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After slashing federal jobs, Trump administration ramps up hiring
The hiring push is unfolding under new rules designed to give the White House greater influence over the government’s 2-million person civilian workforce.
Billionaires Made 19% of Federal Election Campaign Contributions in 2024
Billionaires made 19 percent of all reported federal campaign contributions in 2024, a Times analysis shows, and even more in some local elections. Wealthy donors are reaping the rewards.
Newsom Picks a Dogfight With Trump and RFK Jr. on Public Health
Scientists are cheering California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he builds a public health bulwark against health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance and President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Still, federal cuts have sapped morale and left local health departments less prepared for outbreaks.
Behind the scenes, powering communities: How FHLBank Chicago keeps local lending moving
In this Crain’s Quick Take, Andrea Walker-Leidy sits down with Michael Ericson, President and CEO of Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, to unpack the often-overlooked system that helps local financial institutions continue lending through all economic conditions.
West Akron’s Copley Road business district may see spring spruce-up efforts
From seeing federal funding to planting flowers, Council Member Jan Davis shares ideas for attracting businesses, building pride.
This Overlooked Health Condition Could Raise Your Risk of Death by 83%
A study following more than 5,000 participants for 12 years found that straightforward clinical measurements can help identify sarcopenic obesity without relying on complex imaging methods such as MRI and CT scans. Researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, working
Sunday Sports: Postseason basketball is in full swing in the North Country
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Sunday.
Cem Özdemir, first German state premier with Turkish roots
Cem Özdemir is set to become the first politician with Turkish roots to lead a German federal state. His Green Party won elections in the wealthy southwestern region of Baden-Württemberg.
The real science behind the mind-melding world of Hoppers
Hoppers is as chaotic as it is delightful. The latest animated comedy from Disney and Pixar, the movie centers on 19-year-old Mabel, who transfers—or “hops”—her consciousness into a robot beaver’s bo...
Georgia is No. 1 state for business, but can workers afford to live here?
Georgia has fallen behind most states by refusing to raise its minimum wage above the federal rate of $7.25 per hour. The state should do right by its workers.
Politics: Iowa’s federal lawmakers back Iran war
As the Iran war enters its second week, members of Iowa’s federal delegation continue to back President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury, even as they mourned two Iowans killed in
San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering draws thousands of kids amid federal funding concerns
The free event in its 18th year comes as the Trump administration proposes deep cuts to federal science agencies, including a 40% reduction for the NIH and a 47% cut for NASA.
$10.5M donation aims to support Federally Qualified Health Centers in WNC
Dogwood Health Trust Primary Care Development Corporation has announced a $10.5 million donation aiming to strengthen financial resilience
Saturday Sports: North Country hockey, basketball and lacrosse
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Saturday.
Thousands Rally to Support the Need for Science in a Democracy
Dozens of Stand Up for Science gatherings nationwide focused on the importance of science for federal policymaking.
Gov. Mills responds to Dr. Oz’s request for MaineCare data
Last month, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services gave Maine 30 days to answer questions about how the state handles MaineCare following a federal audit that found $46 million in alleged “improper” payments.
Texas fracker turned escort says repression allowed business to flourish
Mickey says his stint as a handyman transformed into a lucrative sex business due to the region’s ‘self-denial’
Texas catches federal suit for dismantling diversity-related business contract program
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit for the United States is unfolding in Texas, challenging state government action to dismantle a diversity-related contracting program.
Smaller raise? Higher health insurance costs may be to blame
Many employers responded to rising health insurance costs by scaling back pay increases, the New York Fed found.
Dane County businesses struggle under Trump tariff burden
MIDDLETON, Wis. — Small businesses across Dane County are grappling with mounting financial pressure from federal tariffs, with many saying they lack the resources to challenge the policies in court
St. Paul hotels, closed amid ICE operation, have reopened. Nearby businesses are still recovering.
The Hilton DoubleTree and IHG Continental cited safety concerns when closing in January amid reports they housed federal agents.
Smaller raise? Higher health insurance costs may be to blame
Many employers responded to rising health insurance costs by scaling back pay increases, the New York Fed found.
California whiz kid’s science experiment draws FBI probe: ‘Surprising situation’
“This is definitely a surprising situation,” he said. “I don’t think anybody expects to have the federal authorities knock on their door.”
Man charged with killing father, stepfather in southern Indiana requests mental health evaluation
In court Friday, Easton Goode was in handcuffs as he walked by his family to face a judge.
