Elon Musk on Saturday said all federal employees will be required to send an email reporting what they accomplished in the last week — and failing to do so will be considered a resignation.
Why it matters: It's a page straight out of the playbook Musk used when he took over Twitter, making workers justify themselves to stay employed.
Companies are scrambling to rejigger, recast or just kill their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies to avoid the wrath of the White House.
Why it matters: Firms are on a tightrope with legal risks on either side — stick with DEI and face a Trump DOJ investigation or lawsuit; or abandon it, and face the potential for lawsuits from employees and job applicants.
The pipeline for new apartments in old offices is growing.
Why it matters: Converting offices is easier said than done, but cities and developers see it as one of the best ways to reduce vacancies while adding housing.
If you have travel plans for May or beyond, check your ID to see if it meets federal requirements.
Why it matters: Starting May 7, a Real ID compliant license or identification card — or another acceptable document — is needed to board a commercial aircraft in the U.S.
The Securities and Exchange Commission told OpenSea on Friday that it was dropping the case it had been building against the NFT marketplace, the second sign in 24 hours that the agency is backing off its campaign against the digital-asset industry.
Why it matters: The SEC is ushering in a new U.S. regulatory scheme for digital assets.
The Associated Press on Friday sued three Trump administration officials for blocking its reporters from access to events like Oval Office meetings and Air Force One press pools, citing a violation of its First Amendment rights.
Why it matters: Efforts by Trump to block reporters during his first administration didn't pass muster in court, and First Amendment experts believe the principles established by those decisions should apply to the AP's case.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport isn't just nice to look at; it's also a relatively inexpensive airport to fly out of domestically, per the latest Transportation Department data.
Why it matters: It's time to plan your summer travel.
By the numbers: Average domestic airfare out of MSY ran to $324 in the third quarter of 2024.
That's less than the $366 average for all airports.
But there are cheaper places to fly from, the data shows. An average ticket out of Fort Lauderdale ran just $252.
President Trump hasn't implemented most of the tariffs he's announced, but the uncertainty over when — or even if — he'll do so is already hurting the auto industry.
Why it matters: It's a tumultuous time for automakers, which are already grappling with regulatory uncertainties and worries about consumer acceptance of electric vehicles.
The latest: The WorldPride Music Festival in D.C. and The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia both announced their summer lineups this week. The LGBTQ+ festival will feature Jennifer Lopez, Troye Sivan and ZEDD, and the hip-hop festival will include D'Angelo with The Roots, Lenny Kravitz and GloRilla.
The Trump administration has "not complied" fully with a court order pausing a freeze on foreign aid, a federal judge in D.C. ruled Thursday evening.
The big picture: U.S. District Court Judge Amir Ali decided not to hold the State Department and Office of Management and Budget in contempt, but said to the extent they "have continued the blanket suspension, they are ordered to immediately cease it."
