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The FCC is investigating ABC and Disney over their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) actions, citing concerns that these policies may violate equal employment opportunity regulations. This investigation is part of the Trump administration's broader crackdown on diversity programs in private companies.

Military spouses working in the federal government faced a brief period of uncertainty when their remote work exemptions were rescinded, but the decision was quickly reversed following inquiries from CNN and advocacy from military family groups. The reinstatement of the exemptions ensures that military spouses can continue working remotely, providing much-needed stability and flexibility for their families.

US stocks ended February in the red, driven by a combination of factors including cooling inflation data, geopolitical uncertainty, and concerns about AI spending. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was particularly affected, experiencing its worst month since April 2024 due to decelerating growth, tough outlooks for its stocks, and high valuations.

Tesla, the leading producer of American-made cars according to the Cars.com American-Made Index, may be partially shielded from the new auto tariffs due to its high American-made content. However, the company acknowledges that it is not entirely immune to the impact, as it still relies on some imported parts and faces challenges in other markets.

The United States is set to impose a 25% tariff on all imported cars on April 3, which is expected to lead to higher car prices for consumers. This move is part of President Trump's plan to encourage auto producers to move more of their production to the US, although experts believe this is unlikely to happen.