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Treasury, IRS Issue Proposed Regulations on How to Open Initial Trump Accounts Under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news on March 6, 2026:
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Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on how to open initial Trump Accounts under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations providing general requirements for Trump Accounts, certain definitions relating to Trump Accounts, election rules to open an initial Trump Account by an authorized individual for an eligible individual, and rules for who is the responsible party for the
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WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news on March 6, 2026:
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Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on how to open initial Trump Accounts under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations providing general requirements for Trump Accounts, certain definitions relating to Trump Accounts, election rules to open an initial Trump Account by an authorized individual for an eligible individual, and rules for who is the responsible party for theinitial Trump Account once the account has been opened. These proposed regulations provide useful information for parents and guardians who may want to elect to open an initial Trump Account, and for prospective trustees of Trump Accounts.
"Trump Accounts are a pro-family initiative that will help millions of Americans harness the strength of our economy to lift up this generation and generations to follow and unlock the American Dream," said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano. "Creating Trump Accounts was one of the most important provisions in President Trump's historic One, Big, Beautiful Bill, and these regulations are an example of the hard work of Treasury and the IRS in developing the guidance needed to ensure that eligible families can take advantage of Trump Accounts."
The proposed regulations request comments on all aspects of these proposed regulations.
Opening initial Trump Accounts
The proposed regulations provide that the election to open an initial Trump Account must be made by an authorized individual on Form 4547, Trump Account Election(s) PDF or through the online Form 4547: Trump Account Election Form - IRS Form 4547 in accordance with applicable instructions. An election to open an initial Trump Account must be made on or before Dec. 31 of the calendar year in which the eligible individual attains age 17.
The election form also provides an opportunity for the authorized individual to request the $1,000 pilot program contribution from the Secretary for an eligible child (under section 6434 of the Internal Revenue Code).
The instructions PDF to Form 4547 are currently available on IRS.gov. The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have sought to make the election process as simple and frictionless as possible by permitting individuals to file a one-page Form 4547 at the time of filing their tax return or in a separate online portal: Trump Account Election Form - IRS Form 4547.
If an election for the $1,000 pilot program contribution is being made at the same time as the election to open the initial Trump Account, the authorized individual is the individual able to make the election for a pilot program contribution.
If no election for a pilot program contribution is being made at the same time as the election to open an initial Trump Account, a different rule applies for determining who is an authorized individual. Under the proposed ordering rule for who may make the election, the authorized individual would be, in order of priority:
* a legal guardian,
* parent,
* adult sibling, then
* grandparent of the eligible individual.
Responsible party for the Trump Account:
In general, the individual who makes the election to open an initial Trump Account for an eligible individual will be the responsible party of the initial Trump Account. The responsible party generally will have the authority, while the account beneficiary does not have legal capacity, to select among eligible investments (if more than one eligible investment is offered), request a qualified rollover contribution to a rollover Trump Account, request a transfer for a qualified ABLE rollover contribution (subject to certain rules), or select a successor responsible party for the account.
For more information on the provisions of the new legislation, see One, Big, Beautiful Bill Provisions on IRS.gov.
Visit trumpaccounts.gov for more information on Trump Accounts.
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Original text here: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-issue-proposed-regulations-on-how-to-open-initial-trump-accounts-under-the-one-big-beautiful-bill
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Railway, Union Pacific Railroad
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36903) entitled "Wichita, Tillman and Jackson Railway Co. - Renewal of Lease Agreement Containing Interchange Commitment - Union Pacific Railroad Co.":
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Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Railway Company (WTJR) has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(4) for the renewal of its lease from Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) of approximately 16.55 miles of rail line located between milepost 0.99 in Wichita Falls, Tex., and milepost 17.54 at the
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WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36903) entitled "Wichita, Tillman and Jackson Railway Co. - Renewal of Lease Agreement Containing Interchange Commitment - Union Pacific Railroad Co.":
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Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Railway Company (WTJR) has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(4) for the renewal of its lease from Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) of approximately 16.55 miles of rail line located between milepost 0.99 in Wichita Falls, Tex., and milepost 17.54 at theTexas-Oklahoma State line near Burkburnett, Tex. (the Line)./1
According to the verified notice, WTJR has been leasing the Line from UP since 1991. See Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Ry.--Lease & Operation Exemption--Mo. Pac. R.R., FD 31787 (ICC served Jan. 8, 1991). The Board authorized the renewal of this lease in 2010. See Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Ry.--Lease Renewal Exemption--Union Pac. R.R., FD 35452 (STB served Dec. 23, 2010). In 2015, WTJR entered into a new lease agreement with UP for the Line with a term expiring on December 11, 2025, and the Board authorized the new lease in 2016. See Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Ry.-- Lease Exemption Containing Interchange Commitment--Union Pac. R.R., FD 35998 (STB served Mar. 4, 2016).
