Trump Allies Target Fed's Independence: WSJ

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News Date: April 27, 2024

Some members of Trump's team are devising plans to restructure the Federal Reserve, which could grant the president direct influence over interest rate decisions and potentially remove the current Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, from office before his term ends in 2026.
This move is part of a broader strategy by Trump's allies to diminish the Federal Reserve's independence if he secures a second term, amidst internal disagreements among his advisers on how forcefully to challenge the central bank's authority.
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This effort follows the federal government's actions in 2020, during Trump's tenure, where large portions of the financial markets were nationalized, with the Federal Reserve providing the necessary funds.
Notably, BlackRock was entrusted with executing the trades, effectively merging the Federal Reserve and Treasury into a singular entity.

Iran and Egypt signed a memorandum to join SCO

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization founded in Shanghai on 15 June 2001.
After 21 years, the organization has become not only a strong pillar of global peace and development but also a major force for international equity and justice.
The SCO currently comprises eight Member States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan), four Observer States interested in acceding to full membership (Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, and Mongolia) and six 'Dialogue Partners' (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Turkiye).
Egypt and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding on Egypt's accession to the organization as a dialogue partner ahead of the summit of heads of state and government of the organization's member states scheduled to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on 16 September.
Also, Iran has signed a Memorandum of Obligations to become a permanent member of the SCO, the Iranian foreign minister said.
Sources: dailynewsegypt , azertag

Basel III endgame strikes the Federal Reserve

U.S. Federal Reserve officials, led by Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr, are exploring changes to the 'Basel III endgame' overhaul for bank capital regulations.
This includes reconsidering operational risk calculations and potential offsets for mortgage servicing.
It marks a significant shift as the Fed acknowledges concerns from the banking industry about the policy's impact on lending.
Here is Michael Barr's statement:
'We want to make sure that the rule supports a vibrant economy that supports low - and moderate-income communities, that gets the calibration right upon things like mortgages.
So the public comment that we're getting on this is really critical for us getting it right. We take it very, very seriously.
That program was really designed in that emergency situation. It was designed for that emergency to say, we want to make sure that banks and creditors of banks and depositors banks understand that banks have the liquidity they need.'

