Janet Yellen: The first female U.S. Treasury Secretary
Yellen is the first woman to have led the U.S. central bank.
Tom Vilsack: What to know about Biden's agriculture secretary pick
As agriculture secretary, Vilsack will have input on policies that will affect climate and food aid programs – two major planks of Biden’s platform.
Marty Walsh: What to know about Biden's labor secretary pick
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is President Biden's pick to head the Labor Department as the new president vows to "build back better."
Arizona, 15th state with legal pot, sees recreational sales
86 licenses were aproved n nine of the state's 15 counties under provisions of the marijuana legalization measure
Republicans slam Biden's $1.9T COVID stimulus plan: It's a 'blue state bailout package'
Republicans are pushing back against Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill that aims to give state and local governments a “budget bailout” from financial mismanagement in blue states.
Departing US FCC chair warns of threats to telecoms from China
Last month, the FCC began the process of revoking China Telecom’s authorization to operate in the United States
Ray Kelly: 'Stay home,' watch Biden inauguration on TV
Inauguration Day security in Washington, D.C. will be so tight that one law enforcement expert is urging people who want to watch the day’s events to “just stay home and watch it on television.”
Customs seizes $8 million in counterfeit Cartier bracelets, rings
The shipments, headed for a residence in West Palm Beach, Florida, contained over 800 counterfeit Cartier products from Hong Kong.
Ahead of Biden inauguration, FCC warns against using personal radios to 'facilitate criminal acts'
The agency issued the strict reminder after becoming aware of discussions on social media platforms suggesting that some FCC-regulated radio services may be used as an alternative to social media "for groups to communicate and coordinate future activities."
Former San Diego mayor accuses Newsom of not protecting California economy, small businesses amid COVID
California has been experiencing a major spike in coronavirus cases, with Los Angeles passing the one million mark over the weekend as Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to carry out strict lockdown orders.
'Leave your drone at home' during Biden inauguration, FAA says
The area was established as a "national defense airspace" after 9/11 and limits operations to those with an FAA and Transportation Security Administration authorization.
Cuomo asks to buy COVID-19 vaccines directly from Pfizer, in what could be a first
After taking heat for his state's coronavirus vaccine rollout, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that he asked Pfizer about the state buying doses of the vaccine directly.
Expedia implements new security measures across existing, new lodging ahead of inauguration
Expedia Group, which owns Airbnb competitor VRBO, announced early Monday that it is requiring extra screening for those booking travel or lodging on its platforms amid security threats surrounding the presidential inauguration.
FAA approves first fully-automated commercial drone flight
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the nation's first-ever fully automated commercial drone flights.
Farmers fear Biden’s climate regulations will be 'hot mess' for industry
Farmers are fearful of an overzealous EPA under Biden.
MIT professor charged with wire fraud, making false statements after failing to disclose China ties while seeking grant money
Federal prosecutors in Boston on Thursday charged Gang Chen, a Chinese-born mechanical engineer and nanotechnologist, with wire fraud, failing to file a foreign bank account report (FBAR) and making a false statement in a tax return.
Elizabeth Holmes' $4.5B fortune, luxury lifestyle 'created powerful motive' for fraud, prosecutors say
Prosecutors working the fraud case against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes have fired back at the defense’s claim that her wealth and social standing are not relevant to the crime scheme – arguing that her six-figure salary, billion-dollar stake in the company and jet-setting lifestyle were motivating factors behind the alleged lies.
Capitol riot boosts facial recognition app Clearview use as officials seek to ID suspects
The use of one of the largest facial recognition software databases in the country jumped 26% on the day after the storming of the U.S. Capitol, with police and law enforcement agencies turning to the technology to try to identify agitators behind the attack.
Ben & Jerry’s calls for Trump’s removal after Capitol riots, urges 25th Amendment be invoked
The 25th Amendment allows for the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet to declare a president unfit for office. The vice president then becomes acting president. However, sources inside the vice president's office have confirmed to Fox News that Pence intends to oppose calls to remove Trump from office.
After Capitol riots, 5 senior FAA appointees to resign
Five staff members within the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will leave their positions effective Monday, according to an internal email obtained by FOX Business.



