WTJR states that it and UP have agreed to amend the lease to renew it for an additional ten years. WTJR represents that the transaction involves a renewal of a lease that the Board previously authorized, and only an extension in time is involved. Therefore, the transaction is exempt from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 11323. See 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(4). WTJR has disclosed in its verified notice that the lease agreement contains an interchange commitment that affects the interchange point at Wichita Falls. WTJR has provided additional information regarding the interchange commitment as required by 49 CFR 1180.4(g)(3)(i)./2
As a condition to the use of this exemption, any employees affected by this transaction will be protected by the conditions imposed in Mendocino Coast Ry.--Lease & Operate--Cal. W. R.R., 354 I.C.C. 732 (1978), modified, 360 I.C.C. 653 (1980).
This transaction may be consummated on or after March 20, 2026, the effective date of the exemption (30 days after the verified notice was filed).
If the verified notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the effectiveness of the exemption. Petitions for stay must be filed no later than March 13, 2026 (at least seven days before the exemption becomes effective).
All pleadings referring to Docket No. FD 36903 must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board either via e-filing on the Board's website or in writing addressed to 395 E Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20423-0001. In addition, one copy of each pleading must be served on WTJR's representative, Karl Morell, 440 1st Street, N.W., Suite 440, Washington, DC 20001.
According to WTJR, this action is categorically excluded from environmental review under 49 CFR 1105.6(c) and from historic reporting requirements under 49 CFR 1105.8(b).
Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov.
Decided: March 3, 2026.
By the Board, Anika S. Cooper, Chief Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel.
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Footnotes:
1/ After WTJR filed a verified notice of exemption to renew the lease on January 9, 2026, the Board directed WTJR to submit a revised notice or supplement, as appropriate, addressing whether an interchange commitment in the original lease would be renewed. WTJR filed its revised verified notice on February 18, 2026.
2/ The exhibits to the 2015 lease agreement were submitted with the 2016 verified notice.
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Original text here: https://dcms-external.s3.amazonaws.com/DCMS_External_PROD/1772811002590/52895.pdf
Shreveport Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Stalking and Threatening Speaker of the House of Representatives and Threatening President of the U.S.
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana posted the following news release on March 6, 2026:
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Shreveport Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Stalking and Threatening Speaker of the House of Representatives and Threatening President of the United States
SHREVEPORT- On March 3, 2026, a federal grand jury in Shreveport returned a three-count indictment charging Justin Chadwick Butler, a 31-year-old Shreveport resident, with cyberstalking and threatening the Speaker of the House of Representatives and threatening the President
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LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana posted the following news release on March 6, 2026:
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Shreveport Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Stalking and Threatening Speaker of the House of Representatives and Threatening President of the United States
SHREVEPORT- On March 3, 2026, a federal grand jury in Shreveport returned a three-count indictment charging Justin Chadwick Butler, a 31-year-old Shreveport resident, with cyberstalking and threatening the Speaker of the House of Representatives and threatening the Presidentof the United States. Butler faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for each count.
"Threats against public officials and our Nation's leaders are threats to our democracy and our American way of life, and we will not tolerate them," said United States Attorney Zachary A. Keller. "For those who would use the mask of internet anonymity to threaten others, the message here is clear: our many state and federal law enforcement partners will track you down, and you will face justice."
According to court documents, Butler used social media accounts to make a slew of menacing posts directed toward the Speaker while often tagging the Speaker's social media account directly. These postings included stating, for example, that the Speaker "couldnt [sic] lie so smoothly with bullet holes in his face," that the Speaker "is a traitor. Death to traitors," and that Butler "really hope[s] I see lots of dead ICE agents and Traitor Mike with a patriotic bullet through his lying face soon" while also writing that he "think[s] holes in traitors faces is the next step." Butler further wrote of the Speaker and the President that "[a] real patriot would kill some of these traitors" and that he and others would "drop those two traitors."
