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Biden’s illegal immigration surge triggered 30% rise in home prices, $20% in rents, Fed paper finds

Biden’s illegal immigration surge triggered 30% rise in home prices, $20% in rents, Fed paper finds

Neutral summary: The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas found that increased unauthorized immigration between 2021 and 2024 contributed to higher housing demand, which was associated with rising home prices and rents, particularly in areas with limited housing supply. The study also found little evidence that the immigration surge reduced average wages.

nypost.com
u/TehLonelyNapkin — 22 hours ago

'Do it for your child': Fetterman opens 'Trump Accounts' for his kids

Neutral summary: Democrat Senator John Fetterman said he plans to open new “Trump Accounts” for each of his three children and encouraged other parents to consider doing the same, despite having voted against the broader legislation that created the program. He argued that families should evaluate the accounts based on their potential financial benefits rather than the president’s name attached to them.
The article explains that the federally backed investment accounts are intended to help children build long-term savings.

usatoday.com
u/TehLonelyNapkin — 6 days ago
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Jasmine Crockett Delivers Bonkers Defense of Karmelo Anthony After Guilty Verdict: I Wouldn’t Be ‘Limited to Fists’

Rep. Jasmine Crockett came to defense of Karmelo Anthony after he was found guilty of murder. She says the knife that Karmelo used was too small to be considered a deadly weapon, while also arguing that Austin Metcalf’s fists were a deadly weapon. She argues that since Austin Metcalf held Karmelo down (theres no evidence of this taking place) that Karmelo was warranted in stabbing and she would have done the same thing.

yahoo.com
u/TehLonelyNapkin — 26 days ago

Gun Found in Mangione’s Backpack Can be Used as Evidence, Judge Says

Neutral summary: A New York judge has provided more clarity on what can, and can’t, be used against Luigi Mangione once the trial starts. Seems like a win lose for both sides, as the prosecution is able to use some things, such as certain statements and the gun, while also not being allowed to use other things. It will be interesting to see what happens when the trial starts.

nytimes.com
u/TehLonelyNapkin — 2 months ago