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Passes the Senate

🏛️ July 1, 2025: After a marathon vote-a-rama, the Senate has officially passed President Trump’s sweeping tax cut package — the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Backed by near-unanimous GOP support, the bill now returns to the House for final approval.
A major win for Trump, the legislation marks a pivotal step in reshaping U.S. tax and spending policy — and sets the stage for a historic signing.
🏛 June 29, 2025: In a narrow 51-49 vote, the Senate advanced President Trump’s signature tax and spending package late Saturday, setting up a potential final vote as early as Monday. All but two Republicans backed the bill, which has become a centerpiece of Trump’s second term agenda. Senators Rand Paul and Thom Tillis broke ranks, citing concerns over the debt limit and Medicaid reforms. Lawmakers are racing to finalize the legislation ahead of the July 4 deadline.
✅ May 22, 2025 - Trump Celebrates Passage of “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill” after the House passed what he’s calling “arguably the most significant piece of Legislation” in U.S. history.
The sweeping bill includes:
🚫 No tax on tips or overtime
💵 Tax deductions for American-made vehicles
💰 “Trump Savings Accounts” for newborns
🛡️ Stronger border security + ICE/Border Patrol pay raises
🏛️ Funding for the Golden Dome
Trump praised Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans, urging the Senate to “get to work” and deliver the bill to his desk without delay.
He didn’t hold back on Democrats either, accusing them of being “warped in the past” and promising their agenda “will NEVER AGAIN happen!”
🏛️ May 21, 2025 - President Trump’s major tax and spending overhaul has cleared a key procedural step in the Republican-led House. Despite internal divisions, the powerful Rules Committee approved the bill, setting it up for a full floor vote within hours. The legislation aims to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, introduce new deductions for tipped workers and auto loans...
💥 May 18, 2025 - House Republicans push forward Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ in a rare late-night vote! Trump celebrates on Truth Social: "CONGRATULATIONS REPUBLICANS!!! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!"
With July 4 as the New Deadline, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Rallies GOP to Deliver a Historic Megabill—A Vision of Renewed Prosperity and Patriotic Reform by Independence Day
April 10, 2025
Trump posted on social media: Great News! "The Big, Beautiful Bill" is coming along really well. Republicans are working together nicely. Biggest Tax Cuts in USA History!!! Getting close. DJT
April 2, 2025:
Republican lawmakers met with President Donald Trump as they push forward with his sweeping tax-cut plan. Senate advanced Trump's $4.5 Trillion Tax-Cut Package.
February 25, 2025:
The House Republican spending bill has passed.
The U.S. House advanced President Trump's tax cuts agenda on Tuesday, giving a major boost to his 2025 policy goals.
February 19, 2025:
President Donald Trump speaks at FII Institute's Priority Summit in Miami.
He plans to work with Republicans in Congress to 'dramatically' cut taxes.
'We're going to dramatically cut taxes for families and for workers and for companies, including no tax on tips, and hopefully, no tax on Social Security and no tax on overtime,' he said.
February 12, 2025:
House Republicans release budget plan, with trillions in tax and spending cuts.
House Republicans unveiled budget to advance Trump's agenda on border security, defense, energy, and taxes amid Senate competition.
January 26, 2025:
President Trump announced in Las Vegas that his legislative package with Republicans will include a pledge to eliminate taxes on tips.
Trump also suggested a no-tax policy at the Las Vegas rally: 'How about just no tax?'
November 30, 2024:
Republicans, holding control of the House, Senate, and White House, are planning an ambitious 100-day agenda focused on key priorities, starting with tax cuts.
Older news:
In 2025, Republicans' consolidated power in Washington positions President-elect Donald Trump to implement an ambitious agenda.
Key priorities include extending the 2017 tax cuts, funding the U.S.-Mexico border wall, reclaiming unused Democratic-allocated funds, and cutting government oversight by eliminating the Department of Education and curbing the powers of agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
These measures aim to stimulate economic growth, boost job creation, and tighten immigration control while addressing the challenge of managing the $35 trillion national debt.

Banks in Big Trouble. Seismic events on the horizon

Banks are making desperate moves. Wells Fargo is shutting down all existing personal lines of credit in the coming weeks and no longer offers the product.
The role of commercial banks in the global economy is changing, with lending to governments and their agencies now more important than lending to goods and services industries. It is a trend which is due to continue.
The new Basel 3 regulations seem set to encourage this trend, despite retail depositors being accorded a stable funding status. Central bank digital currencies are anticipated to augment and perhaps replace non-financial business credit over the next five to ten years.
But the increasing financialisation of commercial banking brings the risk of tying its future firmly to a financial bubble. And with price inflation on the increase, it is only a matter of very little time before that bubble bursts.
Sources: www.cnbc.com, www.goldmoney.com

Peace Prevails in The Golden Age

🕊️Recent diplomatic engagements between the United States and Iran in Rome have shown “encouraging progress”, entering a new phase of expert-level collaboration aimed at advancing mutual understanding and cooperation.
Aligned with the spirit of GESARA and the dawning Golden Age, global dynamics are shifting from confrontation to communication. As nations embrace constructive dialogue, the vision of a harmonious and united future becomes more tangible. ☮️
In parallel, official sources have announced plans to gradually scale back certain overseas operations—highlighting a broader international trend toward de-escalation and peaceful transition.
According to NESARA principles, all aggressive actions are to be ceased, promoting global stability and well-being for all.
The next stage of the dialogue is scheduled for Wednesday in Oman.
Stay tuned for more updates as this peaceful transformation continues to unfold.