University president receives pay increase for reducing DEI initiatives
George Mason University President to Get Raise Amid Cuts to DEI Programs In an interesting turn of events, George Mason University’s president, Gregory Washington, is set to receive a 1.5% salary increase. This decision comes alongside a commitment from the university to reduce some of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming. The university’s Management […]
D.E. Shaw expresses concern about potential backlash from the Trump administration regarding DEI initiatives, according to sources.
Staff members at the secretive hedge fund De Shaw are expressing concerns that a profitable left-leaning company could face retribution from the Trump administration regarding its policies, sources have informed. Founded by billionaire David E. Shaw, this algorithm-driven hedge fund has made headlines, becoming one of the most profitable by collecting $11.1 billion in 2024. […]
Sen. Fetterman Expresses Gratitude to Trump Administration for Infrastructure Initiatives in Pennsylvania
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed gratitude towards the Trump administration for unveiling over $600 million in grants aimed at Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure Project while emphasizing his intention to collaborate across party lines. Secretary Sean Duffy is set to distribute funds for 53 projects throughout the state, potentially increasing the total to around $1.2 billion, as reported […]
GOP Lawmaker Aims to Cut Additional Biden Green Initiatives
Texas Republicans Propose Bill to Repeal Biden’s Climate Regulations On Friday, Texas Republican Representative Craig Goldman unveiled a new piece of legislation aimed at rolling back key provisions of former President Joe Biden’s prominent climate initiative from 2022. Goldman’s office asserts that the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act would free up about $5.7 billion for taxpayers […]
Pro-Trump group claims Cracker Barrel’s DEI initiatives break the law
Complaint Filed Against Cracker Barrel The America First Legal (AFL), a conservative pro-Trump legal group, lodged a complaint on Monday with the Tennessee Attorney General and the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC), claiming that Cracker Barrel engages in discriminatory hiring practices tied to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The complaint cites public documents […]
Michigan Democrat who supported progressive feminist initiatives is now campaigning as a moderate
Haley Stevens Advocates Feminist Foreign Policy Resolution Representative Haley Stevens from Michigan recently co-hosted a resolution advocating for a “feminist approach to all aspects of foreign policy” in the final session of Congress, while also positioning herself as a moderate Democrat in the Senate race. This resolution, introduced by Representative Lois Frankel of Florida on […]
T-Mobile ends DEI initiatives as it seeks essential FCC approval for significant business agreements
T-Mobile to End DEI Program Amid Major Transactions T-Mobile has informed the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of its decision to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program while it waits for approval on two significant business deals. In a letter sent to FCC Chair Brendan Carr and made public on Wednesday, […]
Five ways the GOP megabill supports fossil fuels and undermines renewables and climate initiatives
This week, the Senate approved a significant part of the Trump administration’s agenda, and now the House of Representatives is discussing several provisions that are likely to encourage fossil fuel use while complicating the development of renewable energy. Among Republicans, there was considerable debate over gradual reductions in subsidies for green energy. In the end, […]
North Korean tech workers deceived US firms to support weapons initiatives
Federal authorities have uncovered various schemes orchestrated by North Korea to fund its government through remote work for U.S. companies. The Justice Department (DOJ) announced on Monday that these efforts involved help from individuals in the U.S., China, the UAE, and Taiwan, allowing North Korean actors to secure positions at over 100 U.S. firms, including […]
Senate’s Major Bill Provides Complete Expensing for U.S. Factories and Energy Initiatives Until 2026
Senate Bill Aims to Boost American Manufacturing A recently proposed version of a Senate bill includes temporary tax cuts intended to spur investment in U.S. manufacturing and energy infrastructure. Specifically, section 70307 of the bill allows businesses to deduct 100% of the costs associated with new “qualified production property” right away, for assets utilized over […]