1. Immigration and Housing
Mass immigration under President Biden increased rental demand and housing prices.
Trump’s deportations and border enforcement are lowering rents and home prices.
Median age of first-time homebuyers is rising above 40 (highest since WWI).
Wharton study: “Every 1% population increase → rents up 1%.”
Recent rent declines (−1.1% YoY, −5.2% vs. 2022 peak).

   Tax Policy Changes (2026)
Highlights upcoming measures:

No tax on tips
No tax on overtime
No tax on Social Security for seniors
Suggests millions will receive IRS refunds starting January.

   HUD Report
HUD finds that immigration significantly drove up housing demand and prices, especially for low-income Americans without assistance.

2. DOJ/FBI and Mar-a-Lago Raid
Newly released emails show FBI doubted probable cause for the 2022 raid but proceeded under pressure from Biden DOJ.
There were political motives behind the raid, calling it “abuse of power.”
Lack of whistleblowers and calls for congressional hearings.

3. Last 3 BIG WINS of this past year


   Space
Announces $10 billion investment in NASA and commercial space through the Working Families tax cut.
Goal: U.S. lunar landing by 2028 (ahead of China’s 2030 target).
Emphasizes jobs (50,000+ in Texas), national security, and inspiration for youth.

   Automotive Policy
CAFE standards were “zeroed out” to reduce car costs and improve safety.
Biden-era fuel economy rules are an attempt to ban internal combustion engines.

   Online Safety – “Take It Down Act”
Makes posting non-consensual intimate imagery (including AI deepfakes) a felony.
Grants victims a statutory right to demand immediate removal from platforms.
Bipartisan passage and signing in the Rose Garden with First Lady Melania Trump.

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1. Immigration and Housing
<ul>
<li>Mass immigration under President Biden increased rental demand and housing prices.</li>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s deportations and border enforcement are lowering rents and home prices.</li>
<li>Median age of first-time homebuyers is rising above 40 (highest since WWI).</li>
<li>Wharton study: &ldquo;Every 1% population increase &rarr; rents up 1%.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Recent rent declines (&minus;1.1% YoY, &minus;5.2% vs. 2022 peak).</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tax Policy Changes (2026)
<ul>
<li>Highlights upcoming measures:
<ul>
<li>No tax on tips</li>
<li>No tax on overtime</li>
<li>No tax on Social Security for seniors</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Suggests millions will receive IRS refunds starting January.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp; HUD Report
<ul>
<li>HUD finds that immigration significantly drove up housing demand and prices, especially for low-income Americans without assistance.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. DOJ/FBI and Mar-a-Lago Raid
<ul>
<li>Newly released emails show FBI doubted probable cause for the 2022 raid but proceeded under pressure from Biden DOJ.</li>
<li>There were political motives behind the raid, calling it &ldquo;abuse of power.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Lack of whistleblowers and calls for congressional hearings.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Last 3 BIG WINS of this past year 
&nbsp;&nbsp; Space
<ul>
<li>Announces $10 billion investment in NASA and commercial space through the Working Families tax cut.</li>
<li>Goal: U.S. lunar landing by 2028 (ahead of China&rsquo;s 2030 target).</li>
<li>Emphasizes jobs (50,000+ in Texas), national security, and inspiration for youth.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp; Automotive Policy
<ul>
<li>CAFE standards were &ldquo;zeroed out&rdquo; to reduce car costs and improve safety.</li>
<li>Biden-era fuel economy rules are an attempt to ban internal combustion engines.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp; Online Safety &ndash; &ldquo;Take It Down Act&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>Makes posting non-consensual intimate imagery (including AI deepfakes) a felony.</li>
<li>Grants victims a statutory right to demand immediate removal from platforms.</li>
<li>Bipartisan passage and signing in the Rose Garden with First Lady Melania Trump.</li>
</ul>
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Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.

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