Big news today as President Trump announced that Kelly Loeffler, head of the Small Business Administration, will now oversee student loans, which will be managed through the Department of Education immediately.
The political attacks on Elon Musk and Tesla are intensifying. Tesla dealerships nationwide have been vandalized, gunshots fired, and owners harassed.
The markets bounced back today after a rough week, with investors feeling relieved due to optimism that a government shutdown won’t happen, progress in Ukraine-Russia peace talks, and signs that inflation is cooling, despite tariffs.
The Department of Education has laid off over 1,300 employees, nearly half of its staff, signaling a move toward a potential shutdown—though Congressional approval is still required.
Good news today as inflation eased, with February’s CPI coming in at 2.8% year-over-year, down from 3% in January.
The stock market took another hit today, with President Trump responding by threatening to raise tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel by 25%, potentially reaching 50% starting Wednesday.
Voters put President Trump in office to, in part, cut government waste and drain the swamp, and today’s jobs report may be reflecting that.
The latest jobless claims data is out, and while the headlines may try to spin it in different directions, the reality is more complicated.
The race for rare earths intensifies as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) makes a bold move, reportedly offering its vast mineral resources to the U.S. and Europe to stabilize a region plagued by conflict.