Fox Business Briefs 10/3
Cracker Barrel drops firm behind ill-fated logo change; Coffee prices are driving people to online rants, but few are quitting caffeine; Retailers ready to compete with October sales.
US Treasury planning to mint $1 coins with Trump's image
The Treasury Department is planning to mint $1 coins bearing the image of President Donald Trump as part of the effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding.
NYC ‘desperately’ needs tougher policing as Mamdani backs soft-on-crime policies, NYPD Sgt warns
Blue Lives Matter NYC founder Joseph Imperatrice joins 'Varney & Co.' to weigh in on Zohran Mamdani’s soft-on-crime policies and President Donald Trump’s move to reverse counterterrorism funding cuts.
China facing economic pressure as international exports decrease
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the economic hurdles China faces ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with President Xi Jinping.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn warns shutdown threatens security, starves key services
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., joins ‘Varney & Co’ to discuss Memphis crime crackdowns, President Donald Trump’s ceasefire ultimatum to Hamas and the dangers posed by a looming government shutdown.
President Trump proposes $10 billion aid package for farmers
Tennessee farmer Stephanie Nash joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss President Trump’s proposed plan to send $10 billion in tariff revenue to U.S. farmers to sustain American agriculture.
OpenAI becomes world's most valuable private company with $500B valuation: report
OpenAI's new $500 billion valuation surpassed Elon Musk's SpaceX to become the world's most valuable private company following a major stock transaction for the AI firm's employees.
Speaker Johnson says Democrats demand $1.5 trillion debt hike to keep government open
House Speaker Mike Johnson joined ‘Varney & Co.’ to blast Democrats for pushing a $1.5 trillion debt increase and restoring $200 billion in benefits for illegal immigrants.
Trump's labor secretary says Democrats must end shutdown to release September jobs data
The release of the September jobs report is "all on the shoulders of the Democrats," Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer says as the government shutdown delays the data.
AI is changing the way businesses operate: Kenny Polcari
Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari weighs in on how long the market rally will last and companies breaking into the AI industry during 'Varney & Co.'
Investment banker compares current state of AI stocks
Invenstment Banker Mark Mahaney joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss how tech companies are using AI to increase their market value.
Pressure mounts on Democrats as Senate votes again to end shutdown
Senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the Senate’s upcoming vote to end the government shutdown and the pressure on Democrats, who are being blamed, to reopen the government.
Energy leaders say coal is key to America’s path to energy dominance
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told 'Varney & Co.’ that America must embrace coal to restore energy dominance, slash prices and end wasteful green subsidies.
Debt has increased by 2.2 trillion in 2025
Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss efforts on Capitol Hill to end the government shutdown, the rapid rise of the national debt and President Donald Trump’s push to bail out farmers.
Schumer's shutdown creates opportunity for Trump to cut government spending: Doug Burgum
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discusses President Donald Trump's plan to unleash American coal power and the economic impact of the government shutdown on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Republicans invite Teamsters president to testify on labor laws
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien is being invited to testify before the Republican-led Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on labor laws.
Wegovy pill hits 16% loss in trial, Novo says
Novo Nordisk President Dave Moore joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the results of the Wegovy weight loss pill and President Donald Trump's efforts to make medicine more affordable.
Labor secretary on when the admin will release the September jobs report: We need that data
U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer discusses the impact of the shutdown on jobs data, government layoffs and more during an interview on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Steve Moore: Democrats losing shutdown fight as Republicans hold strong
Former Trump economic adviser Steve Moore told 'Mornings with Maria' that Democrats are losing the ‘Schumer Shutdown’ battle, warning the standoff has limited economic impact but government spending poses the real threat to America’s future.
Rep. French Hill: I won’t take a paycheck until Schumer ends shutdown ‘charade’
Congressman French Hill, R-Ark., joined 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the impact of the government shutdown, Schumer’s stalled negotiations, support for farmers and flood victims and his push for fiscal responsibility.