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Will We Ever Return to Normal?

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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Deportations Cure Rent Inflation, When We Have No Evidence meets Do It Anyway plus the Final 3 Historic Victories of 2025 Week In Review 

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Border Security
Illegal immigration reportedly dropped by 99%.
$100 billion invested in border security infrastructure (wall, technology, personnel).
Claimed economic benefits: reduced housing costs and rents due to deportations.


Working Families Tax Cut (formerly “One Big Beautiful Bill”)
Permanent extension and expansion of Trump-era tax cuts.
Specific provisions:

No taxes on tips, overtime, or Social Security benefits (effective 2026).
Framed as the most conservative legislative victory in U.S. history.


Military & National Security
$150 billion invested in rebuilding the military.
$24.5 billion allocated to the Coast Guard (over 200% of its annual budget).
Emphasis on Arctic ice cutters to counter China and Russia.


Technology & Infrastructure
Auctioning 800 MHz of federal spectrum to private sector (expected $100 billion revenue).
Air traffic control modernization ($12.5 billion investment).
Rotor Act: mandates ADS-B technology for all aircraft to prevent collisions.


Education & Social Policy
School Choice Expansion: Tax credits for donations to scholarship organizations.
Trump Accounts: Investment accounts for every child in America, seeded with $1,000 and allowing $5,000 annual contributions, invested in S&P 500.


Space Exploration
$10 billion investment in NASA and commercial space programs.
Goal: U.S. to return to the Moon by 2028, ahead of China.


Regulatory Rollbacks
Elimination of CAFE standards (fuel economy rules), framed as lowering car costs and improving safety.


Online Safety
Take It Down Act: Criminalizes non-consensual intimate imagery and deepfake pornography; mandates immediate removal by platforms.

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<ul>
<li>
Border Security
<ul>
<li>Illegal immigration reportedly dropped by 99%.</li>
<li>$100 billion invested in border security infrastructure (wall, technology, personnel).</li>
<li>Claimed economic benefits: reduced housing costs and rents due to deportations.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Working Families Tax Cut (formerly &ldquo;One Big Beautiful Bill&rdquo;)
<ul>
<li>Permanent extension and expansion of Trump-era tax cuts.</li>
<li>Specific provisions:
<ul>
<li>No taxes on tips, overtime, or Social Security benefits (effective 2026).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Framed as the most conservative legislative victory in U.S. history.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Military &amp; National Security
<ul>
<li>$150 billion invested in rebuilding the military.</li>
<li>$24.5 billion allocated to the Coast Guard (over 200% of its annual budget).</li>
<li>Emphasis on Arctic ice cutters to counter China and Russia.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Technology &amp; Infrastructure
<ul>
<li>Auctioning 800 MHz of federal spectrum to private sector (expected $100 billion revenue).</li>
<li>Air traffic control modernization ($12.5 billion investment).</li>
<li>Rotor Act: mandates ADS-B technology for all aircraft to prevent collisions.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Education &amp; Social Policy
<ul>
<li>School Choice Expansion: Tax credits for donations to scholarship organizations.</li>
<li>Trump Accounts: Investment accounts for every child in America, seeded with $1,000 and allowing $5,000 annual contributions, invested in S&amp;P 500.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Space Exploration
<ul>
<li>$10 billion investment in NASA and commercial space programs.</li>
<li>Goal: U.S. to return to the Moon by 2028, ahead of China.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Regulatory Rollbacks
<ul>
<li>Elimination of CAFE standards (fuel economy rules), framed as lowering car costs and improving safety.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Online Safety
<ul>
<li>Take It Down Act: Criminalizes non-consensual intimate imagery and deepfake pornography; mandates immediate removal by platforms.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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A Historic Year of Victories

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1. Foiled Terror Attack in Los Angeles
Incident: FBI arrested five suspects allegedly planning coordinated New Year’s Eve bombings in Los Angeles.
Group: Identified as the Turtle Island Liberation Front, described as a radical pro-Palestinian, anti-American extremist group.
Details:
Planned attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at five locations.
Four suspects arrested in Lucerne Valley while testing bomb components; a fifth arrested in New Orleans.
Materials included potassium nitrate, PVC pipes, sulfur powder, and charcoal.
Ideology: Anti-U.S., pro-Palestinian, anti-law enforcement; Instagram posts included “Death to America” and “Free Palestine.”

2. DOJ and FBI Emails on Mar-a-Lago Raid
Revelation: Internal FBI emails show agents doubted probable cause for the August 2022 raid on Trump’s residence.
Concerns:
Evidence was “single source, uncorroborated, and possibly outdated.”
FBI suggested less intrusive alternatives, like negotiating with Trump’s attorneys.
DOJ officials allegedly dismissed optics concerns, saying they “didn’t give a damn.”
Implications: The raid was politically motivated, intended to damage Trump’s chances of reelection.

3. Housing, Immigration, and Economic Policy
Housing Crisis: Attributes skyrocketing rents and home prices to Biden-era immigration policies, citing a HUD report linking immigration to housing demand.
Trump’s Deportation Policy: Claims mass deportations have lowered rents by 1.1% year-over-year and 5.2% since 2022.
Economic Measures: Highlights upcoming tax reforms for 2026:

No tax on tips.
No tax on overtime.
No tax on Social Security for seniors.

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1. <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6386520519112">Foiled Terror Attack in Los Angeles</a>
<ul>
<li>Incident: FBI arrested five suspects allegedly planning coordinated New Year&rsquo;s Eve bombings in Los Angeles.</li>
<li>Group: Identified as the Turtle Island Liberation Front, described as a radical pro-Palestinian, anti-American extremist group.</li>
<li>Details:
<ul>
<li>Planned attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at five locations.</li>
<li>Four suspects arrested in Lucerne Valley while testing bomb components; a fifth arrested in New Orleans.</li>
<li>Materials included potassium nitrate, PVC pipes, sulfur powder, and charcoal.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Ideology: Anti-U.S., pro-Palestinian, anti-law enforcement; Instagram posts included &ldquo;Death to America&rdquo; and &ldquo;Free Palestine.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-doubted-probable-cause-mar-a-lago-raid-pushed-forward-amid-pressure-from-biden-doj-emails-reveal">DOJ and FBI Emails on Mar-a-Lago Raid</a>
<ul>
<li>Revelation: Internal FBI emails show agents doubted probable cause for the August 2022 raid on Trump&rsquo;s residence.</li>
<li>Concerns:
<ul>
<li>Evidence was &ldquo;single source, uncorroborated, and possibly outdated.&rdquo;</li>
<li>FBI suggested less intrusive alternatives, like negotiating with Trump&rsquo;s attorneys.</li>
<li>DOJ officials allegedly dismissed optics concerns, saying they &ldquo;didn&rsquo;t give a damn.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Implications: The raid was politically motivated, intended to damage Trump&rsquo;s chances of reelection.</li>
</ul>
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3. <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hud-chief-blames-unchecked-illegal-immigration-pricing-out-families-amid-new-housing-report">Housing, Immigration, and Economic Policy</a>
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<li>Housing Crisis: Attributes skyrocketing rents and home prices to Biden-era immigration policies, citing a HUD report linking immigration to housing demand.</li>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s Deportation Policy: Claims mass deportations have lowered rents by 1.1% year-over-year and 5.2% since 2022.</li>
<li>Economic Measures: Highlights upcoming tax reforms for 2026:
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<li>No tax on tips.</li>
<li>No tax on overtime.</li>
<li>No tax on Social Security for seniors.</li>
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