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Tariff Tussles Test Equity Markets

February 6, 2025

Have you heard about the wild ride in the equity market lately? The S&P 500, which is a popular way to track the performance of U. S. stocks, held steady. This is surprising because there's been this drama around tariffs. Tariffs are like additional taxes on goods coming into the country. It's l

education

The Department of Education under Attack

February 5, 2025

The Trump administration hits gas on its goal to break down the US Department of Education. This big move has sparked lots of questions about future federal education programs and the money behind them. It's no secret that Trump wants to shrink the Department of Education. Trump appointed L

politics

Budget and staffing overhaul planned for government service agency

February 5, 2025

Big changes are coming to the General Services Administration. Leaders are planning to cut spending and reduce staff in a significant way, complex and critical tasks need to be considered. The new plan is to reduce expenses by 50% across all programs and personnel. This means fewer employees, b

politics

Thoughts on Federal Workers Make Or Take Deal

February 4, 2025

Fed government employees across the US are reviewing a offers. The deadline to make a decision is ticking closer The next step can change the many careers out there. Federal workers a special kind of treatment. to do great for Americans in different departments. On to some tricky It w

crime

Unchecked Stop-and-Frisk: A Growing Concern

February 4, 2025

New York's cops still have a big problem with stop-and-frisk tactics. This is according to a recent report filed in Manhattan federal court. The report reveals that anti-crime units, known as Neighborhood Safety Teams and Public Safety Teams, are making way too many unlawful stops. This happens at l

finance

Tariffs and The Stock Market: Why It All Matters

February 3, 2025

Tariffs have been in the spotlight. The stock market reacted to the news of tariffs on Monday. The S&P 500 dipped 0. 6% during midday trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite saw a 0. 1% and 1% loss respectively. Asian and European markets, howe

crypto

Bitcoin's Big Dip: Tech Stocks Tumble as Chinese AI Firm Enters the Scene

February 2, 2025

Bitcoin took a hit early in the day on Monday, dropping below $100, 000. It didn't take long for the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap to recover from its low point of $97, 900. Seems like Bitcoin's gains from the recent industry-friendly regulations and a national crypto stockpile announ

politics

Can President Trump Actually Stop Federal Spending?

February 1, 2025

President Trump is facing a big obstacle in his attempt to stop a lot of American government spending. He is encountering strong resistance from the court. It all started last month when Trump tried to cut federal spending using executive orders. These orders targeted various areas, including for

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The Vanishing Webpages: A Look Into What Happened

February 1, 2025

On a busy Friday, a strange thing happened across various federal websites. Pages vanished, info on crucial health topics disappeared, and even pronouns in email signatures got the boot. All of this was part of a big cleanup ordered by officials. The Office of Personnel Management sent out a memo ea

politics

Unleashing California's Waters

February 1, 2025

In a surprising move, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers rapidly increased water flow from two dams in Tulare County. This water was sent down to rivers in the San Joaquin Valley. The increase happened early one morning, days after a certain president boasted about sending water to California. The