EnergyInnovationTechnology

Federal Regulators Urged to Fast-Track Data Center Grid Connections

The Trump administration is reportedly pressing energy regulators to dramatically speed up data center connections to power grids. According to documents reviewed by Bloomberg News, a proposed rule would limit reviews to just 60 days, a significant reduction from the current multi-year timeline.

Administration Pushes for Faster Energy Approvals

The Trump administration is reportedly urging federal regulators to significantly accelerate the process for connecting data centers to the nation’s power grids, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg News. Sources indicate the proposed changes would represent one of the most substantial reforms to energy infrastructure approval processes in recent years.

BusinessEducation

Harvard’s Endowment Hits Record $56.9 Billion Amid Political Tensions

Harvard University’s endowment has surged to $56.9 billion, marking significant growth despite ongoing political tensions. The institution also reported record donations while navigating federal funding challenges and legal disputes.

Record Endowment Growth

Harvard University’s financial endowment has reportedly reached $56.9 billion in fiscal 2025, growing by nearly $4 billion according to recent reports. Sources indicate this represents an 11.9% return on investments for the fiscal year ending June 30, surpassing the institution’s long-term target of 8%. The endowment’s performance follows a 9.6% return in fiscal 2024, when it totaled $53.2 billion.

GovernmentPolicy

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Shutdown-Related Federal Employee Firings

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with mass firings of federal employees during the government shutdown. The ruling represents a significant legal setback to administration efforts to shrink federal agencies while pressuring Democrats to agree to reopen the government.

Judicial Intervention Halts Federal Workforce Reductions

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with mass firings of federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown, according to court documents and legal analysts. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston issued the temporary restraining order from the bench on Wednesday, preventing the government from proceeding with workforce reductions at multiple federal agencies while the government remains partially closed.

GovernmentPolicy

Unions Challenge Trump Administration Layoffs During Government Shutdown in Federal Court

Labor unions are escalating their legal battle against the Trump administration’s planned layoffs of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. The American Federation of Government Employees and other unions argue the terminations would be illegal and politically motivated, according to court documents filed in California.

Legal Challenge to Federal Workforce Reductions

Multiple labor unions are preparing to ask a federal judge to block the Trump administration from conducting mass layoffs during the government shutdown, according to reports filed in U.S. District Court. The unions contend that firing approximately 4,000 federal employees would violate civil service protections and represent illegal political retribution, sources indicate.