Trump issues federal workforce executive orders, union sues

President Trump reinstated a revised executive order from his first term that would make it easier for the White House to remove policy-facing federal employees — including Senior Executive Service employees. The National Treasury Employees Union sued the White House in response.

FDIC exits Network for Greening Financial System

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Tuesday officially withdrew from an international regulatory body devoted to combatting climate-driven financial risks, following similar actions by other U.S. bank regulators.

Acquisitive Old National eyes growth in Midwest, Southeast

The Indiana-based company grew fourth-quarter loans and profits in part because of an acquisition in Nashville, and it expects to bulk up further with a deal in Minnesota’s Twin Cities that was among the largest announced in 2024.