Trump and Xi strike trade truce: 5 key takeaways from the South Korea summit
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-stakes talks at the APEC summit in South Korea amid ongoing trade disputes over soybeans and rare earths.
Azoria CEO calls on corporations to stop firing Americans, end H-1B programs
Azoria CEO James Fishback joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss whether A.I. is taking away entry-level jobs and Fed rate cuts.
Michael Lee 'bullish' on tech stocks amid Meta selloff: 'Lots of upside'
Michael Lee Strategy founder Michael Lee joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss his outlook on technology markets.
Varney: Schumer caved to the far left and Americans are paying the price
FOX Business’ Stuart Varney links the ongoing government shutdown to Sen. Chuck Schumer’s budget standoff and growing pressure from the Democratic Party’s progressive wing.
Rep Mike Lawler rips Schumer’s shutdown as ‘the single stupidest shutdown’
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., joined ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss Andrew Cuomo’s failed campaign, Zohran Mamdani’s socialist agenda and the Democrats’ role in prolonging the government shutdown.
Trump secures China agreement to buy millions of tons of US soybeans, Bessent says after Xi meeting
China is slated to buy millions of metric tons of U.S. soybeans, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says after President Trump's meeting with Chinese president.
SEC, CFTC tout ‘new era of collaboration’ to clarify crypto rules, boost oversight
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chair Caroline Pham discusses the ‘crypto sprint’ initiative, how regulation could strengthen U.S. leadership in digital assets and the market impact of President Donald Trump’s trade policies.
BofA business banking president says consumer spending up 6% even as layoffs surge
Bank of America President of Business Banking Sharon Miller joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the economic impact of President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and how AI is impacting small business.
Shutdown hits day 30 impacting upwards of 42 million Americans, warns GOP lawmaker
Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the government shutdown reaching day 30, as layoffs, travel delays and food shortages ripple across the country.
FBI targeted over 100 GOP members in 'Arctic Frost' probe
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the House Judiciary Committee's reports on the 'Arctic Frost' probe as the House Oversight Committee releases a report detailing former President Joe Biden's autopen use.
How AI is supercharging America’s oil and gas industry
Maria Bartiromo gives ‘Mornings with Maria’ viewers rare access to the high-tech oil operations in Midland, Texas, where artificial intelligence and clean power are reshaping the energy game.
GOP lawmakers push back on Trump admin plan to import Argentinian beef
Fourteen GOP lawmakers oppose President Donald Trump's plan to expand beef imports from Argentina, citing concerns over American cattle producers.
Gordon Chang sounds alarm on tech giants helping Beijing
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to weigh President Donald Trump’s tariff rollback, China’s trade pledges and new concerns over Beijing using U.S. AI tech for surveillance.
US–China agreement finalized, signatures expected as soon as next week: Scott Bessent
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses President Donald Trump's Asia visit, the finalized US-China agreement, the government shutdown and the finalists of the Federal Reserve's next chairman.
Trump admin revokes approval of 13 Mexican airline routes to US
The Trump administration revoked the approval of 13 Mexican airline routes into the U.S. in response to Mexico cancelling and freezing U.S. carrier flights.
Treasury secretary says Trump, Xi discussed ‘bigger picture ideas’ in historic South Korea meeting
Treasury Secretary Bessent reveals Trump-Xi meeting could bring $2 trillion in U.S. investment after productive discussions on trade and cooperation agreements.
Rep. Andy Harris warns Democrats’ shutdown stalling has hit ‘a breaking point’
Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the House Oversight Committee’s findings on former President Joe Biden’s autopen use and the latest developments in the government shutdown.
Canadians flee Florida real estate market as Trump tariffs and trade tensions create uncertainty
Douglas Elliman agent Senada Adzem says Canadian sellers are citing currency volatility, trade uncertainty — and a sense they "don’t feel as welcome" in the U.S. — as they leave Florida.
Walmart addresses social media rumors that it will close stores when SNAP benefits lapse
Walmart denies viral TikTok claims about store closures amid government shutdown and SNAP benefits funding concerns, calling the widespread rumors false.
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