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The Washington Update
A nonpartisan overview of prospective legislation and strategies for investment and retirement planning
JEFF BUSH
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
As 2026 unfolds, Washington is navigating the midpoint of President Trump’s second term and facing one of the most consequential legislative years in recent memory. With the 2025 “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OB3) now law, Congress and the Treasury are working through its technical corrections and implementation rules. Any of these may impact investors’ planning decisions.
Jeff explains how these simultaneous fiscal and political pressures are influencing markets, investor confidence, and the advice that professional advisors provide to their clients.
World Changer
Empowering professionals to change the world for good
DAMON FRIEDMAN, Ph.D.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
As a prior commander within special operations and now a leader in the non-profit community, Dr. Damon Friedman passionately communicates the challenges of leading elite organizations. Reflecting from his military service, doctoral studies, and non-profit experience, Damon instructs executives with topics such as: “Finding Your Purpose,” “How Good Leaders Attract Committed Followers,” and “The Shared Convictions that Unite a Movement.” From his nationally recognized book, Igniting Movements, Damon empowers leaders to be world changers with an instructional focus on leadership, ideological factors, organizational construct, and strategic output.