KFF Health News: Rural Health Transformation Fund Allocation
KFF Health published a story March 4 detailing concerns from hospital leaders and lawmakers across the country about how states plan to spend new federal rural health funding.
Fargo pharmacist files federal lawsuit against Sanford Health, alleges she was fired to avoid paying millions in medical bills
A federal complaint alleges Sanford violated ERISA, FMLA, the ADA, and Title VII.
Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty cause real harms, even if the money is later restored
Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.
Smaller raise? Higher health insurance costs may be to blame
Many employers responded to rising health insurance costs by scaling back pay increases, the New York Fed found.
Most Americans lack confidence in health info from federal leaders
56% say these leaders aren’t providing trustworthy information on public health, compared with high confidence in their own doctors and the AMA.
Taking the heat. Sauna's popular and there may be health benefits too
It's an age old practice that's having a moment right now. But is there anything to the health claims? Scientists say sauna is more than hot air.
Taking the heat. Sauna's popular and there may be health benefits too
It's an age old practice that's having a moment right now. But is there anything to the health claims? Scientists say sauna is more than hot air.
Among Young Climate Scientists, a Growing Interest In Geoengineering
Fed up with a lack of action on climate change, some students are researching dimming the sun despite the pushback from other scientists.
High school basketball: Southern California regional scores and pairings
CIF Southern California regional high school boys' and girls' playoff scores for Thursday and Saturday's schedule.
Billings Senior boys, girls onto AA state tournament with play-in wins
BILLINGS, Mont. -- Both the Billings Senior High boys and girls basketball teams kept their seasons alive Thursday night as they each came away with Class AA state play-in game
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is a member of which Native American tribe?
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is set to be the next DHS secretary, replacing Kristi Noem. He would be the first Native American to lead that federal agency.
Federal Health Officials Attack Rare-Disease Drug, Say Company Lied
The FDA is already under fire from lawmakers for recent delays and rejections of new drugs for rare diseases.
Why it matters that the government is messing with health databases
There is no replacement for reliable data from federal government databases.
Amazon down for thousands of users in US, Downdetector shows
Amazon was down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to Downdetector.com.
Feeling the Effects of 260,000 Federal Jobs Lost
One year in, assessing budget cuts to federal climate and science jobs.
Selena Gomez was 'misdiagnosed' before getting the correct mental health assessment
Selena Gomez has been open about her bipolar diagnosis, but it was a long road to understanding what was truly going on with her mental health.
Fed survey reveals Trump’s tariff gut punch to the backbone of the U.S. economy: small business
Firms are starting to pass costs on to their customers, and they're less hopeful about hiring too, according to the Federal Reserve.
Numbers show how much Trump has slashed government workforce
Federal workforce shrinks 12% as President Donald Trump's efficiency push takes effect, data shows, with thousands of government employees having left since September 2024.
TNT Sports Acquires Exclusive U.S. English Language Broadcast Rights to World-Class FIBA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments
TNT Sports and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have reached a multiyear deal for exclusive U.S. English language rights for all Men’s and
High school boys' and girls' basketball: Wednesday's playoffs results
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' playoff basketball results.
Six federal scientists run out by Trump talk about the work left undone
Federal data shows the NIH lost about 4,400 people — more than 20% of its workforce. Scientists say the departures harm the U.S.’ ability to respond to disease outbreaks, develop treatments for chronic illnesses, and confront the nation’s most pressing public health problems.
‘Soulless hotel conference space’: Trump’s East Wing ballroom is poised for approval despite scathing public feedback
President Donald Trump’s massive East Wing ballroom project is poised to get its final approval from a government commission that oversees planning for federal buildings and land in the nation’s capital, despite receiving over 32,000 comments from the public overwhelmingly opposing the construction.
A New Generation of Climate Scientists Warm Up to Solar Geoengineering
Fed up with a lack of action on climate change, some students are researching dimming the sun despite the pushback from other scientists.
Fed report highlights economic effects of ICE surge as businesses struggle to replace workers at home
Immigration enforcement operations and a struggling farm economy had a dampening effect on businesses in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, according to the latest Beige Book report from the Federal Reserve.
Why are celebrities buying stakes in football clubs?
BBC Sport explores the growing trend for big household names to invest in clubs in the lower leagues of English football.
CPD warn about string of South, SW side business burglaries
White House formally nominates Kevin Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair
Warsh's nomination, which was initially announced Jan. 30, was forwarded to the Senate Wednesday, where it will be taken up by the Senate Banking Committee.
