Russiagate Subpoenas, 50-Year Mortgage Debate, and Letitia James Property Drama: AM Update

Russiagate Investigation Escalation

• subpoenas have been issued to former Obama-era intelligence officials, including John Brennan, James Clapper, Peter Strzok, and Lisa Page, in connection with the investigation into the origins of the Russiagate probe.
• 🎯 The subpoenas request documents related to the intelligence community assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 election, covering the period from July 2016 to February 2017.
• 💡 Mike Davis of the Article 3 Project suggests the investigation could be broader, potentially covering an ongoing criminal conspiracy over the last eight years, and may fall under the "conspiracy against rights" statute due to its ongoing nature.
• ⚠️ Critics argue Russiagate has already been investigated, but new evidence, such as records found in FBI "burn bags," suggests prior investigations may not have been thorough.

50-Year Mortgage Proposal and Housing Affordability

• 🏠 President Trump proposed a 50-year mortgage plan to address housing affordability, which has drawn backlash from some in the MAGA base.
• 📈 The median age for first-time homebuyers has risen to 40, and there is a significant shortage of homes, contributing to skyrocketing prices.
• 💰 While a 50-year mortgage could lower monthly payments, Charles Payne illustrated that it would nearly double the total interest paid over the life of the loan.
• 🗣️ White House officials were reportedly upset with housing finance regulator Bill Py for bypassing official channels to pitch the idea directly to President Trump.

Veterans Day and "Victory Day" Proclamation

• 🇺🇸 President Trump marked Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring the nation's veterans and thanking them for their service.
• 🎖️ He proclaimed that the occasion should henceforth be known as "Victory Day" to commemorate U.S. triumphs in World War I and World War II, noting that other countries celebrate similar days.

Allegations Surrounding Letitia James' Properties

• 🏡 A New York Post report details significant police activity at two Virginia properties owned by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
• ⚖️ James faces federal charges for bank fraud and false statements related to a 2020 home purchase, allegedly misrepresenting it as a primary residence when used as an investment property.
• 🚨 One property was occupied by James' grandniece, Nakia Thompson, who is a fugitive from North Carolina and has had numerous police calls to the residence for issues including vandalism and domestic disputes.
• 🚔 The other property, occupied by James' niece and her children, also saw repeated police activity, with a resident, Kayla Thompson Haristen, facing charges for lying about her criminal record when attempting to buy a gun and previously for malicious wounding.