Marcus Brennan

Marcus Brennan is a Business & Finance reporter and journalist at Bright Times News, delivering accurate and timely coverage of financial markets, corporate developments, and economic trends. With 5 years of experience in business journalism, Marcus breaks down complex financial information into accessible reports that help readers make informed decisions.

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US Senate Blocks DHS Funding: TSA Wait Times Top 4 Hours As 480 Staff Quit

The US Senate rejected a Democratic ICE reform package on Wednesday, extending the DHS funding shutdown into its 41st day and deepening a staffing...

IRS Refund Alert: US Taxpayers Must Claim Pandemic Penalties By July 10

The Internal Revenue Service will refund pandemic-era late fees to US taxpayers following a late 2025 federal court ruling, but individuals face a strict July 10 deadline to manually claim the money.

US Education Department Moves $180B Defaulted Student Loans to Treasury

The US Department of Education formally transfers roughly $180 billion in defaulted federal student loans to the Treasury Department, affecting nearly 9 million borrowers in default, as the Trump administration advances its broader effort to dismantle the agency.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Cut Home Insurance Costs for Millions of Families

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac roll back costly 2024 insurance mandates, accepting cheaper roof coverage options and simplifying condo rules — directly lowering mortgage costs for American homeowners and buyers locked out by skyrocketing premiums.

Trump: Israel Won’t Strike Iran’s South Pars Gas Field Again

Trump vows Israel will halt attacks on Iran's South Pars gas field after Iran retaliated by striking Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility, causing significant damage and triggering an oil price surge of over 4%, with Trump separately warning the US will obliterate South Pars if Iran continues targeting Qatar.