Trump Says He’ll Ban Big Investors From Buying Single-Family Homes

In a bid to tackle the housing crisis in the U.S., President Trump has proposed a ban on large investors such as Wall Street firms from buying single-family homes. Many analysts believe that these institutional investors have exacerbated the affordable housing shortage by purchasing homes and driving up prices. However, the overall market is still largely untouched, raising questions about the ban's effectiveness without congressional approval.

The Trump administration is intensifying its efforts to control Venezuelan oil exports, now saying it will sell Venezuela's oil indefinitely while also directing the seizure of oil tankers linked to the regime. The administration views oil as leverage against both the Venezuelan government and foreign influence from countries like Russia and Iran in the region. Recent actions, including the pursuit of a tanker that was empty but had changed its registration to Russia, illustrate a clear strategy to remove adversarial influences from the Western Hemisphere.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new dietary guidelines that markedly emphasize reducing ultra-processed foods and increasing protein consumption by as much as 50%. The guidelines suggest that Americans should incorporate protein into every meal, which concerns nutritionists about the potential increase in red meat and processed protein sources. These updates are part of an effort to shift the food culture in America towards healthier options, as endorsed by influential groups backing the Secretary.

In corporate news, JP Morgan Chase will assume control of the Apple credit card program from Goldman Sachs, marking the end of the latter's unsuccessful venture into consumer lending. This shift solidifies JP Morgan's strong position in the credit card market, signifying a significant change in the landscape of financial products.

A growing issue in mental health care coverage is the phenomenon of 'Ghost Networks', where patients struggle to find therapists or providers listed as in-network by their insurance companies. Many providers are missing, incorrect, or no longer accepting new patients, leading to lawsuits from patients facing high out-of-pocket costs for needed care. The inaccuracies in provider lists are attributed to a mix of both insurers failing to update lists and providers’ responsibilities to keep their information current.