The end of affirmative action?

Also: A new retirement savings model ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

Read in browser eNewspaper   |    Crosswords   |    Horoscopes The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Thu Feb 26 2026 Daniel de Visé |  Personal Finance Reporter Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money. One of President Donald Trump 's signature initiatives, and one of the most controversial, has been his push to end affirmative action. That campaign continues. Here's an update from Jessica Guynn. Trump floats new retirement savings model Trump didn't have much in the way of new policy announcements in his State of the Union address, but he did propose a new way for private-sector employees to save for retirement when they lack access to a workplace plan. Rachel Barber has the details. 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 • Mexico mulls legal action against Elon Musk • Bill Gates apologizes for Epstein relationship • Travelers are hooked on giant cruise ships • Ford issues "do not drive" recall over brake malfunction • McDonald's introduces its biggest burger 📰 A great read 📰 And here's a popular story from 2025 that you may have missed. Read it! Share it! The spirits industry had a rough year in 2025, Mike Snider reports, between on-and-off tariffs from President Trump and Americans trying to drink less. Here's the fallout. Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news.   Subscribe here. This Trump lawsuit could end affirmative action. Here's how. A little noticed lawsuit filed by the Trump Justice Department challenging affirmative action in the workplace may be headed to the Supreme Court. READ MORE What to know about Trump Accounts and a new retirement plan proposal The president touted "Trump Accounts" and announced a new plan to help Americans save for retirement in his Feb. 24 address. Here's how they'll work. READ MORE Distillers, liquor industry take bankruptcy hits With Americans drinking less alcohol and international trade affecting exports, some distilleries are filing for bankruptcy. READ MORE Mexico considers legal action against Musk's cartel claims Sheinbaum called Musk's allegations, presented without evidence on his social media platform X, absurd. READ MORE Bill Gates admits to affairs, apologizes for Epstein relationship, WSJ reports Bill Gates 'took responsibility' over ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation. READ MORE Mega cruise ships keep selling out, even as critics raise concerns Mega-ships have been a hit for many cruise lines and can feel like the new normal across the industry, but not all ships are getting bigger. READ MORE Ford issues 'do not drive' recall for 15,000 Transit vehicles Ford is recalling roughly 15,000 Transit vehicles due to a loss of brake function. READ MORE McDonald's Big Arch burger hits menu in March. See when you can get it McDonald's Big Arch, the fast-food giant's biggest burger ever, is finally coming to the U.S. It hits the menu for a limited time starting March 3. READ MORE Inside Buc-ee's: See what beaver fever is all about What has brisket, spotless bathrooms and a beloved mascot? Buc-ee's has a cult-like following. See why. READ MORE Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |    Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •   Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •   Feedback