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Trump coal policy changes could boost Southwest Virginia
Southwest Virginia officials say President Donald Trump‘s executive orders aimed at revitalizing the United States’ struggling coal industry will be a boon to the region. This spring, Trump signed the “Unleashing American Energy” series of executive orders, which lifted barriers to coal mining on federal lands, allowed some coal-fired facilities scheduled for retirement to continue[...]
Top Five: August 2025
The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from June 10 through July 10 included news of University of Virginia President Jim Ryan’s resignation amid federal pressure over university DEI policies. 1 | Buc-ee’s opens first Virginia location in Mount Crawford Some fans camped out overnight and some drove from as far away as […]
Congressional committee demands GMU president testify
George Mason University President Gregory Washington has now been called to testify before the GOP-controlled House Judiciary Committee.
GMU Faculty Senate targeted in DOJ letter
U.S. Department of Justice's civil rights division is requesting "all written communications" regarding GMU faculty senate resolution.
GMU Baroni Center launches inaugural index of GovCon trends
George Mason University's Baroni Center launched an inaugural index analyzing government contracting trends.
Northern Virginia business leaders rally behind GMU president
Four powerful business organizations in Northern Virginia have sent a letter to George Mason University's board of visitors voicing support for President Gregory Washington
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.
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.
DOJ opens 3rd probe of GMU in 3 weeks
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a new investigation of George Mason University, the third federal probe of the Fairfax County university opened in July.
Trump administration fires 17 immigration judges in 10 states, including Virginia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seventeen immigration court judges have been fired in recent days, according to the union that represents them, as the Trump administration pushes forward with its mass deportations of immigrants in the country. The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, which represents immigration court judges as well as other professionals, said in […]
Nvidia to resume highly desired AI computer chip sales to China
BANGKOK (AP) — Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says the technology giant has won approval from the Trump administration to sell its advanced H20 computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence to China. The news came in a company blog post late Monday, which stated that the U.S. government had “assured” Nvidia that licenses would be granted — and that […]
Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track — and to go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees. With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who […]
