Women Who Inspire and Elevate 2026
The Conference Board’s "Women Who Inspire and Elevate 2026" report reveals how senior women executives are actively reshaping corporate leadership. Drawing on in‑depth interviews with ten senior women across multiple sectors, the study shows their influence drives policy revisions, cultural shifts, and new leadership behaviors. These changes strengthen talent pipelines and boost organizational performance. The report also offers evidence‑based recommendations for companies seeking to deepen inclusion and accelerate talent progression.
Court of International Trade Rules Against The 10% Global Tariff
A three‑judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade declared the 10% global import surcharge imposed by President Trump’s Proclamation 11012 unlawful, finding it exceeded the authority granted under Section 122(a) of the Trade Act of 1974. The court’s injunction is limited...
Louisiana V. Callais and Further Redistricting
On April 29, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, declaring the state’s congressional map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander under the Equal Protection Clause. The Court held that the Voting Rights Act does not compel Louisiana to...
US National Debt Reaches 100% of GDP
The U.S. public debt has surpassed 100 percent of nominal GDP, a ratio last seen after World War II. Treasury data attribute the rise to pandemic relief, higher defense outlays, and chronic deficits. Analysts warn that a debt‑to‑GDP level above one could...
OCC Proposes Stablecoin Regulations
The OCC released a proposed rulebook to implement the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin framework, outlining reserve‑diversification options, a strict ban on interest or yield payments, and a $5 million minimum capital floor for new issuers. The proposal also clarifies brand‑multiple issuance, foreign‑issuer...
Tariff Refunds and Tariff Investigations
Customs and Border Protection is finalizing an automated tariff‑refund portal, now 65‑85% complete, with payouts expected by late April and a total refund pool of roughly $166 billion after the Supreme Court deemed the IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional. At the same time,...
Administration Releases Cyber Strategy, Executive Order on Cybercrime and Fraud
The administration released a National Cyber Strategy aimed at keeping the United States unrivaled in cyberspace, outlining six policy pillars that stress AI deployment and reduced regulation. An accompanying Executive Order directs agencies to develop plans for dismantling transnational cybercrime...
Middle East Conflict Fuels Energy, Economic Concerns for Europe Executives
European executives surveyed by The Conference Board anticipate that the ongoing Middle East conflict will exacerbate macro‑economic instability, drive higher energy costs, and cause logistics disruptions over the next six months. The poll identified these three factors as the most...
Updates to H-1B Visa Lottery Rules
The Department of Homeland Security has implemented a new H‑1B lottery rule that weights selections toward positions with higher wage levels and imposes a $100,000 fee on fresh petitions. Extensions and status conversions are exempt, and the fee is refundable...
DHS Shutdown Continues with No Deal in Sight
The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for nearly a month after a February continuing resolution expired without a new funding deal. Congressional attempts to pass a bipartisan funding bill have stalled, with the House approving a measure...