Senator Warren on Fed Rates, Housing Act and Epstein Case

Interest Rates and Federal Reserve - High interest rates negatively impact families by increasing costs on credit cards, car loans, and mortgages [1] - The independence of the Federal Reserve (Fed) is crucial for maintaining confidence in the financial system [5] - Political pressure on the Fed undermines confidence in the financial system [5] - Lowering interest rates could help ease housing issues [6] Housing Crisis and Supply - America faces a housing crisis with rising prices due to insufficient housing supply, needing approximately 7 million more housing units [8][9] - A bipartisan bill aims to encourage more housing development across the country [10][11] - The housing problem is complex, requiring multiple solutions [12] Political Issues - The Jeffrey Epstein story is impacting the agenda and sucking up oxygen that could be used to work on a housing bill [19] - Transparency is needed regarding the Epstein files [18][21]