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President Donald Trump has rapidly presented new economic ideas in recent days, shaping congressional discussions while giving some Republican members pause. One of Trump’s proposals that turned the most heads was his urging credit card companies to cap interest rates. “We will no longer let the American Public be ‘ripped off’ by Credit Card Companies that are charging Interest Rates of 20 to 30%, and even more, which festered unimpeded during the Sleepy Joe Biden Administration. AFFORDABILITY!” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday, calling for “a one year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%.” At a Tuesday press conference with fellow members of the House leadership team, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., appeared to caution reporters against alarm over Trump’s call. “The president is the ideas guy,” Johnson told reporters, adding that Trump is “doggedly determined” to be “reducing the cost of living, bringing down prices for the American people. And he’s looking at every idea under the sun to do that.” But Johnson also hesitated against forcing credit card companies to lower rates, a proposal he said “you would need legislation” to implement. He added that such a move would prod companies to “just stop lending money, and maybe they cap what people are able to borrow at a very low amount.” “I wouldn’t get too spun off about, you know, ideas that are out of the box, that are proposed or suggested. The thing about this president is he’s totally transparent, and he says often what he’s thinking out loud,” Johnson said.  Other Republicans expressed skepticism over the proposal. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., told reporters there might be “unintended consequences” for capping credit card rates. In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Trump also endorsed a Senate bill requiring banks to offer more credit card options and create competition in the market. “Everyone should support great Republican Senator Roger Marshall’s Credit Card Competition Act, in order to stop the out of control Swipe Fee ripoff. Roger is a FANTASTIC Senator!!!” Trump wrote. Later on Tuesday, Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., reintroduced their legislation, citing the president’s approval. There may be signs the president is warming to the idea of working with Democrats on affordability, as well. On Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., announced Trump had called her shortly after she had delivered a speech criticizing his economic policies. “After my speech, the President called me,” Warren wrote. “I told him that Congress can pass legislation to cap credit card rates if he will actually fight for it.” The administration’s criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has also created some unease on the Hill. On Sunday, Powell announced the Justice Department had opened an investigation into him, alleging he lied during Senate testimony. President Donald Trump denied involvement in the probe to reporters.  Johnson, for his part, argues the investigation is not in his lane. “That is not a congressional investigation,” he told reporters. “That’s a [Department of Justice] investigation. We have to let that play out.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., also reserved judgement for the case, but did express concern about the effects of the administration meddling with the Federal Reserve. “If the Justice Department is pursuing something, I hope they have a smoking gun or something, because I don’t think you trifle with the Federal Reserve,” Thune said. “It’s critical to the financial markets in this country. It’s critical to our economy.” Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., also warned against an escalation of a feud between the White House and the central bank, arguing it could lead to financial instability. “The quickest way to unsettle the bond market would be to have the Federal Reserve and the executive branch of government start suing the bejesus out of each other,” Kennedy told reporters Tuesday.  Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., who decided in July not to seek reelection, has also publicly criticized the investigation. The post Trump’s ‘Affordability’ Ideas Drive Capitol Hill Talks appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Finding the right Miniature Schnauzer puppy adoption option can feel overwhelming with so many paths to explore. At DogingtonPost, we’ve put together this guide to help you navigate reputable breeders, rescue organizations, and adoption websites with confidence. Before bringing a puppy home, you’ll want to know what health screenings and temperament signs matter most. We’ll also walk you through the practical steps of preparing your home and finding the right veterinarian. Finding Your Source for a Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Start