Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, endorsed the idea of allowing presidents to intervene in Federal Reserve policy, as proposed by Sen. Mike Lee. This reflects a broader pressure campaign on Fed independence that may manifest during the next Trump administration. Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently stated he would not resign if asked by Trump, potentially reigniting a contentious relationship between the Fed chair and the president-elect.
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ICE arrest of Massachusetts high school student sends shockwaves through town
SummaryMarcelo Gomes Da Silva, an 18-year-old high school junior in Milford, Massachusetts, was arrested by immigration authorities while driving to volleyball practice. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeted him during a traffic stop aimed at his father, who is unlawfully present in the U.S. Community members and school officials expressed distress over his detention, leading to protests demanding his release, as his absence impacted a graduation ceremony where he was to perform. Full Article
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