Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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Trump Admin Moves to Let Borrowers Use Crypto in Mortgage Applications
A new directive orders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to draft plans to treat digital assets as reserves in mortgage risk assessments.
Putin Won’t Attend BRICS Summit in Brazil Due to ICC Arrest Warrant
The Kremlin says Putin will instead attend virtually, citing complications related to the arrest warrant.
Fed Moves to Relax Key Capital Rule for Big Banks to Support Treasury Markets
The new proposal recalibrates capital rules to support smoother market functioning and the economy, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said.
IRS Sheds 26 Percent of Staff as Federal Workforce Pared Down: Report
The cuts are part of the administration’s effort to downsize government and reduce bureaucratic bloat.
White House Dismisses Report That Iran’s Nuclear Program Was Only Temporarily Set Back
Trump administration officials insist Iran’s nuclear facilities were destroyed and reject a leaked intelligence assessment as political sabotage.
16 House Republicans Refuse to Support Senate Medicaid Cuts in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The GOP lawmakers say the provider tax rollback would destabilize funding and strain hospitals. They urge keeping the 6 percent ’safe harbor' threshold.
Murkowski Reveals Why She Didn’t Switch Her Affiliation to Democrat
The Alaska senator says she’s frustrated with both parties but that her values still align more with Republicans than Democrats.
Fed Drops ‘Reputation Risk’ From Bank Exams Amid Backlash to Debanking
The move aligns with the GOP push to curb financial discrimination and joins similar actions by other bank regulators.
US Manufacturing Output, Hiring Rise to Multi-Month Highs
Factory output climbs for the first time since February as firms boost hiring, but inflationary pressures intensify as businesses stockpile ahead of tariffs.
Major Health Insurers Commit to Faster, Simpler Prior Authorization Process
The pledge aims to cut red tape and speed up care approvals for millions of patients.
Trump Admin Moves to Let Borrowers Use Crypto in Mortgage Applications
A new directive orders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to draft plans to treat digital assets as reserves in mortgage risk assessments.
Putin Won’t Attend BRICS Summit in Brazil Due to ICC Arrest Warrant
The Kremlin says Putin will instead attend virtually, citing complications related to the arrest warrant.
Fed Moves to Relax Key Capital Rule for Big Banks to Support Treasury Markets
The new proposal recalibrates capital rules to support smoother market functioning and the economy, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said.
IRS Sheds 26 Percent of Staff as Federal Workforce Pared Down: Report
The cuts are part of the administration’s effort to downsize government and reduce bureaucratic bloat.
White House Dismisses Report That Iran’s Nuclear Program Was Only Temporarily Set Back
Trump administration officials insist Iran’s nuclear facilities were destroyed and reject a leaked intelligence assessment as political sabotage.
16 House Republicans Refuse to Support Senate Medicaid Cuts in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The GOP lawmakers say the provider tax rollback would destabilize funding and strain hospitals. They urge keeping the 6 percent ’safe harbor' threshold.
Murkowski Reveals Why She Didn’t Switch Her Affiliation to Democrat
The Alaska senator says she’s frustrated with both parties but that her values still align more with Republicans than Democrats.
Fed Drops ‘Reputation Risk’ From Bank Exams Amid Backlash to Debanking
The move aligns with the GOP push to curb financial discrimination and joins similar actions by other bank regulators.
US Manufacturing Output, Hiring Rise to Multi-Month Highs
Factory output climbs for the first time since February as firms boost hiring, but inflationary pressures intensify as businesses stockpile ahead of tariffs.
Major Health Insurers Commit to Faster, Simpler Prior Authorization Process
The pledge aims to cut red tape and speed up care approvals for millions of patients.