Trump aide Homan accepted $50,000 in bribery sting operation, sources say | Reuters
In the alleged scheme, Homan promised immigration-related government contracts when he joined the Trump administration in exchange for the money, the sources said, speaking anonymously to discuss nonpublic investigations.
FBI Director Kash Patel ordered the investigation closed over the summer, one of the sources said. Homan could not be reached for comment.
Why Marriage Is Increasingly for the Affluent - WSJ
The idea of both parties waiting to build a career or wealth before tying the knot is called a capstone model of marriage. Economists and demographers say that thinking has replaced the old “cornerstone” approach, where people would wed in their early 20s and then work together to buy a home, build a nest egg and progress in their careers.
Pete Buttigieg Was Kamala Harris’s Top Pick for VP - The Atlantic — My bold prediction is that Booty will become president … sooner rather than later.
Why Parents and Kids Get Estranged - The Atlantic
In my experience, part of what confuses today’s parents of adult children is how little power they have when their child decides to end contact. From the adult child’s perspective, there might be much to gain from an estrangement: the liberation from those perceived as hurtful or oppressive, the claiming of authority in a relationship, and the sense of control over which people to keep in one’s life. For the mother or father, there is little benefit when their child cuts off contact. Parents instead describe profound feelings of loss, shame, and regret.
Classical California — I’ve been listening to classical radio since I was in elementary school. This is the best station I’ve found.
Trump Adds $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee and Rolls Out $1 Million ‘Gold Card’ - WSJ — simple and effective.
