The homegrown nuclear startup backed by Amazon just pulled off the largest nuclear public offering in history — and it’s right in our backyard. GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Montgomery County energy company has just made history on Wall Street, and the DMV…
Today: April 29, 2026
Business
Reporting on the economy, markets, trade policy, and business trends affecting American workers and communities. TANTV covers the money and power behind the headlines.
The International Energy Agency says the Iran war has triggered the worst oil supply shock on record. With oil prices 37% above pre-war levels and the U.S. Naval blockade entering day three, here's what it means for energy markets, everyday Americans, and…
After a landmark anti-DEI legal battle forced Fearless Fund to close its U.S. grant program for Black women, CEO Arian Simone took the mission to Africa. The fund officially launched in Ghana on March 21, 2026, offering microfinance loans and a pitch…
Kevin Durant's 35V and TPA Group acquire the 515-acre former Six Flags America site in Prince George's County for mixed-use redevelopment.…
U.S.-Israel war on Iran drives jet fuel crisis, forcing airlines to cancel flights and double fuel costs at major U.S. airports. Carriers urge immediate booking for summer 2026 travel.…
There is something quite revolutionary about a room full of women who have decided, collectively, that they will no longer shrink. On the morning of Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, that room was the StarTUp at the Armory — an innovation hub nestled…
Three major federal cybersecurity policy actions have landed in the span of roughly nine months. Taken individually, each one represents a meaningful shift. Taken together, they are redrawing the baseline for what it means to qualify for federal government work — and…
For decades, the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program offered a vital foot in the door for minority- and women-owned businesses in the construction industry. But recently, that door has become much harder to open. Following a major federal court ruling, the…
A March 2026 Brookings report confirms the DMV led the nation in job loss last year. New data shows 72,000+ federal jobs gone, a 14% federal employment decline, and early signs of a broader regional recession driven by DOGE cuts.…
The Strait of Hormuz crisis, carrying 20% of world oil, proves geography equalizes power: smaller nations disrupt trade via chokepoints without matching armies. Ships avoid narrow lanes amid threats, spiking insurance and markets. Suez, Bab el-Mandeb, Malacca face same risks—globalization's valves turn…
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