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Dec 4, 2024 The Supreme Court is set to hear a significant case on transgender health care that could reshape laws across the country. Homebuilders are expressing concerns about the implications of a potential Trump presidency on their industry. Meanwhile, displaced families in Gaza are bracing for a tough winter amidst ongoing conflict. The podcast also covers new Department of Labor rules affecting Americans with disabilities and offers tips to guard against winter package theft.
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Homebuilders' Reactions to Trump's Policies
- One homebuilding company president is assessing how tariffs will increase home prices.
- Another is considering retirement due to the potential impacts.
Trump's Policies and Housing Market
- President-elect Trump's proposed policies on migrant deportation and tariffs could negatively impact the construction industry.
- These policies may lead to increased housing prices and slower construction, exacerbating existing housing shortages.
Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis
- The war in Gaza has displaced nearly all of its 2.3 million residents and led to a humanitarian crisis.
- Palestinians face a harsh winter with threats of malnutrition, hypothermia, and disease, worsened by limited aid access.