More than 170 business execs urge lawmakers to accept election results
More than 170 business executives are urging lawmakers to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election and stop any further delays "in the orderly transfer of power," they wrote in a letter Monday.
US Treasury announces new sanctions on Iran's steel industry
The U.S. announced a fresh wave of sanctions against Iran on Tuesday-- this time aimed at 17 companies that supply the regime with materials for the steel industry.
IBM hires Gary Cohn, former Trump economic adviser
Former Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn is adding IBM to his resume.
What are the global economy's 5 biggest threats in 2021?
The majority of the world is still ensnared in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic, but the biggest risk for the global economy in the year ahead is a politically divided United States — not the deadly virus outbreak.
Trump vetoes Calif. fishing bill over seafood trade deficit
Trump said such legislation would increase reliance on imported seafood and worsen a multibillion-dollar seafood trade deficit
US economy's wild ride during COVID pandemic gives clues for 2021
For the economy, 2021 should be a less volatile year.
Struggling NC restaurants fight for congressional help after court victory
North Carolina's small businesses and restaurants ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic's economic devastation are standing up to Congress.
EU, China seal investment deal that may irk US
The EU and China ink a trade deal that may not sit well with the U.S.
President Trump signs COVID relief, government funding bill
The president's decision to sign the package into law will avert a government shutdown, restore unemployment benefits, stop evictions, provide rental assistance, add additional funding to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program and invest in vaccine distribution, among other things.
Trump stands firm against foreign aid 'pork' as US unemployment benefits expire
Unemployment programs used by about 14 million people expired early Sunday as President Trump opted not to sign into law a massive $900 million coronavirus relief bill that Congress had overwhelmingly passed.
Graham praises Trump's 'reasonable demands' for $2G COVID checks, nullifying Big Tech protections
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Friday that he met with President Trump on Christmas Day and believes the commander-in-chief's proposal to increase the coronavirus relief check amount to $2,000 per American is the right decision.
Trump slams Twitter for ‘stifling free speech,’ reiterates call to end Section 230
President Trump launched his latest attack against Twitter on Christmas Eve, accusing the company of "going wild with their flags" and "trying hard to suppress even the truth," referring to his continued baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
Coronavirus could force waitstaff to share tips with co-workers
Restaurant servers could be required to share their extra earnings with the cooks and dishwashers in the kitchen under a new rule imposed by the Labor Department.
Biden's digital team takes issue with Twitter's new White House handle policy
President-elect Joe Biden’s digital team has taken issue with Twitter's decision to block Biden from inheriting President Trump’s followers on the platform – a practice at odds from previous presidential transitions.
Biden's immigration plans to be put to the test with recent surge in border crossings
Hundreds of Honduran nationals are heading to the southern U.S. border in an organized caravan seeking refuge, signaling what could be one of President-elect Joe Biden’s first major challenges in office.
Buttigieg vows 'infrastructure week' won't be 'punchline' in Biden administration
President-elect Joe Biden's choice to lead the Transportation Department is vowing that the incoming administration “will lead the way” on rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure.
Pentagon taps Newt Gingrich, other Trump loyalists for Defense Policy Board
“These incoming members bring extensive defense and national security affairs experience to this advisory committee from their time in Congress, the State Department, our armed forces and beyond," Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller said in a statement. "I’m confident the Department of Defense will benefit greatly from their time and service to the board.”
Trump calls for second stimulus check 'right now' as year-end deadline for COVID relief looms
President Trump called on Congress to include a fresh round of stimulus checks for American families in the next coronavirus relief package as the year-end deadline for a deal looms.
Trump says White House staff members will be vaccinated later
Senior White House staff members who work in close proximity with President Trump were reportedly to be among the first Americans to receive coronavirus vaccine injections.
Biden's final eye-popping tally: Over $1B raised and spent
Joe Biden raised more than $1 billion in record-breaking fundraising during his year-and-a-half- long campaign for the White House.



