with the AKC Marketplace The AKC Marketplace stands out as your most reliable starting point for locating AKC-registered Miniature Schnauzer puppies from breeders who meet health and welfare standards. Ask breeders to share photos of both parents so you can assess expected size, temperament, and coat characteristics before committing. Responsible breeders will have health-tested the parents for genetic diseases common to Miniature Schnauzers and should provide verifiable results through OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) and CHIC (Canine Health Information Center). Evaluate Breeder Credentials and Commitment Look for breeders involved in breed clubs or dog sports, as this signals genuine commitment to breed standards rather than profit-driven breeding. A strong breeder will ask you questions too, wanting confirmation that their puppies go to suitable homes. The breeder should provide a health guarantee and contract outlining what happens if genetic issues emerge later, plus remain available as a resource after you bring your puppy home. Expect to take the puppy home between eight and twelve weeks of age to allow proper maturation and socialization with littermates. Consider Rescue Organizations Rescue organizations offer a compelling alternative that deserves serious consideration. MS Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Houston has placed over 3,000 Schnauzers since 2000 and takes in approximately 25 to 30 dogs monthly, creating genuine adoption opportunities. Their foster-based model means dogs live in homes before adoption, allowing staff to evaluate temperament and fit accurately. The adoption process includes an application, counselor discussion, and often a home visit to confirm your environment suits a Schnauzer’s needs. Compare Costs and Benefits Adoption fees typically cover spay or neuter, vaccines, and microchipping, making rescue significantly cheaper than purchasing from breeders. Online platforms like Petfinder let you filter Miniature Schnauzer listings by location, connecting you with both rescues and shelters near you. Some rescue dogs may require medical care such as heartworm treatment, so budget accordingly. The advantage here is transparency about a dog’s background and personality before adoption, plus the knowledge that you’re giving a home to a dog in need. With your source identified and initial vetting complete, the next step involves understanding what specific health markers and behavioral traits signal a well-adjusted puppy ready for your home. What to Look for When Choosing a Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Health Testing Separates Responsible Breeders from the Rest Health testing separates responsible breeders from backyard operations. When you evaluate a breeder or rescue dog, request documented OFA and CHIC results for both parents. OFA screens for orthopedic issues like hip dysplasia, while CHIC centralizes verifiable health data across multiple genetic concerns specific to Miniature Schnauzers. Don’t accept verbal assurances or vague promises-ask the breeder which health testing are standard for the breed and why they chose those specific screenings. A breeder who hesitates to share results or claims their line has no health issues raises immediate concerns. For rescue dogs, inquire about any medical history available from previous owners or veterinary records. Some rescues provide detailed health summaries, while others may have limited information on strays or mill rescues. Budget for potential medical expenses upfront, particularly if you adopt an adult dog that may need heartworm treatment or dental work. Assess Temperament Through Direct Observation Temperament matters as much as physical health. Ask the breeder or foster family how the puppy or dog responds to handling, loud noises, and new people. Puppies should show curiosity rather than fear when introduced to unfamiliar situations. Responsible breeders implement Early Neurological Stimulation programs during the first few weeks of life, which help puppies explore more, become more social toward humans, and develop greater confidence in social situations with other dogs. For rescue dogs, foster families living with the dog day-to-day can describe how it behaves around children, other pets, and in typical home scenarios. Prioritize Socialization History Socialization history matters significantly, especially for puppies between three and sixteen weeks old. A well-socialized puppy has met varied people and experienced different environments, making the transition to your home smoother. You’ll want to ask specific questions about the environments the puppy encountered and the types of people it met during this critical window. Verify Contracts and Health Guarantees Insist on a written contract and health guarantee before you commit. The contract should specify what happens if genetic disease appears within a set timeframe, whether the breeder will take the dog