Keystone XL pipeline cancellation leaves laid-off workers begging for answers: 'They are taking my jobs away'
With the Keystone XL pipeline dead in the water, so are thousands of jobs.
OPEC, Russia eating US lunch as oil demand soars
OPEC and Russia will regain their dominance over oil prices while America slept.
Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senate signaled overwhelming support on for limiting wealthy Americans from receiving a third stimulus check.
Trump Fed nominee Judy Shelton withdrawn by Biden: reports
A former economic adviser to former President Trump will not be appointed to the Federal Reserve Board after President Biden withdrew her name from consideration Thursday, according to reports.
Democrats increase pressure on Biden to erase $50,000 in student loan debt: 'He has to go much further'
House and Senate Democrats on Thursday ramped up their pressure on President Biden to bypass Congress and unilaterally cancel $50,000 in student loan debt for millions of Americans.
Booker, Pressley renew push for 'baby bonds' in bid to narrow wealth gap
Congressional Democrats renewed their push on Thursday to give newborn Americans a $1,000 savings account.
Who will receive a third stimulus check? What we know so far
Although President Biden has maintained that that nearly $2 trillion emergency aid package needs to include direct payments worth $1,400, he's indicated that he's open to narrowing eligibility for the money in hopes of securing some GOP support.
Dems to introduce plan to erase $50,000 of student debt
Democrats in both the House and Senate are planning to introduce a resolution Thursday, calling on President Biden to use executive action to remove $50,000 of federal student loan debt – though Biden’s response to such a demand remains dubious.
Biden's Green Push: Solar reality unpacked
Biden's plan for green jobs may fall short.
Ilhan Omar wants Biden to shut down another oil pipeline
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is urging President Joe Biden to shut down a contentious pipeline project now under construction in Northern Minnesota.
Stimulus checks should target poorer Americans, Harvard researchers say
New research suggests the stimulus money would be most effective at boosting the U.S. economy if it targeted lower-income Americans
Biden wants a $15 minimum wage. Here's what people say it would do to the economy
President Biden says his proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour will lift many low-wage workers out of poverty, but some businesses and economists warn it could cost jobs as the U.S. recovers from pandemic layoffs.
Biden's COVID relief plan could shrink economic growth over long-term, study shows
President Biden's relief proposal could provide an immediate burst to the U.S. economy but may drag on growth in years to come.
Biden's COVID relief plan could send money to well-off Americans who won't spend it
President Biden has made a third stimulus check an integral part of his nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package.
Dems to push for partisan COVID-19 relief bill despite Biden-GOP meeting
President Biden and top congressional Democrats signaled they intend to pass a large coronavirus relief bill — whether or not Republican lawmakers support it
Republicans say Biden stimulus meeting was ‘productive,’ but no deal struck
Republicans said they are hopeful a bipartisan deal will be reached.
US economy will recover by mid-2021 without Biden rescue: Congressional Budget Office
The US economy will bounce back to its pre-pandemic size by the middle of the year without any emergency stimulus, the US Congressional Budget Office projected Monday.
Mike Rowe: Biden administration can turn its back on fossil fuels, but America can't
‘Six Degrees with Mike Rowe’ host Mike Rowe said Americans are "truly reliant" on petroleum products and fossil fuels.
Biden and GOP's COVID stimulus proposals: How do the plans compare?
Take a closer look at how the two proposals from President Biden and Senate Republicans compare.
Republican, Democratic parties start 2021 flush with cash
The Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee each started the new year with plenty of money in their coffers.


















