Transatlantic partners continue to ratchet pressure this week on the Kremlin responsive to the Russian Federation’s continued conflict with Ukraine. The United States announced its immediate ban on Russian oil and gas exports (and seafood and alcohol products); the United Kingdom (UK) Government stated it would phase out Russian energy by the end of the … Continue Reading
Amid increased tension between the Russian Federation (Russia) and Ukraine, diplomatic talks between the United States (US), European countries, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Russia concluded this week, with US officials saying they are taking stock of the discussions, while Russian officials indicated talks were a “dead end.” These past few weeks and … Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* *The US President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change. The White House had not yet released the President’s schedule. VPOTUS’ Schedule* THE VICE PRESIDENT has no public events … Continue Reading
Legislative Activity Over One Hundred Congressmen Ask for New Mortgage Rules to be Delayed On November 5, 118 House members, including 112 Republicans and six Democrats, sent a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray asking for the CFPB to extend the effective date of the qualified mortgage (QM) rules an additional … Continue Reading
