The deadline for federal workers to resign and take the White House up on its deferred resignation offer has reportedly been delayed again, pending the decision of a federal judge in Boston.
Why it matters: It's a win for the union challenging the "Fork in the road" offer, but also gives federal employees more time to make a decision on the deal, which is part of the White House effort to slash the civil service.
At least one corner of the zinc lobby doesn't appreciate President Trump's penny pinching plan.
Why it matters: The copper-coated coin is 97.5% zinc, and the 3.2 billion produced in 2024 topped 17 million pounds — so if the penny goes away, so does a steady customer for the metal.
The DOGE effort to effectively shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau gets conservatives as close they've ever been to achieving a long-held goal — and consumer advocates are horrified.
Why it matters: The CFPB is a financial watchdog, specifically intended to protect people from being ripped off by banks and other institutions. Consumer advocates and former CFPB staffers say sidelining the agency would make it easier for bad actors to flourish.
Elon Musk has offered to buy the operating assets of OpenAI for $97.4 billion, Axios has learned from multiple sources, in a move that could turn the burgeoning AI industry on its head.
Why it matters: Musk is putting pressure on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who's trying to restructure the company by separating its nonprofit board control from its for-profit business.
Global merger and acquisition activity is down 20% from this same period in 2024, with U.S. activity off 25%, while U.S. IPO proceeds are down 24% year-to-date.
Why it matters: This wasn't supposed to happen, with President Trump tossing out Biden-era regulations — and regulators — like cigarette butts on a country road.
More than 2 million baked goods manufactured by FGF Brands, including some doughnuts and products sold at Dunkin', were recalled over concerns of potential listeria contamination, according to an FDA report.
Why it matters: Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections for some people and symptoms vary, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Starbucks serves up free coffee to loyalty members Monday in one of the coffee giant's largest promotions.
The big picture: The post-Super Bowl promotion comes after the Seattle-based company reduced its discounts in recent months under the leadership of new CEO Brian Niccol.
President Trump said he'll announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Monday and "reciprocal tariffs" later this week.
The big picture: Trump campaigned on using tariffs to boost the economy and revive the domestic industry, which economists have warned would hit U.S. consumers, though he's so far mostly quickly pulled back on such threats.
