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The Grassroots Corner October 6th, 2025
MARK SCHAFF PUTS GROK AI TO THE TEST
Our FAIRtax Leader in South Carolina, Mark Schaff, put Grok to the test and sent in the results. Read More.
US economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter
The U.S. economy's GDP grew at a 3.8% rate in the second quarter following the latest revision after the economy recorded a 0.5% contraction in the first quarter. Read More.
Mortgage rates rise for first time since July
Average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.3%, says Freddie Mac... Read More.
The Chairman’s Report October 3rd, 2025
PEW SURVEY CONFIRMS THAT IRS IS LEAST LIKED FEDERAL AGENCY
A recent Pew Research poll confirmed what almost everyone in America knows—the IRS is the least popular of the federal agencies.
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Breitbart Business Digest: Tariffs Are Reducing Prices and Humiliating Economists
The prices of goods affected by tariffs fell in August, crushing the hopes of everyone at the Cato Institute. Read More.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $37,467,893,078,454.54 as of 9/26/25
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report September 26th, 2025
THE COSTS OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX SYSTEM TO THE ECONOMY
The Trump administration continues to examine government agencies seeking ways to improve their efficiency and ensuring that they are doing their stated duties.
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What the Fed’s first rate cut of the year means for your wallet
Fed's first rate cut of the year could save credit card users $1.92 billion in interest annually while possibly reducing returns on savings accounts and certificates of deposit. Read More.
Mortgage rates fall again, refinances jump to highest level since 2022
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.26%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.35%. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner September 29th, 2025
THE WORLDWIDE MINIMUM CORPORATE TAX COMES UNRAVELED
Recently, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged suspending the minimum corporate tax for large companies, which 140 countries had earlier agreed to. Read More.
Commissioner Bisignano: Raising Social Security Retirement Age Isn’t on Table
Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano said raising the Social Security retirement age is "not under consideration." Read More.
What is the Fed's outlook for interest rate cuts, inflation and jobs for the remainder of the year?
Federal Reserve policymakers projected inflation will rise to 3% in 2025 while unemployment will reach 4.5% as the central bank begins cutting rates after holding them steady all year. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner September 22nd, 2025
MEET RANDY HAUCK
Editor’s note: Randy Hauck reached out to us from Burke, Virginia, located in Fairfax County and Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. Read More.
Mortgage rates tumble, marking largest weekly drop in a year
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.35%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.5%. Read More.
Inflation remained stubbornly high in August as Fed weighs rate cuts
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August consumer price index (CPI), which showed that inflation remained above the Fed's target ahead of the central bank's rate decision. Read More.
