Politics
Where U.S. Trade War & Tariffs Stand in August 2025
August 7, 2025 marks one of the most significant shifts in global trade policy in decades. The newest U.S. Trade Tariffs hit more than 60 trading partners with rates
Trump’s ‘Art of the Soft Launch’: From Trial Balloons to Policy
Donald Trump’s mastery of the “soft launch” has created a new paradigm in political strategy one that treats policy announcements like market experiments rather than
Trump Wants Crypto and Private Markets in Your 401K
Trump’s 401K plan targets the massive $9 trillion U.S. retirement market, opening doors to cryptocurrencies and alternative assets. Millions of Americans could see their retirement
Crypto Week: What 3 Bills Are Being Reviewed in Washington
Washington finds itself at the epicenter of cryptocurrency regulation as three pivotal bills advance through Congress during what industry insiders have dubbed “Crypto Week.” The
The Big Beautiful Bill Transforms the Strategic Default Strategy
Two years ago, I introduced the idea of a Strategic Default a thesis suggesting that the United States might someday use its growing debt load
Why the Big Beautiful Bill Will End Sports Gambling As We Know It
Picture this: You spend your Sunday afternoon placing bets, win some, lose some, and walk away exactly where you started. Zero profit, zero loss. Under
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac & Crypto-Collateralized Loans
In recent years, cryptocurrencies have moved from the fringes of finance into more traditional arenas, including housing finance. A notable development occurred in mid-2025: for
Summarizing the U.S. Interventions in the Middle East Since 1975
American involvement in the Middle East has revolutionized the region since the 1970s. Military campaigns and devastating sanctions have affected the area deeply. UN sanctions on
Where is the PELOSI Act? Stop Congress From Trading Stocks
There might have been some premature excitement when this was proposed thinking it would gain traction. Then again, it’s the federal government we are talking
Should Building Codes Be Free?
Should Building Codes Be Free? The Legal, Ethical, and Technological Battle Over Access to the Law In the construction and design world, a curious paradox