Executive Summary Amidst changes in the composition of US capital markets and the US retirement system towards private markets and defined contribution plans, this paper studies the implications of broadening retail investor access to “alternative investments” through defined contribution plans. The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) finds that: Defined contribution (DC) plan allocation to alternative
The Government of the United States of America (the “United States”) and the Government of the People’s Republic of China (“China”), Recalling the Joint Statement on U.S.-China Economic and Trade Meeting in Geneva on May 12, 2025 (“Geneva Joint Statement”); and Reflecting on their meetings in London on June 9 and 10, 2025, and in
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483),
CONTINUING THE SUSPENSION OF HEIGHTENED TARIFFS ON CHINA: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order continuing the suspension of heightened tariffs on China. This action is necessary to facilitate ongoing and productive discussion with China about remedying trade imbalances, unfair trade practices, expanding market access for American exports, and aligning with the United
Washington, D.C. should be a symbol of pride and patriotism for the American people — and a safe location for tourists, residents, and public servants. Unfortunately, while Fake News journalists and politicians go out of their way to claim otherwise, the reality is that our nation’s capital is anything but safe. Here are the facts:
Today, President Donald J. Trump took bold executive action to liberate Washington, D.C., from the cesspool of crime and homelessness that it has become after decades of unilateral Democrat leadership. President Trump outlined his plan this morning: “This is Liberation Day in D.C. — and we’re going to take our capital BACK.” (Watch) “We’re declaring
Memorandum for THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SUBJECT: Restoring Law and Order in the District of Columbia Section 1. Background. As President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the District of Columbia National Guard, it is my solemn duty to protect law-abiding citizens from the destructive forces of criminal activity. That obligation applies