DC’s @popville.bsky.social covered a great local idea from our own @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social: Turn the Uptown in Washington DC into an IMAX 70mm theater! www.popville.com/2026/07/imax...

Speaking of Great Ideas, This is the Greatest Idea of 2026, nay, the Greatest Idea of the Decade! - PoPville

3426 Connecticut Ave, NW Credit to Gbenga Ajilore: "D.C. needs to turn the Uptown into a IMAX 70MM equipped theater." Hell yes, 100% brilliant idea: And speaking of great ideas, I'll put one forward m...

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President Trump reportedly earned more than $2.2 billion from cryptocurrency in 2025 while in office, a stark contrast to the roughly $63,360 earned annually by the average U.S. worker. Economist Lisette Orellana Engel explains who wins and who pays in the crypto boom.

The Trump administration is moving to eliminate workplace race and gender data. As @sharblock told @AJENews: transparency shouldn't be scary. Eliminating these types of reports removes employer accountability.

As tensions escalate in Iran again, the economic impact is real. Alfredo Romero says that if the conflict continues, gas prices are likely to keep climbing in the coming weeks, adding increased pressure to the global economy.

The math is brutal: Trump's new tariffs will cost families the equivalent of two extra monthly car payments, or an extra month of rent. @bedoyausa.bsky.social breaks down the impact on family budgets with @aliciamenendez.bsky.social on @ms.now.

Michigan families are getting squeezed this summer. Gas prices are now 80 cents higher than just a year ago, and airfare is up nearly 30%. @mnegron01.bsky.social explains how Trump’s trade policies and his war with Iran are driving costs higher. www.detroitnews.net/news/2791901...

Expert shares summer money-saving tips for Michigan families

Summer vacations, backyard barbecues and trips up north are costing Michigan families more this year. As the cost of these summer activities continues to climb,...

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The Trump Fed wants to increase "engagement" with Wall Street, and industry lobbyists are already meeting with Fed officials at private dinners. As @grahamsteele.bsky.social points out in Politico, too little access for big banks has never been the issue. www.politico.com/news/2026/07...

Democrats warn Warsh that 'quieter Fed' could benefit Wall Street

It's the first public test of the Fed chief's ability to manage an institution whose sprawling mandate includes both setting interest rate policy and overseeing banks.

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Interest rates aren't coming down, and inflation continues to hit your wallet hard. Lorelei Salas, former Director of Supervision at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, explains why lowering rates now would make prices even worse.

Former FTC Commissioner, @bedoyausa.bsky.social explains how Americans across industries are discovering a common thread hurting their prosperity: billionaires that control entire industries and squeeze workers for every penny.

The government taking stakes in companies can be a dangerous game that leads to picking winners (and losers) within an industry. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social tells @stephruhle.bsky.social: Without strict safeguards, these taxpayer investments risk compromising regulation & undermining competition.

Higher prices at the pump mean higher prices everywhere else.  @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social breaks down how Trump’s war with Iran is driving up costs for food, travel, and summer essentials…and relief isn't coming anytime soon.

Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook should have been an easy case. Instead, a 5-4 decision barely stopped the president from seizing control of the Fed. Graham Steele warns that the Supreme Court's narrow ruling exposes how fragile institutional independence has become.

People want to save and plan for the future, not just scrape by. That should be the goal of our economic policies. @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social shares why we need policies that restore upward mobility and give people control over their lives.

Trump's "Freedom Fuel" is political theater. Real solutions require policy changes like ending his illegal war with Iran — not PR stunts. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social discusses how this program tries to mask the deeper issues of rising fuel prices. www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...

Who is subsidizing ‘Freedom Fuel’? Two dozen Trump-backed gas stations pop up across Philadelphia

A network of 25 gas stations in the greater Philadelphia area is offering discounted prices at the pump. It’s an initiative created by the White House, dubbed the Freedom Fuel Network, but who is subsidizing the discount? | KYW Newsradio

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Do you think there are clear laws protecting your children online? Not all states have them. Gus Rossi, Director of Responsible Technology at Omidyar Network, explains why tech companies, not the government, are still setting the rules for your kids' safety online.

What does Trump's attack on the Federal Reserve mean? Economist Álvaro Bedoya explains why the Supreme Court's protection of Lisa Cook, a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, is important in protecting key economic independence.

Corporate pricing "innovation" is often just a euphemism for price gouging, from using algorithms to collude on gas prices to outlandish overdraft fees by banks. @choprausa.bsky.social tells CNBC that the government needs to step in and protect consumers from illegal gouging.

The middle class once thrived with strong unions, robust safety nets, & labor protections. Congress has dismantled many of those protections for workers in favor of protecting billionaires. @kedseconomist.com joins @underthedesknews.bsky.social to break down the attacks on American worker.

Families have already spent an extra $450 because of higher gas and diesel prices since the Iran war began — and gas prices are still nearly 30% higher than before the war. Lorelei Salas warns Americans are falling deeper into debt just to afford essentials.

Summer heat is turning workplaces into death traps, but some companies refuse to protect their employees. Sharon Block talks with KERA about why lifesaving heat safety regulations shouldn’t be optional. www.keranews.org/news/2026-06...

Former Labor Department official says regulations are needed to protect workers in extreme heat

Extreme heat this summer can be dangerous and even deadly for folks who work outside or those who work indoors without adequate air conditioning.

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Supply shocks caused by President Trump’s war with Iran are hurting the budgets of working families, complicating what the Federal Reserve can do to lower costs. Kitty Richards joins Bloomberg Radio to discuss the real problem: higher costs caused by Trump’s economic policies.

The Supreme Court ruled on the birthright citizenship case, protecting more than 150,000 children born in the U.S. But the battle isn’t over yet. Daniel Acosta discusses the risks and possible next steps in this important and impactful case.

Temporary Protection Status immigrants fill critical gaps in nursing, construction, & caregiving. The Trump admin wants to remove these taxpayers from our economy. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social joins @stephruhle.bsky.social to discuss how this self-inflicted economic wound could cost our economy $39B

With families struggling to afford basics, the last thing they need is Trump dismantling consumer protection agencies that fight corporate greed. @choprausa.bsky.social explains how the FTC’s lost independence allows Trump to put his wealthy donors first & keep prices high for consumers.

The FTC was created to help consumers. But the recent Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Slaughter undermines that protection, replacing it with a system where donations to the President matter more than justice. @bedoyausa.bsky.social discusses the impact on Americans with @maddow.bsky.social

“The first trillionaire” is not a success story when workers are falling farther and farther behind. @nabilahmed.bsky.social warns that Elon Musk’s wealth exposes our rigged system and how concentrated power threatens democracy itself.

While workers lost a year and a half of wage gains to inflation, Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire. @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social and @hboushey.bsky.social discuss the rising costs and economic uncertainty facing everyday Americans.

President Trump claims to "love inflation," but working Americans are suffering. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social points out wages are declining when accounting for inflation, which just hit 4.2%.

Trump's latest attack on immigrant workers? Weaponizing the banking system against them. Anish Steephen warns this discriminatory pressure will undermine financial inclusion and drive people toward predatory alternatives. www.americanbanker.com/news/complia...

Compliance expectations muddied with immigration advisory

Regulators are not requiring banks to verify customer citizenship under a May executive order, which is a relief for banks. But how a new Fincen-led guidance will shift compliance expectations remains...

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If you’re already wealthy, Trump’s economy is working for you. If you’re among the 90% struggling with inflation, layoffs, and rising costs – that’s a different story. @jessicajfulton.bsky.social discusses the real economic crisis facing American families on @theshaderoom.com