underway.
Jeffries privately huddled with swing-district lawmakers ...push for the unlikely reversal of the Medicaid cuts ...'