The United States Capitol Police, the United States Secret Service, Homeland Security Investigations, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana State Police, the United States Marshals Service, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated this case. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney William Gaskins with assistance from Legal Assistant Amanda Morgan.
U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller for the Western District of Louisiana made the announcement.
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An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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You may find a copy of this press release (and any updates) on the website of the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana at www.justice.gov/usao-wdla.
Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Western District of Louisiana at www.lawd.uscourts.gov or at https://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-pacer, under Case Number 26-CR-00088.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdla/pr/shreveport-man-indicted-federal-grand-jury-stalking-and-threatening-speaker-house
Lead Defendant in Significant Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization in Lubbock Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison
DALLAS, Texas, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas posted the following news release on March 6, 2026:
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Lead Defendant in Significant Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization in Lubbock Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison
A Lubbock man responsible for trafficking thousands of pounds of methamphetamine into the Lubbock area was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould.
Jeremiah "Chris" Arguijo, 40, of Lubbock, Texas, was indicted in August 2025 and pled guilty
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DALLAS, Texas, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas posted the following news release on March 6, 2026:
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Lead Defendant in Significant Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization in Lubbock Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison
A Lubbock man responsible for trafficking thousands of pounds of methamphetamine into the Lubbock area was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould.
Jeremiah "Chris" Arguijo, 40, of Lubbock, Texas, was indicted in August 2025 and pled guiltyin November 2025 to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He was sentenced on March 6, 2026, to 360 months in federal prison by United States District Judge James Wesley Hendrix.
According to court documents, on July 22, 2025, federal agents executed search warrants at multiple locations in the Lubbock area Arguijo used to traffic drugs. They located several pounds of methamphetamine and items associated with large scale drug trafficking, some of which is depicted below:
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Court records reflect that Arguijo was located near one of the search locations. He attempted to flee using a vehicle and then on foot, but was quickly captured and placed under arrest.
At the sentencing hearing, the court noted the staggering amount of drugs involved. Over a 12-month period, Arguijo was responsible for trafficking more than 1,200 pounds of methamphetamine, or 100 pounds per month.
Five other individuals charged along with Arguijo have all pled guilty for their roles in methamphetamine trafficking. Adam Casas, Jr. was sentenced in February 2026 to 97 months by Judge Hendrix. The remaining codefendants will be sentenced in the coming weeks.
The Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Homeland Security Investigations, the Lubbock Police Department, the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Long prosecuted the case.
This case is part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative established by Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion. The HSTF is a whole-of-government partnership dedicated to eliminating criminal cartels, foreign gangs, transnational criminal organizations, and human smuggling and trafficking rings operating in the United States and abroad. Through historic interagency collaboration, the HSTF directs the full might of United States law enforcement towards identifying, investigating, and prosecuting, the full spectrum of crimes committed by these organizations, which have long fueled violence and instability within our borders. In performing this work, the HSTF places special emphasis on investigating and prosecuting those engaged in child trafficking or other crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/lead-defendant-significant-methamphetamine-trafficking-organization-lubbock-sentenced
Former Houston Educator Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on March 6, 2026:
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Former Houston Educator Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
A former Houston Independent School District teacher's aide was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio on Wednesday to 24 months in prison for her role in a drug trafficking organization, announced U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Justin R. Simmons.
According to court documents, Tonya Vonci Middleton-Harris, 57, of Houston, conspired in June 2021
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on March 6, 2026:
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Former Houston Educator Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
A former Houston Independent School District teacher's aide was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio on Wednesday to 24 months in prison for her role in a drug trafficking organization, announced U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Justin R. Simmons.
According to court documents, Tonya Vonci Middleton-Harris, 57, of Houston, conspired in June 2021to traffic 992.4 grams of 100% methamphetamine and 526 grams of cocaine. Texas Department of Public Safety agents conducted a traffic stop on Middleton-Harris after she was observed receiving two bags of narcotics from drug trafficker, Terry Clay. Clay was also arrested after being found to possess $11,213 in U.S. currency and a pill bottle containing 11.2 grams of oxycodone pills.
Middleton-Harris pleaded guilty on Oct. 8, 2024, to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The following co-defendants have already been sentenced in this case:
* Timothy Bland, 235 months in federal prison
* Crandall Jones, 63 months in federal prison
* Luis Tovias, 132 months in federal prison
* Valerie Nichole Garcia, 84 months in federal prison
* Pamela Felita Breeding, 140 months in federal prison
* John Russup, 144 months in federal prison
* Dana Harrington, 40 months in federal prison
* Michelle Katherine Bilskey, sentenced to time served (1,050 days)
The sentence hearing for Clay is set for March 11. U.S. District Judge Jason Pulliam presides over the case.
