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The Seattle metro area just recorded one of the largest declines in job listings in the entire U.S., according to new employment data. Job postings are down more than 35% compared to pre-pandemic levels, with tech and professional sectors hit the hardest.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a new lawsuit against a North Texas Muslim-led housing development, formerly known as EPIC City and now rebranded as The Meadow.Supporters of the project say the lawsuit is politically and religiously motivated, while Paxton’s office argues the case is about investor protection and regulatory compliance — not religion.This case could have broader implications for faith-based and community-centered housing developments across Texas and beyond.

H&M has officially confirmed it is closing its store at San Francisco Centre, the city’s largest shopping mall — and the move signals the near-total collapse of what was once a premier retail destination.San Francisco Centre is now almost completely empty, following years of store closures, anchor tenant departures, and a recent foreclosure that transferred ownership to lenders. Major brands have already left, and now even some of the last remaining retailers are being forced out.

A newly released HUD document has ignited a national controversy. According to reporting from ZeroHedge, the Biden administration allegedly allowed illegal immigrants to receive FHA-backed, taxpayer-insured mortgages — a move critics are calling a “generational betrayal.”

Billionaire hedge fund founder Ken Griffin has officially cut his last remaining tie to Chicago real estate. After years of price cuts and time on the market, Griffin’s final luxury condo in downtown Chicago is now under contract—marking the end of a once massive property portfolio in the city. The sale comes years after Griffin relocated Citadel’s headquarters to Miami, signaling a broader shift among ultra-wealthy individuals away from traditional financial hubs.

Utah is moving forward with a massive 1,300-bed “Homelessness Accountability Center” — a plan supporters call compassionate intervention and critics warn could become a model for coercive control. In this video, we break down the controversy surrounding the proposed mega-facility, its connection to Trump-era homelessness policies, and why civil rights advocates, mental-health professionals, and housing experts are raising alarms. The project signals a sharp shift away from “Housing First” toward enforcement, involuntary commitment, and work-conditioned shelter — with potentially far-reaching consequences. Is this a genuine solution to homelessness, or a dangerous experiment in criminalization and confinement? Who gets helped, who gets harmed, and what does this mean for the future of homelessness policy across the U.S.?

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced a major shift in how the city will address homelessness. In this video, we break down Mamdani’s plan to end homeless encampment sweeps and replace them with a housing-first approach that focuses on connecting unhoused New Yorkers to supportive or rental housing — not policing.

Seattle leads the nation in something again – and as usual, it's not something to celebrate. With 35% office vacancy rates and plummeting commercial rents, the Emerald City has officially become the poster child for how socialist policies destroy business districts. But wait, there's more! Meet Sean Scott, Washington's mini Let's Go Brandon Johnson, who thinks workers can just collectively create the next Amazon while he pushes a statewide payroll tax that will send Microsoft and Meta packing faster than you can say "go woke, go broke." We've already seen this movie in Seattle – Amazon moved 10,000 jobs to Bellevue when they got hit with a city payroll tax, leaving the city $47 million short on revenue. Now these economic geniuses want to take that failed experiment statewide. What could go wrong? The wheels are coming off, and taxpayers are left holding the bag while businesses flee to states that actually understand basic economics. Is anyone surprised that a Democratic Socialist who's never run so much as a taco stand thinks he can manage a $9 billion budget? Will Washington become the next California exodus story?

Oakland's last McDonald's just closed, and the employees are protesting... after they helped expose the rat infestation that made it famous. You can't make this stuff up! The same workers who leaked videos of rats running around the kitchen are now demanding their jobs back, striking against a business that's already shuttered. Meanwhile, In-N-Out, Shake Shack, and countless other businesses have fled Oakland citing safety concerns - gunshots through windows, stabbings, armed robberies. But sure, let's blame it all on the rodents. These employees worked there for up to 17 years watching the neighborhood deteriorate, filmed themselves exposing health violations, then act surprised when the franchise owner pulls the plug. Is anyone shocked that protesting your own workplace conditions leads to unemployment? What did they expect when they turned their employer into a viral meme? The real story isn't about rats - it's about a city so dysfunctional that even profitable businesses can't survive. Hit that subscribe button if you're tired of watching common sense get devoured faster than a Happy Meal in a rat-infested kitchen!

Chicago's been stumbling like a drunk leaving a bar after 12 Bud Lights - and the numbers prove it. We're talking 23 straight months of declining business activity, unemployment climbing, and a nearly billion-dollar budget deficit that would make your accountant weep. But instead of admitting their progressive tax-and-spend policies drove businesses away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is doubling down on "progressive revenue" - because apparently taxing the remaining employers into oblivion is the brilliant solution.We break down the devastating economic metrics, from plummeting business barometers to skyrocketing property taxes that have homeowners literally lining up at government offices in panic. Meanwhile, Johnson blames Trump's cuts for Chicago's woes - conveniently ignoring that this decline started long before Trump took office. Is anyone surprised that 10,000 businesses have fled Illinois in the last decade? What happens when the last major employer finally says "enough" and relocates to business-friendly states?

