More than 600 positions have been eliminated from the Federal Student Aid office, internal documents show. Now, in many places, “no one is identifying schools that are failing financially.” WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has made it a top priority to dismantle and reorganize the federal Education Department. Simultaneously, he has promised time and again
Seven things to know about the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay Here are a few things to know about the 2025 NFL draft being held April 24-26 in Green Bay. Green Bay grocery stores are increasing inventory and adjusting delivery schedules in anticipation of the 2025 NFL draft. Metro Market, located near the draft
Is this the end of the Department of Education? Recent moves by the Trump administration effectively signal his fulfillment of a campaign promise to end ED. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday afternoon aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. According to the order, the department aims to “return
Trevor Jennewine | The Motley Fool Historically, February in a post-election year has been the worst month for the U.S. stock market, according to Carson Group. Indeed, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) declined 1.4% last month as disappointing economic data and concerns about potential tariffs weighed on the stock market. Is the February dip a
Black Mountain community sings during vigil Members of the Black Mountain community gathered October 29, 2024, to reflect on the past month since Tropical Storm Helene devastated WNC. Black Mountain submitted its damage inventory to FEMA, totaling $27 million. There are approximately 32 projects in Black Mountain that need completing after Helene. Town Council approved
Katie Brockman | The Motley Fool How to start investing: Everything you need to know The idea of investing your money can be a bit intimidating. Here is everything to know about how to start. While the stock market is still surging right now, investor sentiment may be taking a turn. Around 34% of U.S.
Trump shuts down US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Protesters are calling on the Trump administration to change course and re-open the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). It is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector founded in 2011 after the Great Recession. Fox – Seattle CFPB
Trump picks Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Brooke Rollins, president of the America First Policy Institute, to be Secretary of Agriculture. Brooke Rollins, who was recently confirmed as secretary of agriculture, visited Louisville Friday for the National Farm Machinery Show. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited
Michael Hirtzer | Bloomberg Deere & Co. shares slid in pre-market trading as the world leader in farm machinery anticipates another challenging year. The maker of the iconic green and yellow machines used to plant and harvest crops kept its 2025 net income estimate between $5 billion to $5.5 billion, while sales in the key
Anjana Anil | Reuters S&P 500 posts best week since Trump’s election U.S. stocks rallied on Friday with the S&P 500 and Dow notching their biggest weekly percentage gains since early November… and the Nasdaq registering its best week since early December. Gold prices jumped to a over two-month peak on Tuesday, supported by a