The Drug Enforcement Administration, Texas Department of Public Safety, and Gonzales County Sheriff's Office investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Spears prosecuted the case.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/former-houston-educator-sentenced-federal-prison-drug-trafficking
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Issues Beige Book on on March 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic conditions across the region increased slightly from the previous month, reflecting generally stable but cautious activity among firms and households. Labor conditions remained steady overall, with some firms utilizing technology and workflow improvements to raise productivity and ease operational constraints, rather than to reduce head count. Prices have increased slightly, but many firms remain reluctant to raise prices further because
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WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic conditions across the region increased slightly from the previous month, reflecting generally stable but cautious activity among firms and households. Labor conditions remained steady overall, with some firms utilizing technology and workflow improvements to raise productivity and ease operational constraints, rather than to reduce head count. Prices have increased slightly, but many firms remain reluctant to raise prices further becausecustomers have become more price sensitive and demand conditions remain soft. Several firms indicated earlier cost increases have already been incorporated into pricing, and they were not expecting significant changes over the next few months. Consumer spending was also mostly unchanged, but retailers observed a shift in purchasing patterns. One retailer reported weaker demand for lower-cost goods alongside steadier activity in mid-priced categories, while inventories edged lower as firms managed costs and exposure to price volatility. Business investment and production were largely flat. Energy activity increased modestly as higher oil and natural gas prices supported additional drilling activity in part of the Tenth District.
Labor Markets
Labor market activity across the region was largely unchanged over the past month. Roughly a quarter of survey respondents identified labor supply as their top concern heading into 2026. Contacts attributed this to slower population growth and reduced migration into parts of the region, though domestic migration patterns remain uneven. In response, firms are increasingly investing in AI and other technologies to raise productivity. Most contacts described using these tools to improve workflow coordination and reduce operational bottlenecks, rather than replacing workers. Several noted that productivity gains are allowing employees to shift into higher-value, higher-wage roles, reflecting capital deepening in response to limited labor supply. Expectations for labor demand over the next six months continue to soften as labor substitution options increase.
Prices
Prices have increased slightly over the past month, according to reports from several firms across both the manufacturing and services sectors. Despite ongoing input cost pressures, many contacts expressed reluctance to raise prices further, citing price-sensitive customers and generally weaker demand conditions. Firms reported increases in certain expenses, particularly employee benefits and in selected raw materials, such as domestic metals. Even so, most firms indicated they have already incorporated prior cost increases into pricing over the past few months. As a result, additional price adjustments are expected to be limited in the near term.
Consumer Spending
Consumer spending in the Tenth District was flat from the previous month. Retailers and other firms reported steady overall spending, though the mix of purchases shifted. One retailer noted softer demand for lower-cost goods, which they viewed as a possible sign of strain among lower-income consumers. More activity was reported in mid-priced categories. Inventories declined slightly as firms managed input costs and reduced exposure to price volatility. Contacts generally expect spending to remain flat, though uncertainty about the sales volume has increased over the next three months.
Community Conditions
Rural health-care contacts across the Tenth District reported mixed financial conditions and noted expected risks over the next few months. Contacts reported that about half of rural hospitals were operating at a loss, with many distressed hospitals likely to close. In northern Missouri, five hospitals were reported as at-risk of closure, resulting in the potential loss of 1,000 jobs. Their reported financial challenges stemmed from low Medicaid reimbursement rates, growing uninsured populations, pharmacy reimbursement issues, and federal funding changes. Multiple contacts noted that they have encountered more disputes with manufacturers and restrictions through the 340B pharmacy benefit program, which has disrupted an important source of their revenue.
Manufacturing and Other Business Activity
Both services and manufacturing contacts noted no change in production or sales over the past month. Contacts across the region reported that capital spending remained flat. Several firms indicated that investment decisions continue to be influenced by financial costs, valuations, and broader uncertainty. Anecdotally, one firm noted that early-cycle investments remain active, while later-stage projects are staying on the sidelines. Another contact reported they typically pay cash for all facility expansions; however, they took out a loan to preserve liquidity amid ongoing uncertainty. In manufacturing, several firms said backlogs have remained steady over the past two months and comparable to last year, but new orders have slowed slightly. Expectations of growth over the next six months have softened for both services and manufactures within the District.