Yet again, Washington's Democratic Socialist representative Sean Scott wants to tax businesses into oblivion with a statewide payroll tax—because apparently $9.4 billion in new taxes this year wasn't enough. While moderate Bellevue Mayor Lynn Robinson warns this will be "detrimental to everybody," Scott thinks he can squeeze $3 billion more from the corporations that actually fund everything in this state. What could go wrong?We break down how Seattle's payroll tax already pushed 10,000 jobs to Bellevue, where businesses can operate without getting fleeced at every turn. Meanwhile, Scott—a proud member of Democratic Socialists of America—argues we need to "spread the wealth around" while completely ignoring that these same businesses provide the tax base that funds his beloved social programs. Meta just declined to expand in Bellevue this week. Coincidence?Is anyone surprised that socialism's track record of spectacular failure doesn't deter these ideologues? How long before Washington becomes California 2.0 with a taxpayer exodus every 30 minutes? Subscribe and hit the bell—because this trainwreck is just getting started.

San Francisco offered businesses a MILLION DOLLAR tax break to move into the Tenderloin area. Big shocker – absolutely nobody took the deal! Not a single company thought it was worth it, even with that massive incentive dangling in front of them.We're breaking down why 40% of San Francisco's office space sits empty, why even AI companies are avoiding these specific zip codes, and what it really means when businesses would rather pay full taxes elsewhere than take a million-dollar break in certain neighborhoods. The city won't talk about street conditions, but the results speak for themselves.Meanwhile, they're spinning rising vacancy rates as "stabilizing" because things are getting worse at a slower pace. Is anyone surprised that companies are saying "hard pass" to areas where lunch breaks come with hazard pay? What does it tell you when even desperate businesses won't bite on a seven-figure tax credit?

Another one bites the dust in downtown Portland as Nordstrom Rack officially closes, leaving 37 employees jobless and shocked residents wondering what went wrong. Yet again, we're witnessing the inevitable consequences of progressive policies that prioritize virtue signaling over basic public safety and business viability.This video breaks down how years of soft-on-crime policies, rampant homelessness, unchecked drug use, and anti-business leadership have created a perfect storm for retail exodus. We examine the crime statistics showing the 200 block of Southwest Morrison – where Nordstrom Rack was located – had more police calls than anywhere else downtown. Meanwhile, CEO Eric Nordstrom warned months ago he was "unsure how long we can continue to operate in Portland," yet city leaders acted surprised when the axe fell.What's truly fascinating is watching Portland residents lament the closure while continuing to vote for the same progressive politicians who created this mess. The writing's on the wall for the flagship Nordstrom store too – mark my words, it'll be gone by first quarter 2026.What will it take for Portland voters to connect the dots between their ballot choices and empty storefronts? Are you surprised businesses are fleeing when shoplifting is practically decriminalized and street conditions resemble a zombie apocalypse?

California's green virtue signaling has officially reached national security threat levels - and yes, that's as insane as it sounds. We're diving into how the Golden State's war on oil has left the entire West Coast defensively exposed, with refineries fleeing faster than residents to Texas. From 44 refineries down to 11, California now imports over 65% of its oil from countries like Iraq and Brazil (because nothing says 'environmental protection' like clearing rainforests and funding terrorism, right?). Meanwhile, our military can't fuel jets, neighboring states are scrambling for gas, and those massive oil tankers belching emissions are California's idea of being 'green.' Is anyone surprised that decades of progressive policies have created a self-inflicted crisis that threatens national defense? What happens when enemies realize we can't domestically produce the fuel needed to protect ourselves? Like and subscribe if you think federal intervention might be the only way to save the West Coast from its own stupidity - because at this point, even Trump's considering taking over California's oil industry!

Here we go again – Blackstone just scooped up San Francisco's Four Seasons hotel for a bargain basement $130 million, roughly $470,000 per room. Is anyone surprised that major institutional investors are swooping in like vultures to buy up premium properties at fire sale prices after years of failed policies drove these cities into the ground?We're breaking down this "coincidental" pattern: How San Francisco's homelessness crisis, crime surge, and work-from-home policies magically created the perfect storm for massive discounts. The Hilton Union Square sold for $408 million – down from $1.5 billion! Meanwhile, taxpayers in cities like Chicago are getting slammed with doubled property tax bills because their downtown cores are worthless.Does this feel orchestrated to anyone else? Drive down property values through terrible street conditions, then let the big money players clean up for pennies on the dollar? What did they expect when they turned prime real estate districts into zombie apocalypse movie sets?Drop your thoughts below – are we witnessing the biggest wealth transfer in real estate history? Hit subscribe if you want the truth about how policy failures become someone else's profit opportunities!

