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Foreign aid freeze leads to USAID staff suspensions, contractor terminations
Approximately 60 senior staff within USAID have been suspended, leaving the agency without clear leadership, five sources familiar with the internal action told CBS News.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Trump funding freeze challenged in lawsuit by nonprofits, small business group
The suit seeks a temporary pause on the Office of Management and Budget's edict to align spending to be consistent with President Donald Trump's policies.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
Small Businesses Sue Over Trump’s Freeze on Grants and Loans
The lawsuit filed in federal court challenges the Trump administration’s move to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial assistance.Inc. - Jan. 28 -
Confident Small Business Leaders May Lead a 2025 Hiring Boom
A new survey shows many CEOs are expecting a robust economic surge, thanks to pro-business policies from the new administration, leading to expanded headcounts.Inc. - Jan. 28 -
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government agencies
OpenAI on Tuesday announced the launch of ChatGPT for government agencies in the U.S.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
Dozens of senior officials at top U.S. aid agency put on leave: reports
At least 56 senior officials in the top U.S. aid and development agency have been placed on leave amid a probe into an alleged effort to thwart President Trump's orders, reports say.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
HSBC to exit M&A and capital markets businesses in UK, Europe and the U.S.
Back in October, the bank unveiled plans for a new geographic setup and set out to consolidate its operations into four business units.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
UK competition agency will make ‘rapid decisions’, new chair says
Newly installed Doug Gurr wants to improve relations with industries and spur investmentFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
Trump orders review of Fema after saying disaster agency ‘is not good’
Council including defense and homeland security secretaries will report within 180 days on future of agency. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
Surveillance video appears to show ICE raid at small business in Newark
Surveillance video obtained by WNBC appears to show an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a small business. Newark’s mayor said agents entered the back of Ocean Seafood Depot, then ...NBC News - Jan. 24 -
‘U.S. businesses are starting 2025 in an upbeat mood,’ S&P finds, as Trump takes reins over the economy
The first look at Donald Trump’s economy shows the U.S. still growing at brisk pace, with business leaders expecting even better times in the year ahead.MarketWatch - Jan. 24 -
Outsmart the Giants: A 7-Step Guide for Small Business Success
With the right strategies, small businesses can compete with giants–and win.Inc. - Jan. 24 -
Israeli ban on UNRWA could ‘sabotage’ Gaza ceasefire, says agency chief
Philippe Lazzarini warns new legislation restricting Palestinian refugee work risks undermining international lawFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
U.S. Security Contractors Going to Gaza to Oversee Truce, Officials Say
The contractors have been enlisted to do weapons checks on vehicles carrying displaced Palestinians back to their homes in the north under the terms of the new cease-fire.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Record-breaking snow triggers flight cancellations, school and business closures in U.S. South
A polar vortex has led to freezing temperatures throughout the U.S., even reaching parts of the Gulf Coast. The snowy weather has triggered flight cancellations and closed schools and businesses ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
December Sales Rose for Small Businesses, Except Restaurants
The Fiserv Small Business index rose from November, as point-of-sale data showed a pickup in purchases during the end of the holiday season, possibly at the expense of dining out.Inc. - Jan. 22 -
Here’s What Looming Tax Hikes Could Mean for Small-Business Owners
The 20 percent Small Business Deduction has been the “single most beneficial tax deduction for small-business owners,” says one accountant.Inc. - Jan. 22 -
As Trump takes office, the European Union says it's ready to do business with the world
The European Union is keen to partner with countries around the world and is "open for business," European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Jalen Hurts declines to say if he's 'OK' after twisting knee in Eagles' playoff win over Rams
Hurts has a week to recover and get ready for next Sunday's NFC championship game against the Commanders.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19 -
How Trump Could Impact Small Business in the Administration’s First 100 Days
Four ways Trump will influence small business.Inc. - Jan. 19 -
Everyone’s Favorite Small-Business Tax Deduction Gets a Boost for 2025 and More May Be on the Way
Section 179 gets a $30,000 increase, and keep your eye on bonus depreciation, too.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
Wildfires in L.A.: Where Small-Business Owners Can Find Aid, Even If Insurers Are Squeezed
Despite insurers’ retrenchment in California, the onus is still on them to make their claimants whole, an insurance industry watchdog says.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Tax Deadline for 2024 Disaster-Hit Small Businesses Nears
The IRS cautions many small businesses that the filing extension periods given after natural disasters last year will end in early February, though other will have until May.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Small Businesses and Homeowners in My Hometown Are Grappling With California’s Broken Insurance Market
One business owner in Altadena, where I once lived, would love to rebuild. But all of her customers lost their homes.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
L.A. small businesses see years of work reduced to ash
From a decades-old diner to a yoga studio just getting off the ground, storefronts that anchored their communities were destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Split emerges among U.S. spy agencies over mysterious 'Havana syndrome'
A split has emerged between U.S. spy agencies over whether a foreign adversary may be responsible for “Havana Syndrome” injuries to Americans stationed overseas.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Small Business Administration aid for Los Angeles area wildfire victims
There may be some relief for business owners and others who may qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict has more.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Trump Organization Says Incoming President Will Separate Himself From Family Business
The company is set to release a series of ethics rules governing Donald Trump’s interactions with his business empire.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
NFL injury tracker, wild-card weekend: 'Business as usual' for Jordan Love, Jalen Hurts 'ready to go,' Cade Otton back for Bucs
Here's everything you need to know injury-wise for wild-card weekend.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
How Gen AI Helps Small Businesses Recruit Better Employees, and More Efficiently
A new survey reveals a large number of small companies haven’t used AI much—or at all. Those that have report significant hiring benefits as a result.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Joni Ernst Tapped to Lead Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Ernst, who is one of the top Republicans in the Senate, teased visions for what her leadership of the committee will aim to tackle.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
U.S. Funding Dispute With World Anti-Doping Agency Boils Over
After the Biden administration withheld funding to the agency, saying it had lost confidence in its ability to police elite athletes, WADA removed the United States from its board.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union
A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Business leaders court Trump as UAE billionaire promises to spend $20 billion on U.S. data centers
President-elect Donald Trump drew another expression of support on Tuesday, as a billionaire businessman from the United Arab Emirates, Hussain Sajwani, promised to spend at least $20 billion in ...MarketWatch - Jan. 7
