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Hanna Crosby
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SoCal economic & political strategist, business consultant, and journalist covering fiscal policy and community impact.
Stories by Hanna Crosby
41 stories
August 2026
1 story: 1 explainer
Thu
Explainer · Politics · Washington DC
DOJ memo could shield some Trump communications with private advisers from scrutiny
A new Justice Department opinion could prevent Congress from reviewing communications between President Donald Trump and his private advisers.
July 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Sun
News: Election · United States
Talarico, Paxton bring Texas Senate race to South Texas border stops
June 2026
2 stories: 1 investigation, 1 explainer
Thu
Explainer · Business and Finance · United States
Schwab’s reported Cboe deal could bring yes-or-no S&P 500 contracts to retail investors: what it means
Sat
Investigation · Business and Finance · United States
SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut turns public trading into a $2 trillion test of Musk’s paper fortune
SpaceX valued over $2 trillion after its June 2026 Nasdaq debut, raising $75 billion and pushing Elon Musk's net worth past $1 trillion.
May 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Fri
News: Business and Finance · United States
April PCE Report: US Inflation Reaccelerates to 3.8%
April 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Wed
News: Election · California
Xavier Becerra Leads California Governor Race Amid Progressive Attacks
March 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Mon
News: Politics · California
California Democrats Urge CARB to Rethink Cap-and-Trade Fuel Rules
February 2026
3 stories: 3 news stories
Fri
News: Election · United States
Dan Osborn Campaign: $370K Paid to Family in Nebraska Senate Race
Thu
News: Politics · Washington DC
SAVE America Act Passes House: New Voter ID, Citizenship Rules
Sat
News: Politics · United States
5th Circuit Upholds Trump Immigrant Detention Without Bond
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a Trump administration policy allowing the Department of Homeland Security to detain certain immigrants indefinitely without bond hearings.…
January 2026
5 stories: 5 news stories
Wed
News: Business and Finance · United States
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady to Start 2026
Fri
News: Politics · United States
House Passes DHS Funding Amidst Democratic ICE Defections
Wed
News: Politics · Washington DC
Trump Slams Supreme Court Justices on Transgender Athlete Cases
Tue
News: Politics · United States
Trump Halts Federal Payments to Sanctuary Cities Starting Feb 1
Fri
News: Politics · United States
Trump Calls for 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates
December 2025
2 stories: 2 news stories
Sat
News: Real Estate · United States
Mortgage Rates Near 2025 Lows: Freddie Mac 30-Year Fixed at 6.21%
Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.21% for Dec. 18, 2025, holding near 2025 lows after a recent Fed rate cut. Understand the…
Fri
News: Politics · United States
Ethiopia TPS Termination 2025: What it Means for 5,000 Holders
November 2025
6 stories: 6 news stories
Sat
News: Politics · United States
Marjorie Taylor Greene to Resign from Congress after Trump Feud
Tue
News: Politics · United States
Fact Check: Trump Tariff Dividend Payments to Americans Undocumented
Wed
News: Business and Finance · World
China’s Venezuela Strategy: Shift to Productive Partnerships
Mon
News: Politics · United States
Bessent Confronts Stephanopoulos on “Terrorist” Remarks
Fri
News: Politics · Washington DC
Senate Democrats Block Federal Worker Pay Bill Amid Shutdown
In a partisan vote, Senate Democrats blocked a GOP bill aimed at paying federal workers and military personnel during the record-breaking government shutdown. Find out why.
Sun
News: Politics · United States
Fetterman's Bipartisan Push: Immigration Reform & Border Security
October 2025
7 stories: 7 news stories
Fri
News: Election · New York City, New York
Ilhan Omar Slams Chuck Schumer Over Mamdani Endorsement in NYC
Tue
News: Politics · Washington DC
Greene & Johnson Clash Over Healthcare, Shutdown Strategy
Mon
News: Politics · World
US-Japan Alliance Secures Critical Minerals in Tokyo
Thu
News: Politics · United States
Trump Plans Russia Oil Sanctions: Rosneft, Lukoil Assets Freeze
Tue
News: Politics · Oregon
Trump Power: Article II Legal Challenges & Portland Guard
Democrats shift to Article II legal challenges, moving beyond impeachment to constrain Trump's executive power. The Portland National Guard case is a key battleground.
Fri
News: Politics · United States
Trump Announces 100% Tariff on China Over Rare Earths | Trade War Escalates
Mon
News: Election · California
California Prop 50: Redistricting Battle & 2026 House Control