Chicago homeowners are getting absolutely demolished by property tax bills that have literally DOUBLED overnight - we're talking $9,600 jumping to $19,100 for modest homes that aren't exactly the Taj Mahal. Meanwhile, Mayor Brandon Johnson spent hundreds of millions on illegal immigrants while commercial downtown properties got massive tax breaks because nobody wants to rent office space in a city overrun by street crime and work-from-home policies. Now guess who's picking up the tab? The same working-class families on Chicago's South and West sides that Johnson claims to champion. These aren't million-dollar properties - we're talking about generational family homes getting hit with tax bills that would make Seattle homeowners choke. The assessor's office is banking on people not knowing how to fight back through the appeals process, because what are your options in a Democrat-run city that refuses to cut spending? Is anyone surprised they're shifting the burden from failed commercial districts to homeowners who can't just pack up and leave? Subscribe and let us know if you've had any luck appealing these insane tax hikes - because somebody needs to hold these politicians accountable for this financial assault on working families.

Washington State loses a taxpayer every 30 minutes to Republican states - and by the time you finish watching this video, another freedom-loving American will have packed up and said 'see ya later' to progressive paradise. We're diving deep into the shocking migration data that has woke politicians scrambling for excuses while their constituents vote with their feet.From Seattle's new socialist mayor needing to explain basic economics to applauding crowds, to Governor Ferguson's eye-watering $9.4 billion tax hike, we're watching the progressive playbook destroy communities in real time. Meanwhile, Florida, Texas, and North Carolina are rolling out the red carpet every few minutes for refugees from blue state misery.Is this just about taxes, or are Americans finally fed up with defunded police, rampant homelessness, and virtue-signaling politicians who treat taxpayers like ATMs? What will it take for Washington to hit rock bottom at #51?Smash that like button if you're tired of watching common sense get taxed out of existence, and don't forget to subscribe for more brutal reality checks our leaders don't want you to see!

Here we go again - Chicago's Brandon Johnson wants to slap a $21 per employee monthly tax on businesses with over 100 workers, calling it a "community safety surcharge." Meanwhile, someone gets shot every 4 minutes in Chicago. Make that make sense! This genius progressive policy will drive even more businesses out of a city that's already lost 10,000 companies in the past decade. Johnson claims he's targeting the "ultra-wealthy," but a restaurant with 100+ employees isn't exactly swimming in cash - they're running on razor-thin margins. While Texas and Florida gain taxpayers every few minutes, California loses one per minute, and Chicago wants to accelerate their exodus with this head tax nonsense. The kicker? Johnson refuses to cut the bloated budget or make any real reforms, because that might upset his teacher union buddies. What could go wrong with taxing job creators while people flee in droves? Is anyone surprised this ideological train wreck is happening? Think this brilliant strategy will solve Chicago's billion-dollar deficit, or just create an even bigger mess?

California's $20 minimum wage experiment just delivered a reality check that even socialism's cheerleaders can't spin away. We're talking 19,000 fast food jobs obliterated, menu prices skyrocketing 14.5%, and workers making LESS money because their hours got slashed harder than a budget meeting. But hey, at least Gavin Newsom can pat himself on the back while sipping Napa Cabernet as families choose between overpriced Happy Meals and staying home with ramen.We break down the cold, hard numbers: how California managed to destroy over 25% of America's fast food job losses in one state, why your $11 combo meal now costs $22, and how businesses are racing to install robots faster than you can say "Would you like fries with your unemployment?" Meanwhile, the same economic genius is eyeing a retroactive billionaire tax - because nothing says "please stay in California" like surprise taxation.Did anyone actually think mandating wages above economic reality would work? Are we witnessing the acceleration of automation thanks to government overreach? Drop your thoughts below and let's talk about what happens when ideology crashes into basic math. Don't forget to subscribe for more government accountability deep dives!

Here we go again – California's Gavin Newsom wants to impose a retroactive 5% wealth tax on billionaires, because apparently watching taxpayers flee at a rate of one per minute isn't fast enough. This brilliant plan targets the 220 most financially mobile people in the state, the same folks who can literally pack up and leave tomorrow – just like Jeff Bezos did when Washington State decided to squeeze him for a billion dollars.We break down the insanity of California's latest revenue grab, compare it to similar failed policies in Seattle and Chicago, and examine the real numbers: every 2 minutes, Texas and Florida each gain a new taxpayer while blue states hemorrhage residents. From $20 fast food wages eliminating 19,000 jobs to gas prices hitting $5.59 in Seattle versus $2.15 in red-state Oklahoma, the pattern is crystal clear.Do you think billionaires will just bend over and take it, or follow Bezos to Florida? How long before the last taxpayer turns off the lights in California? Hit subscribe if you're tired of watching politicians slit their own throats with virtue-signaling tax policies that drive away the very people funding their bloated budgets!