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