Irvine whiz kid says FBI probe sparked by science experiment was a ‘surprising situation’
A 17-year-old whiz kid whose Irvine home was at the center of an FBI and hazmat squad probe last week said the search was all because of his science experiment. Federal authorities said they were l…
Bureaucracy Index 2026: Business sector hit hardest
The Bureaucracy Index, which tracks the growth in the volume of applicable German federal laws, has once again reached a record high. Since 2010, the volume of legislation has risen steadily, with no structural reversal in sight. The scope of legislation continued to rise in 2025. Despite commitments to reducing bureaucracy, regulation has not eased.
California lawmakers briefed on U.S. military action in Iran
With the war in the Persian Gulf intensifying, members of the Trump administration headed to Capitol Hill
Civility, Federalism, and the Future of American Politics
In a week that could easily have been defined by division, the penultimate session of the 2026 NGA Winter Meeting offered something increasingly rare in American public life: two politicians, from opposite ends of the political spectrum speaking candidly about friendship, shared purpose, and the urgent need to rebuild trust in democratic institutions. Moderated by Laura Collins, Director of the […]
From Alec Pierce to Tyreek Hill: Ranking the wide receivers who could define 2026 NFL free agency
George Pickens, the projected top free agent WR, received the franchise tag.
What’s Driving Rising Business Costs?
An analysis of the cost increases that occurred among businesses in the New York-Northern New Jersey region in 2025, using the February regional surveys.
Lawmakers, Health Groups Resist Their States’ Rural Health Fund Plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and state health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration’s $50 billion federal rural health fund. Federal administrators already approved states’ plans, but in many cases, state lawmakers must greenlight spending.
US firms share guidance with Middle East staff during Iran war
Global US companies from JPMorgan to FedEx have staff and key operations in the UAE and are sharing guidance during the Iran conflict.
DraftKings Is Using Its Sports-Betting Playbook to Win Prediction Markets Race
As federal policymakers grapple with how to regulate predictions markets, DraftKings is going all-in on its predictions product and aims to overtake industry leader Kalshi.
Family-owned Fresno clothing shop weighs new rules after repeat thefts threaten business
The owner of a local Fresno clothing store says he’s fed up after yet another theft at his business, the second one so far this year.Just last week, the owner o
Browns announce completed coaching staff under new HC Todd Monken
The Browns are all staffed up, and Todd Monken has his coaching staff nailed down.
No charges filed in deadly 2025 Baltimore County police shooting during mental health crisis
Beshear, state leaders push back on proposed student loan cap
Gov. Andy Beshear and other Democratic leaders are calling on the Trump administration to scrap a proposed change to federal student loan eligibility.
Takeaways from Kristi Noem’s combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
Senators grilled Noem about her early descriptions of two US citizens who were killed by federal officers in Minneapolis, her use of executive jets and whether ICE will be sent to polling places
WATCH: Sen. Schiff asks Noem to justify her claims of 'domestic terrorism' after Minnesota shootings
The senator focused on comments Noem made in the aftermath of the killing of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents weeks apart in Minneapolis.
Scientists, Engineers and Legal Experts Condemn Partisan Attack on Scientific Reference Manual for Judges
Last month, a government agency erased climate change from a manual that helps federal and state judges understand complex science in court. The political attack on the nonpartisan publication “should concern us all,” its co-authors warn.
Progress made on Jefferson County Innovation Center, bringing health care, education hub
Construction is moving forward on a new multipurpose facility in Jefferson County that leaders say will expand access to walk-in health care while also supporti
When ICE Sweeps a Community, Public Health Pays a Price
The Trump administration announced on Feb. 12, 2026, that it is ending Operation Metro Surge, its deployment of more than 3,000 federal immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding metro area. Federal officials say some agents will remain in the area and have vowed ...
How an FBI probe has upended Kansas City politics — and what we still don’t know
The outlines of a widening federal investigation have come into view.
Judging Business Judgment: The Federal Common Law of Bankruptcy Transactions in Chapter 11
By Dolan Bortner (Stanford Law School) When a federal judge encounters a statutory gap too wide to fill through ordinary statutory interpretation, should she borrow state law or make her own rule? The Supreme Court instructs judges to err on the former side, weighing the preservation of otherwise-applicable state law against federal needs that might […]
Small Businesses Hold Steady, but See a Rocky Road Ahead
Small businesses maintained steady performance in 2025, but a Cleveland Fed survey shows optimism for 2026 has faded as rising tariff costs squeeze margins.
