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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Why Mexican flags in LA?': Rep. Luna exposes CCP link to anti-ICE riots in explosive speech
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) delivered a fiery speech at Turning Point USA's Student Action Summit in Tampa, Florida. She questioned the presence of Mexican flags during LA's anti-ICE riots and revealed shocking intel suggesting a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) link. Watch her bold remarks shaking up the immigration and national security debate. Show more Show less
Fox News
a day ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Zohran Mamdani is trying to defund the communities that need it the most, GOP lawmaker says
WARNING-GRAPHIC FOOTAGE: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., discusses the Cincinnati mob attack and Zohran Mamdani's mayoral bid on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.
Fox News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Fetterman cheers ICE arrests of illegal alien child sex offenders, Luna calls for death penalty
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., expressed support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's apprehension of illegal alien child sex offenders, while Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., advocated for the individuals to face the death penalty. ICE noted in a Monday press release that it "arrested 214 illegal aliens for immigration offenses in the Houston area in the past six months who have been charged or convicted of a sex offense involving a minor." "I don't support or agree with all of ICE's tactics or actions. I do fully support moves like these. This makes our nation more secure and all our children safer," Fetterman said in a post on X. Responding to the news about the ICE arrests, Luna said in a post on X, "Skip deportation. Go directly to the death penalty. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200." According to the ICE press release, one of the individuals arrested was "Jose Guadalupe Meza, a 40-year-old, four-time deported criminal alien from Mexico who was arrested June 24 and has been convicted of theft and sexual assault of a child. ICE removed Guadalupe Meza to Mexico June 25." The news comes amid the Trump administration's crackdown on border and immigration enforcement. Fetterman has previously expressed support for ICE's work, describing any calls for the abolition of the agency as "inappropriate" as well as "outrageous." "Bringing together the resources and expertise of the entire federal law enforcement community to confront the overwhelming surge of illegal immigration that we saw over the past four years has resulted in the arrest and removal of historic numbers of violent criminal aliens, transnational gang members and child sex offenders," ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston acting field office director Paul McBride noted, according to the press release.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jerome Powell hit with a criminal referral over Fed's $2.5B renovation project — what it might mean for your nest egg
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a criminal referral from Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna — the latest escalation in GOP scrutiny of the central bank's spending and leadership. On July 19, Luna sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to investigate Powell for potential perjury and making false statements to federal officials. Don't miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) You don't have to be a millionaire to gain access to this $1B private real estate fund. In fact, you can get started with as little as $10 — here's how The referral centers on Powell's June 25 statements under oath before the Senate Committee on Banking, where he addressed the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed's historic Eccles Building. In a news release, Luna claims he 'knowingly misled' officials about the nature of the project during testimony, in which he 'denied the inclusion of luxury features.' '[Powell] stated: 'There's no VIP dining room, there's no new marble … there are no special elevators, just old elevators that have been there; there are no new water features, there's no beehives and there's no roof terrace gardens,'' she wrote in the letter. But according to Luna, his statement doesn't match up with filed documents. Citing the Federal Reserve's final submission to the National Capital Planning Commission, she said nearly all of Powell's denials — aside from the beehives — are contradicted by actual renovation plans. She also pointed in the letter to Powell's statement that the building 'never had' a serious renovation, despite a previous project from 1999 to 2003. If Powell knowingly misrepresented the facts, Luna argues, his actions may constitute perjury or materially false statements under federal law. According to Fox News, trade outlet Mortgage Professional reported that Powell has denied all allegations of perjury and has called for a formal watchdog investigation into the Eccles Building's renovation costs. Trump, Powell and the fate of your heard-earned dollar There's been growing tension between President Donald Trump and Powell based on a fundamental disagreement over interest rates. Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell — calling him names like 'numbskull,' 'Mr. Too Late' and a 'major loser' — for the Fed's decision to keep its benchmark rate in the 4.25% to 4.50% range throughout the year. Trump insists rates should be as much as three percentage points lower to help the economy Trump has said he isn't planning on firing Powell, but also hasn't ruled out the possibility. Powell's term as Fed chair runs through May 2026, and he has said he does not intend to leave early. While uncertainty lingers around Powell's future, it's worth remembering the core purpose of the Fed. As the nation's central bank, it operates under a dual mandate: to pursue maximum employment and maintain price stability. In a statement released June 18, the Federal Open Market Committee noted that unemployment remains low and labor market conditions are solid — but inflation 'remains somewhat elevated.' That may explain why the Fed isn't cutting rates. While lower interest rates — the kind Trump has called for — could boost economic activity, they also risk reigniting inflation. And the 40-year high inflation rate Americans endured in 2022 is still fresh in the rearview mirror. The good news? Savvy investors have long relied on certain assets to shield their wealth from inflation's bite — no matter who's running the Fed. A safe haven shines again Gold has helped people preserve their wealth for thousands of years. Today, its appeal is simple: unlike fiat currencies, the yellow metal can't be printed at will by central banks. It's also widely regarded as the ultimate safe haven. Gold is not tied to any one country, currency or economy, and in times of economic turmoil or geopolitical uncertainty, investors often flock to it — driving prices higher. Over the past 12 months, the price of the precious metal has surged about 40%. Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, has repeatedly emphasized gold's importance in a resilient portfolio. 'People don't have, typically, an adequate amount of gold in their portfolio,' he told CNBC earlier this year. 'When bad times come, gold is a very effective diversifier.' 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At the same time, rental income tends to go up, providing landlords with a revenue stream that can adjust for inflation. Over the past five years, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has jumped by more than 50%, reflecting strong demand and a limited housing supply. Of course, high home prices can make buying a home more challenging, especially as mortgage rates remain elevated. And being a landlord isn't exactly hands-off work — managing tenants, maintenance and repairs can quickly eat into your time (and returns). The good news? You don't need to buy a property outright — or deal with leaky faucets — to invest in real estate today. Crowdfunding platforms like Arrived offer an easier way to get exposure to this income-generating asset class. 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Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
House Republican Escalates MAGA War on Jerome Powell With DOJ Criminal Referral
The war between the Trump administration and Fed Chair Jerome Powell has ratcheted up, with a top Trump ally in Congress referring Powell to the Department of Justice for criminal charges. Representative Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, announced on Monday that she had formally requested that the DOJ investigate Powell for perjury. Her letter accuses Powell of making false statements under oath while testifying to Congress about the ongoing renovation of the Fed's headquarters in Washington. In her letter, which was addressed to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Luna listed three quotes from Powell's testimony to Congress on June 25 and labelled them as 'materially false.' In her X post announcing the criminal referral, Luna wrote that Powell 'knowingly misled both Congress and executive branch officials about the true nature of a taxpayer-funded project.' She went on to write in the letter that 'the integrity of oversight and the trust placed in public officials... demand accountability at the highest levels.' Bondi is under no obligation to prosecute Powell based on Luna's referral — many criminal referrals to the DOJ do not result in charges — but the move does give the attorney general an opening to investigate one of President Trump's biggest foils of late. Over the past few months, Trump has repeatedly lambasted the central banker for what he deems to be insufficient interest rate cuts. Powell has defended himself and maintained that uncertain inflation forecasts — created by Trump's tariff bonanza — justified the fiscal caution. Last week, Trump appeared to forget that he appointed Powell himself in 2017, raging at President Biden for the 'terrible job' that Powell has done. Powell has already responded to some of the claims in Luna's criminal referral on account of a letter that Trump's budget chief, Russell Vought, sent to Powell earlier this month. In his response to Vought, Powell explained that many of the supposedly 'ostentatious' plans for the new headquarters, including VIP dining rooms and marble water features, were no longer a part of the project. Powell has not commented publicly on Luna's criminal referral, and the Federal Reserve did not respond to an immediate request for comment. Powell's term as Fed chair expires in mid-2026.
