U.S. and Israel Launch Joint Military Strikes Against Iran
In a dramatic early morning address, President Donald Trump declared to the people of Iran, “The hour of your freedom is at hand.” The statement accompanied the announcement of a coordinated military operation by the United States and Israel against the…
GSE Guideline Updates and Boxabl Deal Open New Doors in Mortgage Lending
Recent updates to the selling guides of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are providing lenders with more flexibility in several areas, particularly in the factory-built housing segment, which has gained attention as home affordability remains under pressure.…
Lindsay Clancy Jury Deadlocked Again as Mistrial Looms on Sixth Day
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has reached an impasse for the second time, bringing the possibility of a mistrial into sharp focus. After nearly five days of deliberations, the panel—composed of nine women and three men—sent a note to Judge…
Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Rules for Silencers and Short-Barreled Guns
For nearly a century, silencers and short-barreled firearms such as sawed-off shotguns have been subject to strict federal oversight under the National Firearms Act (NFA). That regulatory landscape shifted dramatically in August when a federal judge in…
Free Press Sundays: Live Stand-Up at the Comedy Cellar in NYC
The news cycle can be overwhelming, so The Free Press is offering a different kind of escape: an afternoon of live stand-up comedy in New York City. Introducing Free Press Sundays at the Comedy Cellar, a new series that brings the Free Press community…
Fed to Overhaul Reserve Bank Hiring Practices After Conflict-of-Interest Review
The Federal Reserve System is set to reform how it identifies and hires key officials at its 12 regional reserve banks, following an investigation that uncovered conflicts of interest and inconsistent practices across the system. The report, released…
Minneapolis High-Rise Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Including Gunman
A shooting inside a high-rise building in Minneapolis left three people dead, including the gunman, and several others injured, according to NBC News reports. The incident also wounded three police officers, one of whom was undergoing surgery as of…
California Data Reveals Crime Gun Links to Individual Stores
Newly released data from the California Department of Justice offers a store-by-store look at crime gun traces in the state’s largest cities, revealing that a single sporting goods location in Bakersfield has been linked to more recovered crime…
Niall Ferguson and Aaron MacLean in Conversation: A Live School of War Recording in NYC
As conflict with Iran reshapes the Middle East and great-power rivalry intensifies, the question of how America will exercise power in an increasingly unstable world has rarely been more urgent. On May 19, Aaron MacLean and renowned historian Niall…
Fed’s Williams Says Rate Hike Not the Answer Yet, Favors Wait-and-See
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams indicated on Wednesday that he is not yet convinced the central bank should raise interest rates, advocating for a cautious approach as inflation shows signs of easing. Speaking on CNBC, Williams…