Government
Federal Trade Commission Warns Law Firms About DEI Hiring
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Friday it had written to 42 law firms warning them about diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring, which it described as potentially ...
Businesses Pressured to Respond to ICE While Becoming a Target
From family-run cafes to retail giants, businesses are increasingly coming into the crosshairs of President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign, whether it's public pressure for them to speak ...
Trump Orders Federal Takeover of LA Wildfire Rebuilding Efforts
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that allows the federal government to preempt state and local regulations in the recovery efforts of last year's Los Angeles wildfires, blaming the ...
House Committee Advances Bill to Extend Federal Terrorism Backstop
Looking to ensure the longevity of a worthwhile federal program, the insurance industry has continued to lobby in favor of the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026. The legislation (HR ...
Insurance Regulators, Trades Get Behind Latest Effort to Abolish FIO
The nation's insurance commissioners and industry trade associations are looking to support efforts to put the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) back on the chopping block. Late last week, Rep. Troy ...
Thumbs Down on SELF DRIVE Act as Written, Says Industry Trades
Federal lawmakers have begun to discuss numerous pieces of legislation focusing on the evolving automobile industry, with legislation addressing consumer data rights, parts and repair, pedestrian ...
EPA to Stop Calculating Health Care Savings From Key Air Pollution Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating how much money is saved in health care costs avoided and deaths prevented from air pollution rules that curb two deadly pollutants. ...
Justice Department Using Fraud Law to Target Companies on DEI, WSJ Reports
The Trump administration has launched investigations into the use of diversity initiatives in hiring and promotion at major U.S. companies, the Wall Street Journal ...
