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Teacher union wants BlackRock to rethink Tesla: ‘Cybertruck in quicksand’
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), one of the nation’s largest labor unions, is raising concerns over Tesla’s stock decline and its potential impact on teacher retirement savings. The AFT, which represents 1.8 million members, has called on major investment firms — including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Vanguard — to reevaluate Tesla’s valuation. In a letter… -
Trump to sign executive order to make English official language of US
The White House said on Friday, Feb. 28, that President Donald Trump is slated to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. What will the order do? The order could impact documents and services offered by federal agencies, and those receiving federal funds. The Trump administration said it… -
BlackRock changes stance on DEI; joins Bank of America, Paramount in rollback
BlackRock announced that it is moving away from its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, a stance the company had actively promoted in recent years. Company leadership announces policy changes In a company-wide email sent Friday, Feb. 28, CEO Larry Fink and top executives announced the shift, stating it aligns with recent legal and policy… -
Nonprofit under investigation after DOGE spotlight, millions in waste
Full Story The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently highlighted the termination of a contract between the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Texas-based nonprofit Family Endeavors. DOGE claims that this cancellation will save taxpayers $215 million annually. However, this contract cancellation is just the latest chapter in scrutiny surrounding Family Endeavors.… -
Tate brothers, facing human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US
Self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, are now in the United States, despite facing rape and human trafficking charges in Romania. The brothers landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 27, after leaving Romania on board a private jet. The men have dual U.S. and British citizenship but… -
Trump admin may nix $590 million Moderna contract for H5N1 shot: Report
U.S. health officials are considering pulling the plug on a $590 million contract awarded to Moderna to develop a bird flu vaccine for humans. The funding agreement for the program came during the final days of the Biden administration. Why could the contract be in jeopardy? According to multiple reports, the U.S. Department of Health… -
‘This is Gavin Newsom’: CA governor teases new podcast with MAGA guests
Full Story California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching a new podcast, “This is Gavin Newsom,” set to debut in March. Newsom says his podcast will feature conversations with people he often disagrees with, including prominent figures in the MAGA movement. “We need to change the conversation. This is going to be anything but the ordinary… -
SCOTUS signals support for straight woman’s reverse discrimination case
Full Story The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday, Feb. 26, in a case that could reshape how reverse discrimination claims are handled under federal law. The justices appeared likely to side with Marlean Ames, a 60-year-old straight woman who alleges she was demoted and denied a promotion due to her sexual orientation, leading to… -
Senator’s wife’s nonprofit received millions in federal funds: Watchdog
Full Story An ethics watchdog group is calling for an investigation into Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, R.I., over concerns that he violated Senate ethics rules on conflicts of interest. The allegations stem from his votes to pass federal funding measures, some of which benefited an environmentalist organization, which his wife, Sandra Whitehouse, allegedly works for.… -
Nearly 120 arrested in ICE raid of large housing development in Texas
Nearly 120 people were arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 25, during a massive raid by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE officials said the raid happened at a large Houston-area housing development community known as Colony Ridge. What is the Trump administration saying? President Donald Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan told Fox News the effort was… -
DOGE altering 20-year-old DOD software to automate firing of workers: Report
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence tool that can automate its sweeping cuts to the federal workforce. According to Wired, engineers at DOGE appear to be recoding “AutoRIF,” or Automatic Reduction in Force, a program developed by the Department of Defense more than two decades ago. The… -
TSA no longer allowing migrants without ID to fly using CBP One app
Full Story The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that immigrants illegally in the U.S. will no longer be allowed to use the CBP One app as identification for domestic flights. The only exception is for individuals traveling for self-deportation or transferring between detention facilities. The CBP One app was designed to streamline Customs and Border… -
Hawaiian rum distillery files lawsuit challenging 1920 law on US ports
A distillery in Hawaii has filed a lawsuit challenging the Jones Act, arguing the 1920 law violates a clause in the Constitution, prohibiting Congress from favoring ports of one state over another. The Jones Act says that all ships transporting goods between U.S. ports must be U.S. built, flagged, owned and crewed, limiting competition in…
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