Completely fine or a total flop?
Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week's newsletter takes a look at the Trump administration's proposal to create a 50-year mortgage product to rival the 30-year mortgage that became…
Tag: D.C
D.C. jury acquits ‘sandwich guy’ of assaulting federal agent
A jury today acquitted Sean Dunn, the Washington, D.C., man who went viral in August for hurling a footlong Subway sandwich at a Border Patrol officer. The jury deliberated for several hours over Wednesday and this afternoon…
Progressive cities are turning tax-free tips into taxable wages
What began as a campaign promise in Nevada became law this summer with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: "No taxes on tips" is now nationwide. But even as pundits debate its merits, progressive cities…
The president has too many ’emergency’ powers
Usually when we're in the midst of a government shutdown, I'm in a good mood. Sure, recent shutdowns haven't accomplished much in terms of shrinking the cost or scope of the federal government in the long run,…
D.C. man suing after arrest for mocking National Guard troops with Star Wars’ ‘Imperial March’
A Washington, D.C., resident who was handcuffed and detained in September for mocking National Guard soldiers by playing "The Imperial March" from Star Wars on his cellphone is suing the soldiers and police officers…
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