GOP senator calls for revision to federal law as sports fans pay big on outrageous streaming prices
The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman called for updates to the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act after the FCC invited feedback on the move of live sports from broadcast TV to streaming services.
New York Fed's Williams says tariff burden falls 'overwhelmingly' on U.S. businesses and consumers
Williams said that not only were the tariffs being felt at home, but they also were keeping the Fed from reaching its 2% inflation goal.
EMCBC Leaders Highlight Cleanup Progress, Small Business Opportunities
Federal team members from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center briefed attendees at the recent Kentucky Business Opportunities Exchange on cleanup progress at EMCBC-managed and supported sites and the center’s critical capabilities to support sites to closure. March 3, 2026
Full House and Senate to be briefed on Iran strikes
Rubio, Hegseth and Caine to address lawmakers
The cost of chaos at the CDC
Confusion at the federal level and funding cuts are devastating local health departments.
There were 13 full-service public health clinics in L.A. County. Now there are 6
On Feb. 27, the L.A. County Department of Public Health eliminated services at six of its 13 free clinics, citing funding cuts at the federal, state and local levels.
Tribes, gambling companies at odds over bill legalizing online sports betting in Wisconsin
If the bill becomes law, Wisconsin tribes interested in offering online sports betting "would need to renegotiate" their gaming compacts with the state. And those compacts would need to be approved by the federal government.
Don't expect Deebo Samuel back with Commanders in 2026
It's looking unlikely that Deebo Samuel will return to Commanders in 2026.
Louisville officials say the clock is ticking on college athletics: 'The math no longer works'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- You probably didn't wake up this morning worried about federal antitrust law.
Trump told 'Gang of Eight' about Iran strike. Who are they?
The 'Gang of Eight' exists under federal law to balance the need for congressional oversight and the need for strict secrecy.
Are mental health apps like doctors, yogis, drugs or supplements?
Cornell researchers are recommending new guidelines for developing safe and responsible large language model-based mental well-being apps by consulting relevant experts and reviewing existing state and federal regulations.
Former president of Marion business convicted of federal bankruptcy crimes
A former president of a now-defunct Marion business was convicted of multiple federal bankruptcy crimes Monday after prosecutors say he concealed assets and provided false statements during his bankruptcy proceedings.
Jason A. Julien
Former federal prosecutor Jason Julien has joined the firm as a partner in its Commercial Disputes & Litigation and White Collar, Investigations & Compliance practices.
Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes
The Trump administration has decided to drop its prolonged court fights against four law firms with ties to Democrats, after it had sought and failed to cut out the firms’ access to the federal government as part of an apparent retribution campaign by President Donald Trump.
THE WEEK OF MARCH 2, 2026
- NSF reports construction delays - White House notches court win against federal worker unions - Dems accuse DOE of misspending funds
Media: The campaign to silence Trump critics
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is one of Trump's biggest supporters
87th North Iowa Band Festival announces its entertainment lineup
Festival is set to bring vibrant performances to downtown Mason City, showcasing talent from across Iowa and Minnesota.
Scientists Decry ‘Political Attack’ on the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence
More than two dozen contributors to the manual criticized the deletion of a chapter on climate science by the Federal Judicial Center.
Scientists Decry ‘Political Attack’ on the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence
More than two dozen contributors to the manual criticized the deletion of a chapter on climate science by the Federal Judicial Center.
States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
Citing shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.
Pronatalism and the Politics of Childbirth
New federal birth incentives raise concerns over racial equity, maternal health and reproductive autonomy.
Measles is back in California. Health departments are fighting it with less.
California is battling measles outbreaks across seven counties as federal funding cuts gut local health departments and vaccine skepticism fuels spread among unvaccinated children.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' state primaries
Arkansas voters will choose nominees for a full slate of federal, state and local offices in primary elections Tuesday
D-FW Business datebook for the week of March 1
A big week for earnings from national companies and a topical Dallas Fed conference on AI.
Virginia’s new public health leaders take the helm as state agencies weather uncharted waters
Two men with deep experience in health care policy and practice have recently been tapped to oversee Virginia’s public health agencies, as health care remains a top concern for residents and an ongoing challenge for state and federal lawmakers.
Standout Stats
A late Federico Gatti goal secured a point for the Juventus Men's First Team away at AS Roma on Serie A Matchday 27, having trailed 3-1 with just over 10 minutes to play.Here are the standout stats fr...