Les Hubbard
528 posts
Les Hubbard is a contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun.
Trump administration pulls $400 million from Columbia University
The university has not addressed concerns of antisemitism to the Trump administration’s liking.
March 7, 2025
Trump establishes cryptocurrencies reserve
The U.S. government will now hold a strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies, composed of coins that were seized through criminal or civil proceedings.
March 7, 2025
Unemployment rate increases slightly to 4.1%
U.S. employers fell a little short of expectations for job growth in February.
March 7, 2025
Trump grants one-month exemption for auto tariffs
U.S. automakers will have a one-month exemption from tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada.
March 5, 2025
Pentagon sends over 5,000 more troops to southern border
There will now be close to 10,000 troops stationed at the U.S.-Mexico border.
March 5, 2025
Judge blocks Trump’s plan to end transgender youth healthcare funding
Trump’s order has been blocked by a preliminary injunction.
March 3, 2025
Treasury Department axes Biden small business rule
The Treasury Department will no longer impose penalties on small businesses for failing to register in a specific database.
March 3, 2025
Canada, Mexico tariffs to start next week
President Trump’s planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect in the coming days.
February 28, 2025
FBI says North Korean-backed hackers steal $1.5 billion in crypto
The two hacker groups that stole the significant amount of Bybit are tied to North Korea.
February 28, 2025
Bezos shifts Washington Post opinion page
The opinion pages of the Washington Post will now focus on personal liberties and free markets.
February 28, 2025