FOX Business Briefs 8/1
Ohio's governor calls for an end to prop betting; an air taxi company and defense firm are teaming up on a new aircraft; the EU's high court rules Volkswagen is liable for defeat devices in the U.S.
Biden-Harris refuse to fade into retirement: Stuart Varney
'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney discusses the future of the Democratic Party.
Democrats argue DOGE cuts are costing taxpayers money
Director of the Office of Personnel Management Scott Kupor joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss whether cuts to the federal workforce under DOGE are ultimately costing American taxpayers more money.
California wildfire victims left empty-handed after $100M in relief funds were 'distributed' elsewhere
Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., discusses the missing funds from California's FireAid benefit concert and Gov. Gavin Newsom's high-speed rail project on 'Varney & Co.'
Is Amazon missing out on the AI train?: Mark Mahaney
Evercore ISI senior managing director Mark Mahaney discusses the latest stock market projections for Amazon, Meta and other tech companies on ‘Varney & Co.’
Musk gave $15M to support Trump, Republicans after White House split, called for new party weeks later
Elon Musk contributed $5 million each to three major GOP super PACs while he was sharply criticizing President Donald Trump on social media last month.
Biggest winners and losers of MLB trade deadline, according to DraftKings
With 50 trades going down in the final 31 hours ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday, DraftKings' MLB odds are looking a lot different.
Labor secretary urges Federal Reserve to lower interest rates
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss July’s jobs report and her call for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates to support American workers.
A new elite member credit card is out as issuers target wealthy customers
Major banks including Citi, JPMorgan Chase and UBS expand premium services and credit cards to attract wealthy clients with specialized offerings.
Trump slams Powell as 'moron' and calls for Fed's board to take control of policy moves
President Donald Trump attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Truth Social, urging the Fed's Board to assume control if Powell refuses demanding immediate interest rate cuts.
Obama, Biden, Clinton laundered 'phony intelligence' to try to beat Trump, congressman says
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., discusses newly declassified documents that reveal Hillary Clinton approved the Trump-Russia hoax on 'Varney & Co.'
Trump generated well over $150B in tariff revenue so far: Jamieson Greer
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discusses President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariff rates on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Social Security trust funds are only eight years from insolvency: Report
U.S. Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano explains why Social Security funds may run out sooner than anticipated on 'Mornings with Maria.'
US job growth cooled in July amid growing economic uncertainty
The Labor Department released its jobs report for July which showed the U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs last month, amid uncertainty around trade and monetary policy.
New Trump executive order shutters de minimis trade loophole
Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., discusses President Donald Trump's move to end de minimis exemptions for global low-cost goods on 'Mornings with Maria.'
NYC cleaning lady describes terrifying face-to-face encounter with gunman: 'I was so scared'
New York City cleaning lady Sebije Nelovic is speaking out about her chilling encounter with gunman Shane Tamura during the 345 Park Avenue shooting.
This situation in Gaza is 'just outrageous,' Victoria Coates says
Heritage Foundation Vice President of National Security Victoria Coates discusses aid distribution in Gaza, the U.S. blocking visas for Palestinian officials and the latest news from the ongoing Israel war.
The Fed is going to be cutting whether Powell 'knows it or not,' Stephen Auth says
Federated Hermes CIO of Equities Stephen Auth weighs in on the markets, the Fed's handling of interest rates and President Donald Trump's tariff plans during an appearance on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Texas Roadhouse hit with civil rights complaint alleging DEI discrimination in hiring practices
A conservative legal group accused Texas Roadhouse of illegal discrimination by using race and gender criteria in its hiring and board appointments through DEI policies.
Bitcoin torturer walks free on $1M bond
John Woeltz is accused of kidnapping and torturing Italian crypto trader Michael Valentino in May, 2025. (Kevin Downs for Fox News Digital)