What’s next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?
President Trump’s order also put an immediate pause on billions of dollars in funding allocated for EV charging stations.
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Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
President Trump’s executive order will toss out equity plans developed by federal agencies and terminate any roles or offices dedicated to promoting diversity. It will include eliminating initiatives such as DEI-related training or diversity goals in performance reviews.
South Carolina housing official chosen to lead troubled Indianapolis Housing Agency
Yvonda Bean will join IHA Feb. 17, less than a year after the IHA was placed under federal management.
Trump signs slew of executive orders on Day 1
President Donald Trump repealed dozens of former President Joe Biden’s actions, began his immigration crackdown, withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate accords and pardoned hundreds of people.
How Indiana is spending $980M in opioid settlements
So far, seven national legal disputes have been settled that benefit Indiana, with money coming in each year to support treatment and prevention programs and other efforts in the state.
IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner on Trump’s second term, rising inflation and the impact of the LA wildfires on housing
IBJ columnist Pete Dunn outlines the challenges of rising inflation, stubbornly high costs for consumer goods, the meandering stock market, mass deportations and what could be the biggest economic story of 2025.
Trump’s first orders could include border, oil drilling, DEI policies
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign “dozens and dozens” of orders that will launch some 200 executive actions after being sworn in Monday.
UPDATE: TikTok restores service based on Trump’s promised executive order
TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban.
It’s inauguration eve and Trump is ready to revel in his return to power
Trump said Saturday that unity would be a theme of his inauguration speech Monday at the Capitol, along with strength and fairness.
Government sues Southwest Airlines, fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The Transportation Department said the lawsuit alleges that Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers’ travel plans. It says it is seeking “maximum civil penalties.”
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
Food manufacturers will have until January 2027 to remove the dye from their products, while makers of ingested drugs have until January 2028 to do the same.
Capital One sued by watchdog alleging bank cheated customers out of $2B
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Capital One promoted 360 Savings as an account that provides one of nation’s highest interest rates, but froze its rate at a low level for at least several years, even as rates rose nationally.
Biden signs executive order aimed at growing AI infrastructure in U.S.
The order on artificial intelligence seeks to ensure the infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations, such as large-scale data centers and new clean power facilities, can be built quickly and at scale in the United States.
Justice Department accuses six major landlords of scheming to keep rents high
The complaint alleges the landlords participated in an unlawful scheme to decrease competition among landlords in apartment pricing, harming millions of American renters.
Federal consumer agency bans unpaid medical bills from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule will remove $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of more than 15 million Americans, according to the bureau.
IndyGo lands $150M federal grant for Blue Line construction
IndyGo estimates the 24-mile route, which is planned to run east-west through the center of Indianapolis, will be open for service in 2028.
Pentagon to blacklist China’s largest EV battery and tech firms
The Defense Department published a list of firms that it deems to be operating in the United States for, or on behalf of, the Chinese military or that contribute to China’s military buildup.
Higher Social Security payments coming for millions after Biden signs bill
The measure boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees such as teachers, firefighters, police officers and in other public service jobs.
Companies signal court fight ahead after Biden blocks U.S. Steel sale
President Joe Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of U.S. Steel was a political act made in “clear violation of due process and the law,” the two companies said Friday
Surgeon general calls for label on alcohol to warn of cancer risk
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said alcohol consumption is to blame for nearly one million preventable cancer cases in the U.S. over the last decade.