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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces creation of an "affordability czar"

Treasury Secreatry Scott Bessent described the new role as "someone who picks the five or eight areas where this administration can make a big difference for working class Americans."

CBS News - 3d

The U.S. is appointing an 'affordability czar' — here’s what that means for you

As the federal government vows to to tackle rising prices, there are key steps consumers can take to bring monthly costs down.

CNBC - 17h

Trump taps Alice Johnson to be "pardon czar"

President Trump offered clemency to grandmother Alice Johnson in 2018 while she was serving prison time for nonviolent drug-related offenses.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Van Jones applauds Trump's 'pardon czar' pick Alice Johnson

Van Jones applauded President Trump for his appointment of Alice Johnson, a formerly incarcerated Black woman, to serve as the administration’s “pardon czar.” Speaking to Donny Deutsch on the "On ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

‘They worship death’: Trump ‘border czar’ reveals extremist views in interview

The ‘great replacement’ theory, human sacrifice and torture videos: Tom Homan’s talk with Tucker Carlson offered a grab bag of far-right talking points. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control ...

The Guardian - 3d

Hubris and conceit: Why Musk is having so much trouble as czar

Musk represents a pernicious feature of the modern presidency, that the executive has all the answers and need not be constrained by supposedly outmoded constitutional and legal considerations.

The Hill - 1d

Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?

Also in this newsletter: The EU’s peace offering in Trump’s trade war

Financial Times - Feb. 21

DOGE could be the answer to the US affordable housing crisis

Every dollar lost to waste, fraud and abuse comes at a staggering cost to the families and individuals who rely on the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Hill - 6d

Are socially distanced chickens laying more affordable eggs?

Pasture-raised hens aren’t any more immune to bird flu, and their premium eggs aren’t getting cheaper. But prices have held steady while conventional egg costs explode.

NBC News - 13h

As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials

The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Cuomo’s First Mayoral Campaign Promise: A Plan to Tackle Affordability

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has jumped into the New York City mayoral race. His first proposal focuses on affordability.

The New York Times - 2d

Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans

The Education Department has pulled down all applications for borrowers seeking to enroll in income-driven repayment programs. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 2d

Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.

BBC News - 4d

Samsung's Affordable Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 Will Get 6 Years of Software Updates

The company’s latest affordable smartphones are thinner and more durable and have a sprinkling of AI.

Wired - 4d

Fired National Park worker can't afford Crohn's drug without health insurance

Stacy Ramsey worked in Arkansas' Ozark National Forest as the only permanent river ranger, saving dozens of hikers and boaters on search and rescue missions. This month, she was let go as part of ...

CBS News - 1d

‘I’m a reluctant snowbird’: We’re in our 60s and own a $1 million home. Can we afford a $290K vacation home near our grandchildren?

“We have no debt and an investment portfolio of $3.3 million.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

One key 2025 free agent each NFL team can least afford to lose: Ravens' Ronnie Stanley could be top priority

Which veterans should teams try to keep in-house?

CBS Sports - 12h

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