Real Estate and Construction
The delivery of new multifamily housing units was expected to grow slightly faster than last year across the District on average. However, the growth in multifamily housing was expected to be mostly outside the largest metro areas. Contacts reported expectations for moderate growth in net operating incomes (NOI) over the coming year. Those expectations were strongest in segments such as health care, senior housing facilities, and the data center segments of industrial properties, and were weakest among office properties. The expectations for rising NOI were generally attributed to a favorable outlook for rent growth and were not driven by expected declines in operating costs.
Community and Regional Banking
Overall loan quality remains stable. Respondents expect some improvement in credit quality over the next six months, with tempered concern for the agricultural, consumer, and commercial real estate (CRE) loan portfolios. Total loan demand has risen slightly over the last two months, with stronger demand noted for agricultural and residential mortgage loans, while demand across other loan portfolios was viewed as stable. Although underwriting standards remain largely unchanged, some tightening in credit standards for agricultural loans continues. Respondents noted a moderate increase in deposit levels. Although a majority of respondents noted that actions by the federal banking agencies to reduce regulatory burden have not yet impacted their lending appetites, there is a growing sentiment that commercial and industrial, CRE, and consumer lending are more likely to expand as a result of ongoing regulatory relief efforts.
Energy
Tenth District oil and gas activity picked up modestly in recent weeks. The number of active oil rigs increased in Colorado and Wyoming as oil prices rose above the average breakeven of District firms, driven by rising geopolitical risks in Iran. Natural gas rig counts also rose in Oklahoma amid a spike in prices from cold winter weather. Looking ahead, contacts reported that liquified natural gas (LNG) export dynamics are likely to continue to support a slight increase in natural gas prices, but they also noted that emerging geopolitical risks carry both upside and downside risk to oil and gas prices and supply. Additionally, coal production in Wyoming moderated from earlier highs despite elevated prices.
Agriculture
Conditions in the Tenth District farm economy remained uneven alongside continued weakness in the crop sector and strength in cattle markets. Profit opportunities for key crops in the region remained narrow despite a notable increase in soybean prices, in line with expectations that China may commit to additional imports. According to the latest lender survey, farm finances continued to weaken more quickly in areas most heavily dependent on crop revenues. Still, deterioration in loan repayment rates eased slightly, and farm real estate values remained strong through the end of 2025. Ranchland values throughout the District increased modestly from a year ago, alongside strength in the cattle sector. In contrast, cropland values were largely flat on average but increased slightly in some areas, particularly in cattle production areas.
For more information about District economic conditions visit: https://www.KansasCityFed.org/research/regional-research.
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Original text here: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook202602-kansas-city.htm
Auburn Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Return
PORTLAND, Maine, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine posted the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Auburn Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Return
Owner of Language Interpretation Business Filed False Tax Returns and Provided False Information to the IRS During Audit
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An Auburn woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Portland to filing a false tax return and interfering with the administration of federal tax laws.
According to court records, Rakiya Mohamed, 30, filed false federal income tax returns for 2018 and 2019
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PORTLAND, Maine, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine posted the following news release on March 5, 2026:
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Auburn Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Return
Owner of Language Interpretation Business Filed False Tax Returns and Provided False Information to the IRS During Audit
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An Auburn woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Portland to filing a false tax return and interfering with the administration of federal tax laws.
According to court records, Rakiya Mohamed, 30, filed false federal income tax returns for 2018 and 2019and provided false records to the IRS when those tax returns were audited. Mohamed owned a language interpretation business called Reliable Language Resources. Mohamed reported the income and expenses for the business on her individual income tax returns. Mohamed reported false and fraudulent expenses for contract labor and office expenses for Reliable Language Resources on those tax returns. The IRS audited Mohamed's 2018 and 2019 tax returns, and Mohamed provided the auditors with falsified business records to substantiate the false and fraudulent expenses.
Mohamed faces a maximum term of imprisonment of three years, a maximum fine of $250,000, and a maximum term of supervised release of one year. She will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigative report by the U.S. Probation Office. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
IRS Criminal Investigation investigated the case.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-me/pr/auburn-woman-pleads-guilty-filing-false-tax-return
