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Trump-led DEI crackdown may leave glass ceilings intact
In the “Mad Men” era of the 1960s and 1970s, when my mother was climbing the corporate ladder at C&P Telephone, she was frequently the only woman at out-of-state national technical trainings for managers. And from her recollection, if the men in the classes weren’t hitting on her, many were resentful or threatened by her […]
Kaine, Warner respond to Trump White House rescinding spending freeze memo
The White House budget office on Wednesday rescinded a controversial memo issued Monday that froze spending on more than $3 trillion in federal financial assistance, including grants and loans backing economic development and infrastructure projects across the nation. In the two-sentence memo issued Wednesday, Matthew J. Vaeth, acting director of the Office of Management and […]
Trump’s pause on $3T in federal funding could impact Va.
Update, 7:30 p.m. A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump‘s freeze on federal spending until at least Feb. 3, but the White House did not immediately respond to the judicial order. On Monday, Trump ordered a freeze on more than $3 trillion in federal financial assistance, including grants and loans backing economic development and […]
The First 100 Days: What to Expect
In anticipation of a new president taking office, BridgeTower Media spoke with experts across several industries — agriculture, banking and finance, energy, health care and manufacturing — to explore how the incoming Trump administration might affect those industries. The stories in this feature provide expert insights into what organizations can expect as a new administration […]
Banking and finance experts optimistic but cautious regarding new administration’s impact
The banking and finance industry could see gains under the incoming federal administration, those in the field say, with President-elect Donald Trump‘s proposed plans of a lower-interest-rate environment coupled with lighter regulatory oversight on the horizon. They also note, however, that many proposals may never come to fruition or take some time before their impacts […]
Health care sector gears up for second Trump administration
Following Donald Trump‘s 2024 election win to secure a second term in office, sectors such as health care are gauging what his victory will mean for their industry over the next four years — and beyond. As with a number of topics on the campaign trail, such as immigration, the economy, national security, and more, […]
‘Drill, baby, drill’ mantra ignites optimism for energy industry
Between a sour economy, stubborn inflation, mayhem at the border, war around the world, and countless other political issues in this election cycle, there was little time to outline platforms in detail. So when it came to energy policy, President-elect Donald Trump would simply say “drill, baby, drill” and rally crowds would go wild. It’s […]
MADE IN THE USA: What Trump presidency could mean for manufacturing
When a new presidential administration is elected, the future becomes a guessing game. In the four years following Donald Trump‘s ascendancy to the presidency on Jan. 20, businesses and consumers will be forced to adjust to new policies affecting supply chain and distribution channels, which could create opportunities and challenges for the U.S. economy. For […]
Farm Bill, industry growth among agricultural leaders’ priorities in 2025
Anticipating President-elect Trump‘s impact on agriculture in his first 100 days of office, industry experts say they are concerned about the fate of the Farm Bill and how the agriculture industry will sustain itself amid rising production costs, labor shortages, and soaring land costs. In advance of the election, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), […]
Virginia mail service improves; second Trump push to privatize USPS ‘unlikely’
U.S. Postal Service operations have continued to improve, but a bipartisan coalition of state leaders say more work is needed to get the service to a level Virginians deserve. Virginia was ranked at the bottom for on-time mail delivery in October 2023, at the start of the federal government’s fiscal year. Just over 66% of […]
Trump Town owner calls assault, indecent exposure charges ‘fake news’
Donald “Whitey” Taylor, owner of Trump Town, a Boones Mill store dedicated to merchandise celebrating the 45th president, and a candidate for mayor in that same small town, was arrested Tuesday on charges of indecent exposure and assaulting store employees. Taylor, 74, sent a text to Virginia Business, describing the criminal charges against him as […]
What a difference a debate makes
Less than three months ago, President Joe Biden — you remember him, right? — stepped down from his bid for a second term and threw his support behind Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, radically redefining this fall’s presidential race. Just before that happened, we were beginning to write this month’s cover story about the […]
