Treasury's Bessent says interviews for potential Fed chairs will start around Labor Day
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said interviews for 11 Federal Reserve chair candidates will start around Labor Day as the White House searches for Jerome Powell's replacement.
Dallas mayor invites New Yorkers to move to Texas: 'Sanctuary from socialism'
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discusses the rise of socialism in America and Texas' redistricting fight on 'Varney & Co.'
Ex-CIA official: Ukraine’s military is already crippling Russia’s economy — can Trump finish the job?
Former CIA officer Mike Baker says President Valdimir Putin sees little downside to dragging out the war but warns President Donald Trump’s push for maximum economic pressure could finally force Russia to the table.
Intel gets $2 billion from SoftBank as White House mulls stake
SoftBank is investing $2 billion in Intel, even as the White House is considering taking a 10% stake in chipmaker per reports, as talks with the company and Trump's team advance.
Trump's MAHA movement is under fire from the agricultural community
Tennessee farmer Stephanie Nash discusses a report that claims American farmers are turning on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the 'MAHA' initiative on 'Varney & Co.'
Famous golf coach's daughter gives inside look at own social media career path
Hally Leadbetter is continuing to carve out her own career in the sport of golf by creating social content and kickstarting a hidden camera show.
NY Rep. Malliotakis rips radical defund and anti-ICE policies: ‘A threat to public safety’
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., warns of radical policies threatening New York City, slams Democratic leaders for prioritizing migrants over struggling families and backs Curtis Sliwa for NYC mayor on ‘Varney & Co.’
Bessent says tariff revenue could help pay down the nation's $37.2T debt
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that tariff revenue is likely to exceed $300 billion this year, adds that the funds could help pay down the nation's debt.
Nonprofit hits Apple with FTC complaint over harmful content for kids
Digital Childhood Institute accuses Apple of marketing unsafe apps to children and enabling collection of minors' sensitive data without parental consent.
New AI credit disputing tool helps consumers stay on top of finances
Cynthia Chen, CEO and co-founder of Kikoff, spoke with FOX Business on Aug. 18, 2025, about how the new artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help people improve credit scores and the future of AI in finances.
Reclaiming history: Trump pushes Smithsonian to celebrate American greatness
Fox Contributor Liz Peek joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss President Donald Trump’s global diplomacy, his fight against ‘woke’ museums and his push to end war abroad while celebrating U.S. greatness at home.
Expert warns of government Intel rescue: 'Let the private sector fix this'
Laffer Tengler Investments CEO and CIO Nancy Tengler joins 'Mornings with Maria' to weigh in on strong earnings powered by AI and why she thinks government equity stake in Intel is the wrong move.
Trump's potential stake in Intel is not a free market move, economist says
First Trust Advisors L.P. chief economist Brian Wesbury discusses tariff uncertainty and breaks down a report claiming the Trump administration is in talks to take a 10% stake in Intel on 'Varney & Co.'
Lost generation? Covid pandemic has left young professionals struggling with face-to-face skills
Su Bridgman, founder of SpeakFluence, warns post-COVID professionals are grappling with lost communication skills as she urges businesses to invest in mentoring and first impressions that can make or break careers on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
DHS expands forced labor import ban to steel, lithium, blocks billions in Chinese goods
Customs and Border Protection designates five new Chinese product categories as high priority for forced labor inspections following UFLPA enforcement expansion.
Air Canada reaches tentative deal with flight attendants, to resume operations
Air Canada's flight attendant union reached a tentative agreement with the country's largest airline, after a multi-day strike that temporarily halted operations.
Trump reflects on historic Ukraine peace talks, working toward Putin-Zelenskyy meeting
President Donald Trump calls into 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the latest on the effort to end the war in Ukraine after the high-stakes meeting with Zelenskyy and other European leaders, what's to come as negotiations continue and more.
GOP and Dem lawmakers slam Meta over AI bots having 'sensual' chats with children
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley has said he'll launch a congressional probe into Meta's AI chatbot policies that allowed sensual interactions with minors.
Energy leader calls for probe into China’s mineral trade over potential weaponization
Energy Fair Trade Coalition executive director Bret Manley explains how China's rare earth mineral trade with the U.S. impacts national security on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Earmark civil war: GOP lawmakers battle over ‘pork barrel spending’
Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., warns of a GOP civil war while discussing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s praise for President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson’s criticism of Democrats and the Senate’s threat of sanctions against Russia.