Biden looks abroad for electric vehicle metals, in blow to US miners
U.S. President Joe Biden will rely on ally countries to supply the bulk of the metals needed to build electric vehicles and focus on processing them domestically into battery parts, part of a strategy designed to placate environmentalists, two administration officials with direct knowledge told Reuters.
Biden's solar ambitions collide with China labor complaints
The Biden administration’s solar power ambitions are colliding with complaints the global industry depends on Chinese raw materials that might be produced by forced labor.
New House GOP Wuhan lab report discredits Facebook 'fact checkers' that censored COVID origin claims
A new report from the Republican side of the House Intelligence Committee appears to refute Facebook "fact-checkers" who halted dissemination of a February 2020 New York Post column evaluating the proposition that the source of COVID-19 was a leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology
Economists predict highest growth in 37 years as coronavirus pandemic recedes
A group of business economists sounded an optimistic note about the state of the U.S. economy this year, with a majority predicting that growth will hit its fastest pace in close to four decades.
US energy chief has ties to wind project greenlighted by Biden administration
Richard Glick, President Biden’s choice to lead the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, previously worked for a company that has ties to an energy project recently greenlighted by the federal government.
USDA to start debt forgiveness for Black farmers in June
The Department of Agriculture will begin making loan forgiveness payments to thousands of minority farmers in June.
There are ‘no anchors’ holding inflation down, economist warns
The Lindsey Group CEO Larry Lindsey on the economic turmoil the U.S. could see in the future due to Biden’s spending spree.
How a global minimum tax could impact markets
The U.S. Treasury Department wants a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, a reduced ask from the 21% level it previously suggested.
Costco earnings, Bitcoin and Biden’s budget top week ahead
Wall Street's week ahead includes Costco earnings, more Bitcoin volatility and a fresh read on US GDP.
Biden touts economic 'progress,' despite weak jobs report, rising inflation
President Biden seems unperturbed by last month’s jobs report, writing on Twitter Saturday that the US economy is expected to grow faster than it has in 40 years.
Biden announces vaccine, semiconductor production partnerships with South Korea
President Biden and South Korean President Moon Jae-in unveiled a COVID-19 vaccine partnership and pledged for the two nations to work closely to develop emerging technologies during a summit meeting at the White House on Friday.
Larry Kudlow: Biden climate change plan 'everything a little lefty greenie could possibly hope for'
Fox Business' Larry Kudlow criticized President Biden's climate change executive order, saying it would basically “let the government do virtually anything” in the name of climate change.
McConnell on infrastructure: Republicans not willing to compromise on package topping $2T
Republicans are not willing to compromise on President Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan unless the White House settles on a target without revisiting the 2017 tax bill, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told FOX Business’ “Kudlow” on Thursday
Biden downplays student loan forgiveness in new report — what to do with your college debt now
President Biden this week downplayed potential student loan forgiveness. Here's how to manage your debt in the meantime.
US proposes 15% minimum tax on global corporate profits
The U.S. Treasury Department said Thursday that it supports a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15% — below the 21% minimum it has been seeking to impose on the foreign profits of U.S.-based companies.
Lieberman on Israel-Gaza conflict: Sanders, 'Squad' are ‘furthest’ from American values
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman on how President Biden, ‘The Squad’ and Sen. Bernie Sanders have approached the Gaza conflict.
Biden’s stimulus bill’s effect on student loans: What to know
Learn what impact Biden’s stimulus bill has on your student loans.
Small business advocacy group launches ‘survival campaign’ against Biden’s policies
The largest small business advocacy organization in the U.S. has launched a "survival campaign" against President Biden's new tax policies.
What does the expanded child tax credit mean for you and your family?
Parents can look forward to some extra cash beginning on July 15, when the IRS starts issuing an expanded child tax credit to millions of families.
Treasury targets wealthy tax cheats with enforcement plan that could raise $700B
The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled a detailed plan laying out a new “tax compliance agenda” designed to beef up IRS enforcement and crack down on wealthy tax cheats


















