Judge rules Biden-era internet grant program unconstitutionally prioritized racial minorities

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the high-speed internet grant program signed into law by President Biden unconstitutionally used race as a factor in deciding where funds are distributed. U.S. District Judge John Bates agreed with President Trump, heavily citing the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating affirmative action in higher education admissions, which… Source link

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Cramer says oil and energy trades fueled by Venezuela news are unwise

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Monday that investors chasing the market’s reaction to Venezuela’s political upheaval are making a familiar mistake: confusing short-term trading opportunities with long-term investing. Cramer urged investors to focus on owning high-quality stocks and sticking with them, rather than jumping into trades where valuations could swing on every passing headline. “Along with…

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What that means for consumer loans

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at the conclusion of its policy meeting on Wednesday.  In what could be Jerome Powell’s last as chair before President Donald Trump’s yet-to-be-confirmed nominee Kevin Warsh takes the helm, central bankers maintained the federal funds rate in a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%.  Inflation has surged since the war with Iran…

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New plan to limit Russian energy, protect US trade

President Trump Got angry rapidly With Russian President Vladimir Putin. For about two months he has been threatening the Kremlin with “secondary” restrictions, which will implement high duties on imports from nations that continue to purchase Russian energy resources. Russians are surprised by Trump’s warnings (As well by Sen Lindsay Graham’s (Rs.) Recent comment), Citing…

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Women’s college basketball tournament: UConn odds-on favorite; UCLA, Texas, South Carolina next

yukon huskies The women’s college basketball tournament will be the presumptive favorite to capture a record-extending 13th national championship. Geno Auriemma’s team had -270 odds to win when the bracket was revealed, the lowest odds for a pre-tournament favorite since 2018, which was also the last time UConn was favored going into the tournament. women’s…

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