back, and what recourse you have. This document protects both you and the breeder by establishing clear expectations and responsibility. With health markers confirmed and temperament traits understood, you can now focus on the practical side of bringing your new Miniature Schnauzer home. Preparation and First Steps After Adoption Setting Up Your Home for a Miniature Schnauzer Your home needs to be schnauzer-ready before your puppy arrives, and this means thinking like a small dog owner rather than applying generic puppy advice. Miniature Schnauzers stand 12 to 14 inches tall and weigh 12 to 20 pounds, so they navigate standard homes easily, but they are escape artists who need secure fencing and careful management of open doors. Dog-proof your home by securing electrical cords, removing toxic plants, and blocking access to small objects before your puppy arrives. Set up a designated puppy area with a crate sized appropriately for their adult weight around 15 pounds-not oversized crates that encourage accidents. Stock grooming supplies immediately since their wiry coat requires brushing twice weekly to prevent matting, and neglect creates serious coat problems within weeks. Invest in nail clippers, a slicker brush, and a metal comb designed for double coats before day one. Food and water bowls should sit elevated slightly to reduce neck strain, and you need puppy food from the breeder’s current supply to avoid digestive upset when transitioning to your chosen diet. Their alert, vocal nature means they bark at visitors and unusual sounds, so plan for this behavior rather than expecting silence. Selecting a Veterinarian and Scheduling Care Your veterinarian selection matters more than most new owners realize and directly impacts your dog’s long-term health outcomes. Call clinics before your puppy arrives and ask specific questions about their Schnauzer experience and preventive care protocols. Schedule your first appointment within 48 hours of bringing your puppy home so the vet can establish a baseline health record and review the breeder’s vaccination documentation. Ask whether the clinic offers puppy packages that bundle initial vaccines, microchipping, and spay or neuter procedures at a discounted rate (typically between 300 and 600 dollars depending on location). Your vet should discuss the vaccination schedule beyond the initial series, recommend heartworm prevention appropriate for your region, and outline a dental care plan since dental disease affects small breeds heavily. Miniature Schnauzers live 12–15 years with proper care, so establishing a relationship with a vet who understands preventive medicine early pays dividends across that entire lifespan. Training and Socialization During Critical Weeks Training and socialization begin immediately and cannot wait for your puppy to settle in. Expose your puppy to at least 10 different people, multiple environments, and various sounds during weeks three through sixteen, which is the critical socialization window. Enroll in a reward-based puppy class by week eight, where your Schnauzer learns basic commands and meets other vaccinated puppies in a controlled setting. These dogs are highly intelligent and quick learners, so short training sessions of five to ten minutes work better than lengthy drills that bore them. Establish a rock-solid recall immediately since Miniature Schnauzers have prey drive and will chase small animals if they escape your yard. Start crate training the first night, using the crate as a safe space rather than punishment, and most puppies housetrain within 12 to 16 weeks with consistent routines. Final Thoughts Finding the right Miniature Schnauzer puppy adoption option requires honest self-assessment about your lifestyle and commitment level. Whether you select a breeder from the AKC Marketplace or adopt through a rescue organization like MS Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Houston, success depends on asking the right questions upfront and verifying health testing through OFA and CHIC results. These steps take time, but they eliminate costly surprises and mismatches down the road. Owning a Miniature Schnauzer means committing to 12 to 15 years of consistent training, regular grooming twice weekly, and over an hour of daily exercise. Your veterinarian becomes a partner in preventive care, your groomer maintains coat health, and your trainer supports behavioral development during critical windows. Budget for ongoing expenses including quality food, grooming supplies, preventive medications, and routine vet visits, as the initial adoption or purchase cost represents just the beginning of your investment. We at DogingtonPost believe responsible ownership starts with informed decisions before you bring your puppy home. Prepare your space, establish veterinary care, and commit to training and socialization from day one-then visit DogingtonPost for expert advice and practical resources tailored to responsible dog ownership.

