As families prepare their 2026 financial plans, a recent analysis from InvestorsObserver reveals that raising five children has become unaffordable for the average American household.
Across 50 major metro areas, families with five children fall $32,000 short annually when basic child-rearing costs are compared to median married-couple income. [Fortunately, Tulsa is the 79 largest city and on the cusp of the Ozarks and Great Plains which features greater affordability.]
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Updated: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, signed a Secretary’s Memorandum (PDF, 135 KB) yesterday that puts forth a focused effort to establish new priorities for future research and development activities funded by the Department (USDA) to strengthen U.S. Agriculture for farmers and consumers. Today, Secretary Rollins announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA), the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates.
Data shows the American farm economy suffered under Biden-Harris Democrat Administration policies that drove up inflation, created a weak trade agenda that resulted in no new trade deals for American commodities, and propagated crippling over regulation. Further, misguided policies focused on DEI and environmental justice in agricultural research, extension, and education programs diverted resources away from solving actual programs that American farmers and ranchers are facing.
Congressman Brecheen’s third year in Washington generated the following top highlights.
Top Bills Introduced
America-First Themed Equity Funds Now Available on NYSE
Yorkville America Equities, sponsor and investment advisor for the Truth Social exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), announced that the first five Truth Social ETFs are launching today on the New York Stock Exchange.
The ETFs are part of the Truth.Fi fintech brand from Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) (“Trump Media”), operator of the social media platform Truth Social and the streaming platform Truth+. The funds launching today include the following:
