In his second term, President Trump has promised to make America meritocratic again. In his joint address to Congress, he declared: “We believe that whether you are a doctor, an accountant, a lawyer or an air-traffic controller, you should be hired and promoted based on skill and competence, not race or gender.”

A federal appeals court Friday reinstated portions of President Trump’s executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs that were blocked by a lower court.

The unanimous three-judge panel on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the administration is likely to succeed in its February appeal, though the two judges appointed by Democratic presidents made clear a challenge could still succeed in the future. 

A majority of Americans say they can’t afford a $1,000 emergency expense, a recent report from Bankrate finds.

Only 44% of Americans surveyed said they could use their savings to pay for an unexpected expense, instead opting to put it on a credit card or borrow cash from family or friends.

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Lansing), a 2024 U.S. Senate candidate, is scheduled on Monday to unveil her “‘opportunity agenda,” a platform that lays out her priorities to help eliminate barriers to economic opportunities in Michigan’s urban communities, the Michigan Advance has learned. 

A federal judge in Texas struck a blow this week against race-based discrimination by the Biden administration, ruling that an agency tasked with aiding disadvantaged businesses cannot limit its services based on arbitrary racial classifications.

The ruling by U.S. District Judge Mark T. Pittman could have implications for federal programs nationwide and the future of President Joe Biden’s “whole-of-government equity agenda.”

A new rule from the Biden administration will have good-credit home buyers paying more monthly to subsidize costs for high-risk buyers. 

The changes, which will begin in May, have many experts worried about the impacts both on buyers and the economy. 

Real estate expert and Madison Ventures+ managing director Mitch Roschelle unpacked the "madness" on "Varney & Co." on Thursday. 

If you're looking to buy a home, be aware that mortgages will change next month. 

Starting May 1, upfront fees for loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be adjusted because of changes in the Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs), the fees that vary from borrower to borrower based on their credit scores, down payments, types of home and more. The changes relate to credit scores and downpayment sizes.  

The Senate on Wednesday advanced legislation to codify protections for same-sex marriage, clearing a major procedural hurdle that required the support of 10 Republicans.