Meta under scrutiny over child safety as Instagram rolls out ‘PG-13’ rules for teens
Meta spokesperson Tara Hopkins unveils PG-13 content filters for Instagram teen accounts to block age-inappropriate posts and risky behavior amid safety concerns.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says US wants to derisk with China, not decouple
Both Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer slammed China on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, for what they call the "Chinese chokehold." (Credit: Treasury Department)
Democrats face new scrutiny after government shutdown exposes cracks in Obamacare
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the details from Capitol Hill on 'Varney & Co.'
New Social Security COLA release date confirmed amid government shutdown
Social Security's 2026 COLA announcement was delayed by the government shutdown but will be released Oct. 24, with experts projecting a 2.7% to 2.8% increase.
Varney: If you need federal money, you’d better be nice to Trump
FOX Business’ Stuart Varney argues that Democratic-led states could pay a price for their anti-Trump stance as the president weighs how to distribute federal funding.
Topps launches NBA basketball cards for first time since 2010 season through Fanatics Collectibles partnership
Topps returns to NBA trading cards for the first time since 2009-10, launching Topps Basketball on Oct. 23 through Fanatics Collectibles' partnership with the league and the NBPA.
AI ‘agent war’ intensifies as tech giants race for dominance
Constellation Research CEO R 'Ray' Wang joins 'Varney & Co.' to explain how Oracle, Salesforce and others are leading the emerging 'agentic' AI race, reshaping business operations and fueling investor optimism as markets climb.
Whirlpool's $300M investment could create up to 600 jobs in the US
Fox Business' Lydia Hu joins 'Mornings with Maria' with Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer to discuss how President Donald Trump's international tariffs could create jobs and profitable returns for American industry.
Trump right to stop NYC funding if money is 'thrown out the window’: Rep. Malliotakis
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to weigh in on President Donald Trump threatening to withhold federal funding from New York City amid concerns over liberal policies, rising crime and wasteful spending.
Whirlpool announces $300M investment into Ohio-based factories
Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the company's $300M investment into Ohio-based factories following President Donald Trump's tariffs on foreign industry and how it could positively impact the U.S. economy.
Democrats' government shutdown is a giant gift to China: Doug Burgum
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discusses how the government shutdown could disrupt supply chains and impact gas prices nationwide on 'Varney & Co.'
Rep. Jordan calls for Jack Smith to testify before Congress for 'partisan prosecution' of Trump
'Mornings with Maria' panel weighs in on Bank of America’s strong earnings report, Goldman Sachs’ AI layoffs and Rep. Jim Jordan’s push for former federal prosecutor Jack Smith to testify before Congress.
ChatGPT to allow 'erotica for verified adults,' Altman says
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced ChatGPT will allow verified adult users to create erotica content in December as part of relaxed content restrictions.
Over 517,000 lives saved since breast cancer awareness began forty years ago
Dubin Breast Center Director Dr. Elisa Port joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and how technology has advanced to improve detection and prevention.
Jack Ciattarelli fires back, files defamation suit against Sherrill: ‘It is a reckless lie’
New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to address his defamation suit against Mikie Sherrill, tax cut plans, CCP-linked donations and the race’s 2026 impact.
Trump signs executive order to expedite mining of rare minerals
Perpetua Resources President and CEO Jon Cherry joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss President Donald Trump’s push to revive domestic antimony mining and strengthen U.S. financial and industrial independence from China.
Meta unveils 'PG-13' feature amid growing concerns over kids’ online safety
Meta spokesperson Tara Hopkins joins 'Fox & Friends' to defend the company’s new safety setting as parents and experts question whether social media can ever be safe for minors.
American Airlines jet returns to LAX after passengers report sickening fumes
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York City turned back after passengers became sick from unknown fumes in the cabin on Tuesday evening.
Rep. Greg Murphy blasts shutdown as ‘hijacked by the progressive left’
Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., joins ‘Morning with Maria’ to discuss President Donald Trump’s AstraZeneca deal to cut drug costs, end pharmacy middlemen and hold Democrats accountable for the government shutdown.
Trump weighs sales to Ukraine of Raytheon's Tomahawk missiles: what to know
President Donald Trump said he's considering sending Tomahawk missiles to help Ukraine counter Russia after talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of their Friday meeting.