There’s one industry powering the U.S. labor market
Without health care and related jobs, the United States would have nearly 400,000 fewer jobs than it did a year ago, according to Labor Department figures through January.
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Partial government shutdown looms as ICE negotiations hit stalemate
Large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security are set to shut down Saturday after Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked two funding bills.
DOJ’s head of antitrust resigns amid tensions on enforcement
Gail Slater — a veteran antitrust attorney who vowed to resist political interference at her confirmation hearing — announced her departure on social media.
Partial government shutdown looms as ICE negotiations stall
This shutdown would not shutter Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, because Republicans sent those agencies tens of billions of dollars in additional funding last year that would allow them to continue operating.
IRS improperly disclosed confidential immigrant tax data to DHS
The tax agency’s chief risk and control officer wrote in a sworn declaration that the IRS provided confidential taxpayer information even when DHS officials could not provide sufficient data to positively identify a specific individual.
In rebuke, House votes to roll back Trump’s tariffs on Canada
The measure is largely symbolic but it showcases the long-standing frustration some congressional Republicans have with Trump’s controversial trade policies.
FDA declines to review Moderna application for first mRNA-based flu vaccine
Moderna President Stephen Hoge said that the company had previously engaged with the FDA on the trial design and that the agency had indicated it would be acceptable.
Stellantis seeks to exit battery venture with Samsung as EV losses mount
Stellantis and Samsung SDI formed their Indiana joint venture, StarPlus Energy, in 2021 and began production at a $2.5 billion battery manufacturing plant in Kokomo three years later.
Legality of Trump’s $400M private funding for White House ballroom at issue
The White House declined to specify how much money had been raised for the project or respond to questions about whether or how contributors could benefit.
Trump set off a surge of AI in the federal government. Here’s what happened.
On top of automating rote tasks, government agencies have launched hundreds of artificial intelligence projects in the past year, many of them taking on central and sensitive roles in law enforcement, immigration and health care.
Trump sees a hot economy as midterm elections approach
President Donald Trump said at a recent Cabinet meeting that the economy could hit growth “numbers that have never been hit before.”
Why Dr. Oz wants you to retire later
Getting the average American to work one year longer by starting earlier or retiring later would generate about $3 trillion for the economy, said the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
For first time in 50 years, college grads are losing their edge
This shift coincides with a broad reassessment of what the best career paths are in today’s labor market, which economists have called one of the most vexing in generations—especially for entry-level applicants.
House speaker ‘confident’ partial government shutdown will end by Tuesday
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, said Sunday that he is “confident” he will have enough support from Republicans in the House conference to end the partial government shutdown.
Some of the most coveted jobs in America aren’t safe anymore
While tech companies continue to invest billions of dollars into AI, they’re slashing jobs while touting AI-forward strategies and leaner organizations.
As grocery prices soar, Aldi is making its move in America
The grocer said this month it will open 180 locations across 31 states this year, including in new markets in the Southeast and West. It’s goal is to have 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.
TikTok says deal reached for US spinoff
The divestiture from TikTok’s Beijing-based former parent company, ByteDance, means that the wildly popular app will continue to operate in the United States.
FBI investigating death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay
A federal grand jury subpoena shows the agency is seeking records and information relating to Irsay’s death, his “substance (illegal and prescription) use,” and his “relationship with Dr. Harry Haroutunian,” a prominent addiction specialist based in California.
Congress moves toward funding government, dodging shutdown
The longest shutdown in U.S. history ended in November when lawmakers funded the government through the end of January, and members in both parties seemed wary of another one now.
