Venezuela's top economic challenges
Political unrest is reaching a fever pitch as leaders duel for power as the world looks on.
January jobs report to include furloughed federal workers
That’s because on Jan. 16, President Trump signed into law the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019.
Oracle underpaid thousands of women, minorities, government charges
U.S. labor officials said in the complaint that out of about 500 graduates hired into technical jobs over a four-year period, only five were Hispanic and only six were African-American.
Amazon to Facebook: What biggest tech companies spent on lobbying in 2018
The biggest sector names shelled out a collective $64 million to exert influence D.C.
Kevin Hassett says US economic growth could near 0% in 1Q if shutdown continues
The shutdown, which began on Dec. 22, dragged into its 33rd day on Wednesday, with no apparent end in sight.
Why did Gillibrand, Warren launch presidential exploratory committees?
Elizabeth Warren, Kirsten Gillibrand and Julián Castro are among the Democrats who’ve announced presidential exploratory committees for 2020.
Cost of the government shutdown could rival Trump's border wall
An investor note from S&P Global estimated the partial government shutdown could cost about $5.7 billion by Friday.
Federal workers miss 2nd paycheck as shutdown reaches day 35
Paychecks needed to start being processed on Tuesday in order for workers to receive them as scheduled.
TSA employee callouts rise as partial shutdown enters another week
TSA employees are among the 420,000 essential federal workers who are still working, but not receiving a paycheck.
Facebook may face record FTC fine over data privacy violations: Report
The FTC has yet to make a final determination on a fine or publicize the findings of its investigation into Facebook.
John Sculley: Tim Cook's FTC request on consumer privacy 'makes so much sense'
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America's small business owners suffer as shutdown halts popular loan approvals
The Small Business Administration is not approving routine loans that it guarantees through its two biggest programs.
Federal workers dipping into retirement funds as shutdown continues
Last week, hundreds of thousands of government workers missed their first paychecks as a result of a funding lapse that started on Dec. 22.
IRS recalls half of dwindling staff: More challenges to follow?
The agency was operating with fewer workers and diminished funding prior to the partial government shutdown.
Waters, House panel may heighten Wall Street oversight
Waters chairs the House Financial Services Committee, which oversees the financial services industry.
Government shutdown and your health: What you need to know
The government is working to mitigate any impacts on Americans, HHS Secretary Alex Azar said.
IRS recalls 60% of workers to handle tax refunds amid partial shutdown
Workers will return without pay, the agency confirmed.
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns of shutdown impact
The bank is worried about how ongoing uncertainties might affect consumer confidence.
Record government shutdown could hurt US housing market
The partial government shutdown has also impacted the ability of some borrowers to get a loan for a mortgage.
Lawmakers who are forgoing pay amid shutdown
The list has grown to more than 70 members.


