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States that have sanctuary cities protecting illegal aliens and their dangerous criminal element as of February 1 will no longer receive any form of federal funding, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday during an address at the Detroit Economic Club. The U.S. simply can’t afford to subsidize the millions of illegal aliens currently in the U.S. – especially since many of them are a threat to American citizens, Trump warned: “Many of those people are murderers. They’re people released from jails, prisons, mental institutions, insane asylums. They’re people that are drug dealers, they’re addicts.” If states and cities continue to protect people who break U.S. immigration laws, they’ll have to do so without the help of federal funding, Pres. Trump said: "Starting Feb. 1, we’re not making any payments to sanctuary cities or states having sanctuary cities because they do everything possible to protect criminals at the expense of American citizens." While some illegal alien sanctuaries, such as California, simply refuse to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration laws, others are now going so far as to sue the administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On Monday, the State of Minnesota and cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul announced they have sued DHS in a bid to halt U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) “Operation Metro Surge” surge into Minnesota, claiming they have been “targeted” for their pro-illegal immigration policies – and citing Pres. Trump’s previous threats to cut off federal funding: “Operation Metro Surge instead fits the Trump Administration’s pattern of targeting Democratic municipalities, including Los Angeles, Portland, Chicago, and Washington-DC. Furthermore, the Trump Administration has made a habit of repeatedly and unlawfully attacking the state of Minnesota, both verbally and by attempting to illegally cut federal funding for programs the people of Minnesota rely on.” The State of Illinois and Chicago also filed a lawsuit against DHS and the Trump Administration on Monday, seeking to end federal enforcement of federal immigration law in the state and city. As CBS News Chicago reports: “The lawsuit asks the court to enjoin CBP from conducting civil immigration enforcement in Illinois, declare the Trump administration and DHS in violation of the Tenth Amendment, and enjoin all defendants from using the tactics and methods the state claims are illegal. It also asks the court to award reasonable fees, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees.” The U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause subordinates all state and local laws to U.S. federal law. .@POTUS: "Starting February 1st, we're not making any payments to Sanctuary Cities or states having Sanctuary Cities because they do everything possible to protect criminals at the expense of American Citizens, and it breeds fraud and crime." pic.twitter.com/ixh5XEtyBt — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 13, 2026

When President Trump announced his plan to ban large institutions from buying up American houses, Blaze Media co-founder Glenn Beck was initially thrilled.“A conversation is happening in our country right now about housing, about corporations being able to buy homes and whether they should be allowed to do that at all. And my first instinct is no, because the pain this is causing — and the pain is real,” Glenn says.“Young families are locked out. Rent’s rising faster than wages, communities hollowed out, and you have governments all around the world who are pushing for ‘you will own nothing and you’ll like it.’ Meaning, somebody owns everything. You’re just a constant renter. You’re a serf,” he continues.However, “every libertarian bone” of Glenn’s reacted to the news that Trump is toying with passing a law addressing this with a resounding “no.”“Banning ownership is not freedom. It’s just not. … Once you decide who can own property, you’ve crossed a line that history tells us is not easily crossed back in the other direction,” Glenn says.“But here’s a part that we have to be honest with ourselves about, because pretending otherwise is honestly how we lose the country,” he continues. “What is happening in our country right now is not a free market. You can look at it that way, if you squint really, really hard and lie to yourself every day.”“We’ve built something entirely different from the free market,” he says, pointing out that in a real free market, “risk matters.”“In a real market, price signals mean something. … If you make a bad bet, you lose. But that’s not what’s happening. At least not at the corporate level. Okay? That’s not happening in housing. Housing has been transformed into a financial instrument,” he continues.“It’s not about a house for a family. It’s about a financial instrument. And this isn’t by accident; this is policy. It comes from years of zero interest rates, trillions of cheap dollars, government-backed mortgages, pipelines that are all securitized, regulatory advantages that favor the size or the lawyers and the leverage that you don’t have access to,” he explains.“Our federal government didn’t just invite Wall Street into housing. It pulled it by the collar and said, ‘You are doing these things because it’s good for our re-election, and I’ll protect you if there’s a problem.’ That’s not a free market,” he says.This is why Glenn believes the answer is not to outright ban corporations from buying housing, but to address the real issues that have created this situation.“The problem is not corporate ownership,” Glenn continues. “The problem is privileged ownership. The problem is when government quietly rigs the game.”Want more from Glenn Beck?To enjoy more of Glenn’s masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis, and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.