January 2026

The Trump administration has proposed nearly flat payment rates for private Medicare plans in 2027, a move that could significantly affect insurers that rely heavily on the Medicare Advantage program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said payments to Medicare Advantage plans would rise by an estimated 0.09% on average in 2027 — […]

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an executive order that allows the federal government to override state and local regulations during recovery efforts from last year’s Los Angeles wildfires, arguing that California authorities have slowed rebuilding. The order directs federal agencies to bypass state and local permitting processes for federally funded disaster recovery projects, asserting

Brian Brown, chief financial officer and treasurer for Rocket Companies, expects continued improvement in the mortgage market in 2026, building on momentum that emerged in the second half of 2025. “If you look at the mortgage forecasts, it depends on which one you choose, but they’re up anywhere from 8% to 25% based on the