Trump Officials, Allies Move To Dismantle Obama-Era Guidelines That Pressured Banks To Drop Conservatives
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order directing federal regulators to eliminate Obama-era guidelines that pressure banks to deny services to conservative groups. It also calls to punish banks that drop customers because of politics.
The executive order could come as soon as this week, the Wall Street Journal reported after reviewing a draft.
"Conservatives for years have accused banks of denying them services on political or religious grounds, and cryptocurrency companies have said they were shut out of banking services under the Biden administration," the Journal reported. Click here to read more.
Michigan’s Green Energy Plan Means Higher Bills, More Blackouts
MIDLAND, Mich. — Michigan’s net-zero energy law could more than double utility bills, increase blackout risks, and deliver negligible climate benefits, a new report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy warns.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “MI Healthy Climate Plan” mandates 100% clean energy by 2050 through a rapid transition to wind, solar, and battery storage as well as the phasing out of fossil fuels.
“Michigan’s Expensive Net-Zero Gamble: Projecting the Costs of Gov. Whitmer’s MI Healthy Climate Plan” was conducted in partnership with the Center of the American Experiment and Always On Energy Research. The report concludes that the governor’s proposed transition will strain the state’s power grid and impose major costs on taxpayers. Click here to read more.
Trump Donates First Presidential Paycheck to White House Historical Association
President Donald Trump has donated his first presidential paycheck to the White House Historical Association, continuing his unusual practice from his first term of donating his salary, unlike most of his predecessors.
Trump took to Truth Social on Tuesday to announce the donation, a day after he paid a visit to the White House Historical Association.
“I am proud to be the only President (with the possible exception of the Late, Great George Washington) to donate my Salary. My first ‘Paycheck’ went to the White House Historical Association, as we make much needed renovations to the beautiful ‘People’s House,'” Trump wrote. Click here to read more.
Number of homeschool students grows in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — As teachers across Central Florida gear up for the new school year, parents who homeschool are also getting ready for another year.
In Florida, the latest data shows 155,000 students participated in homeschool during the 2023-2024 school year. In the last five years, that number has increased by 46%.
There is no morning bell for Pearl Tindell — she gets up on her own time. But instead of heading to the bus stop, she heads to the open field with a horse.
Pearl is at her happiest up in the saddle, belting out her favorite songs. She spends countless hours training for horse competitions, doing horse therapy, singing and so many other hobbies.
“I am going to go on stage on a horse and sing. That is what I want to do,” Pearl said. Click here to read more.
Will federal money-hungry Gretchen Whitmer pass up $608 million FEMA ‘detention support grant’?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has spent months lobbying President Donald Trump for federal support for Selfridge Air National Guard Base, ice storm recovery, a Mundy Township mega site, and other priorities.
But a coalition of 30 left-wing activist groups known as No Detention Centers in Michigan on Tuesday issued an open letter urging the governor to ignore a $608 million “detention support grant program” offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the construction of immigration detention facilities.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has spent months lobbying President Donald Trump for federal support for Selfridge Air National Guard Base, ice storm recovery, a Mundy Township mega site, and other priorities.
But a coalition of 30 left-wing activist groups known as No Detention Centers in Michigan on Tuesday issued an open letter urging the governor to ignore a $608 million “detention support grant program” offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the construction of immigration detention facilities.
The letter came the same day Whitmer met with Trump at the White House to discuss tariffs, Medicaid changes, and other issues.
