Defense Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump’s use
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a gifted Boeing 747 from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Virginia could lose 32,000 jobs in 2025, U.Va. estimates
Virginia may lose 32,000 jobs in 2025 amid federal cuts and rising unemployment, according to a new forecast by the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power
Trump's sweeping tariffs under emergency powers face lawsuits from states and businesses arguing he overstepped constitutional authority on trade.
Dow jumps 900 and S&P 500 climbs 2.4% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war
U.S. stocks are leaping Monday after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war. Each of the world's two largest economies agreed to take down most of its tariffs against the other, which economists warned could start a recession and create shortages on U.S. store shelves.
Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Geneva as the world looks for signs of hope
U.S. and Chinese officials meet in Geneva to ease a growing tariff war, with global trade and economic stability hanging in the balance.
Judge pauses much of Trump administration’s massive downsizing of federal agencies
A judge blocked the Trump administration’s sweeping federal job cuts, ruling that major agency reductions require congressional cooperation.
Port of Virginia CEO expects decline in Chinese imports over Trump’s trade war
Virginia Port Authority Executive Director and CEO Stephen A. Edwards said Thursday at this year's State of the Port address that President Donald Trump's tariffs are causing significant uncertainty in the port and trade sector.
Law firms advise businesses on Trump 2.0 policies
Virginia law firms see surge in client questions as Trump’s 2025 executive orders spark regulatory, immigration, and DEI compliance concerns.
US trade deficit hits record high as businesses, consumers try to get ahead of Trump tariffs
U.S. trade deficit surged to a record $140.5B in March as businesses raced to import goods ahead of sweeping Trump tariffs, dragging on GDP growth.
US stocks sink again as more companies detail damage they’re taking because of Trump’s trade war
U.S. stocks fall as AI hype cools and companies pull forecasts amid tariff uncertainty from Trump, sparking fears of slowed growth and recession.
Trump insults Canada ahead of its prime minister’s arrival at the White House
Trump gives new Canadian PM Mark Carney a cold welcome, questioning U.S. dependence on Canada amid rising trade tensions and sovereignty disputes.
Disabled workers have faced prejudice. Now they face DOGE firings
Mass federal layoffs under Trump target disabled workers, raising concerns about the future of inclusive hiring and Schedule A protections.