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President Donald Trump speaks as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell listens during a visit to the Federal Reserve, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Aug 1, 2025

Trump calls on the Federal Reserve board to take full control of the central bank from Powell

Trump calls Fed Chair Powell “stubborn” and urges the Fed board to take control and slash interest rates amid a slowing U.S. economy and rising inflation.

Help wanted sign is displayed at a live music and blues club in Chicago, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Aug 1, 2025

US employers slash hiring as Trump advances a punishing trade agenda

U.S. job growth slows as Trump’s tariffs shake business confidence. Unemployment ticks up, job revisions drop sharply, and markets react.

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Adriana Kugler sits before an open meeting of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Aug 1, 2025

Federal Reserve Governor Kugler steps down, giving Trump slot to fill

Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler will step down, opening up a spot on the central bank's powerful board that President Donald Trump will be able to fill.

President Donald Trump speaks as Cody Campbell, left, and professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau listen during an event for the signing of an executive order restarting the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Aug 1, 2025

Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report

Trump removed BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after weak job numbers, accusing her of political bias. The agency's past data was also sharply revised down.

Gregory Washington, president of George Mason University. Photo courtesy GMU
Aug 1, 2025

Embattled GMU president survives board meeting with pay raise

George Mason University President Gregory Washington was not ousted at a board of visitors meeting but instead was given a raise.

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Aug 1, 2025

Report: DOGE responsible for nearly 290k job cuts

A Thursday report revealed that United States-based employers have cut more jobs so far this year than in all of 2024.

Virginia firm to build $200M White House ballroom co-funded by Trump
Jul 31, 2025

Virginia firm to build $200M White House ballroom co-funded by Trump

The White House announced Thursday that it would add a $200 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom to the people's mansion — with McLean's Clark Construction leading the building team.

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Jul 31, 2025

VCU to end gender-affirming youth medical care

VCU Health announced this week that it would stop providing all gender-affirming care at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU for patients under age 19 three months from now. 

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Jul 22, 2025

GMU now faces fourth federal probe

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday night that it has opened a second investigation into George Mason University, bringing the total number of federal probes filed in July to four. 

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Jul 21, 2025

BLS: Virginia only state with notable June jobless rate increase

Virginia was the only state last month to see its unemployment rates increase, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Northern Va. Chamber unveils road map to reinvent economy
Jul 21, 2025

Northern Va. Chamber unveils road map to reinvent economy

The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Monday released a road map on reinventing the region's economy.

Like many universities, George Mason University is addressing the problem of how best to reduce costs for students seeking to avoid extreme loan debt. Photo courtesy George Mason University
Jul 10, 2025

Trump administration investigating GMU for racial discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating George Mason University for racial discrimination.

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