Joel Pollak reveals 'only hope' for GOP victory in California gubernatorial elections
California Post opinion editor Joel Pollak discusses the California gubernatorial race, a report that billions in wealth have fled the state and calls to abandon the high-speed rail project on 'Varney & Co.'
Maine joins blue-state millionaire tax club as critics warn the new surcharge punishes local economy
Maine joins other high-tax blue states as Gov. Janet Mills signs a new millionaire tax surcharge, drawing warnings it will stifle investment and hurt businesses.
Jerome Powell showed he's not the leader America needs at the Fed: Judy Shelton
Economist Judy Shelton discusses Fed uncertainty, Jerome Powell’s leadership and rising economic pessimism on ‘Varney & Co.’
It's 'really hard' to bet against US economy: Frances Donald
RBC chief economist Frances Donald discusses her April 2026 forecast for U.S. GDP and inflation risks, the health of the labor market and consumer spending patterns contributing to a bifurcated economy on 'Making Money.'
Purdue Pharma sentenced to $5.5B in opioid criminal case
Purdue Pharma, the OxyContin manufacturer, was sentenced in federal court and ordered to pay $5.5 billion for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic.
Mamdani's tax policy 'so divorced' from reality: Steve Moore
Economist Steve Moore criticizes the 'tax the rich' agenda and 'tax tyranny' in blue states on 'The Bottom Line.'
Californians who move away are typically saving hundreds a month on housing costs
Californians who leave the state save an average of $672 per month on housing and are 48% more likely to become homeowners, a UC Berkeley study found.
Fed expected to hold rates as Powell era nears end with Warsh on deck
Fed Chair Jerome Powell hosts what may be his final news conference after the central bank announces its latest interest rate decision Wednesday.
Massie says Musk never donated to his re-election campaign despite prior pledge
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky indicated that as far as he knows, entrepreneur Elon Musk has not donated to his re-election campaign.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin calls Mamdani 'personal attack' a 'profound lack of judgment'
New York City Mayor Mayor Zohran Mamdani spotlighted Citadel CEO Ken Griffin's Manhattan penthouse in a viral video announcing a new pied-à-terre tax. (Credit: NORGES BANK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT)
Anti-government violence spikes as FBI probes Trump shooting
Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker discusses the Trump shooting investigation and the rise in anti-government violence on ‘Varney & Co.’
Bill Maher says nearly 60% of his income goes to taxes, calls out ‘rich don’t pay’ narrative
Bill Maher says he pays almost 60% of his earnings in taxes, questioning how the "incompetent and corrupt" government can collect $5 trillion yet still fail to deliver services.
Gas prices squeeze trucking, moving industries amid OPEC shake-up
Spero Georgedakis, CEO and founder of Good Greek Moving and Storage, joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss record diesel prices, how rising fuel costs are hitting truckers and moving companies and the growing strain on small businesses.
Google co-founder rips California billionaire tax: 'I fled socialism'
Google co-founder Sergey Brin slams California's proposed billionaire tax, likening it to the socialism he fled in the Soviet Union as a child in 1979.
Gingrich defends Trump-Vance joint appearances amid line-of-succession concerns
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses concerns over joint Trump-Vance appearances, the Democrats' rhetoric against President Donald Trump and the president's approval ratings on 'Varney & Co.'
Stuart Varney: Trump derangement syndrome created a 'security nightmare'
'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney criticizes Democrats' political strategy after another assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
California billionaire tax nears ballot after union collects nearly double required signatures
California's proposed billionaire wealth tax clears a major signature hurdle as opponents warn it could kill 108,000 jobs and drive more billionaires out of the state.
Jeff Sica warns of 'breaking point' over hyperscaler spending
Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica discusses upcoming Big Tech earnings, focusing on the hyperscalers and their massive capital spending on AI infrastructure on 'Varney & Co.'
Inflation is 'not an issue,' plenty of room for Fed to cut rates, expert says
Federated Hermes CIO of Equities Stephen Auth discusses Iran’s oil outlook, upcoming Big Tech earnings and the latest developments surrounding the Fed and interest rate policy on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Iran conflict could lower oil prices amid Strait of Hormuz threat: Peter Navarro
White House senior counselor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro discusses Iran oil tensions, inflation data confusion and rising meat prices on 'Mornings with Maria.'