Janet Yellen outlines goals for US economy following confirmation as Treasury Secretary
Yellen intends to work on combating the climate crisis, systemic racism and the economic crisis.
EU urges Biden admin to join Europe in cracking down on big tech
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged President Joe Biden to join Europe in their clampdown on big tech, telling the Davos World Economic Forum Tuesday that the world must "address the darker sides of the digital world," which she partly blamed for the U.S. Capitol riot Jan. 6.
Google stops donations to members of Congress who voted against certifying presidential election results
Google is the latest tech company to halt political donations to members of Congress who voted against certifying the results of the presidential election.
Biden's biggest threat to economic recovery is coming from Dems, not from GOP
It’s no secret that Democrats are divided between purple-state centrists and blue-state progressives.
Biden to ban new permits for drilling on federal lands, waters for one year
The Biden Administration is set to extend a ban on new leases for oil and gas drilling and fracking on federal lands and waters for one year as it attempts to combat climate change, a source told FOX Business.
Dems unveil $15 minimum wage bill, say they may use reconciliation to pass legislation
A group of Democratic lawmakers reintroduced legislation on Tuesday to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025 — and indicated they may use a powerful procedural tool to pass the bill using their slimmest-possible Senate majority.
Shift to electric vehicles spurs bid to make more batteries in US
The auto industry’s quickening shift to electric cars is spurring investment in another emerging industry in the U.S.: manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for those vehicles.
Terms for $1,400 stimulus checks could change, what to know
President Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.
Janet Yellen: The first female U.S. Treasury Secretary
Yellen is the first woman to have led the U.S. central bank.
Senate confirms Janet Yellen as first female Treasury secretary
The Senate confirmed Janet Yellen, the former chairwoman of the Federal Reserve, as Treasury secretary on Friday afternoon, putting into place a battle-tested economist who will help implement the Biden administration's plan to prop up the nation's pandemic-scarred economy.
Brian Deese: What to know about Biden's National Economic Council director
President Biden named Brian Deese as the director of the National Economic Council, making him the White House’s top economic adviser.
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.
Can Democrats pass Biden's $1.9T coronavirus relief bill without Republicans?
Senate Democrats may rely on a powerful procedural tool to pass the $1.9 trillion measure using their slimmest-possible majority.
Neera Tanden: What to know about Biden's OMB director pick
President Joe Biden has nominated Neera Tanden to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget, the agency that is responsible for, among other things, developing the president’s budget proposals.
Varney slams Biden’s tax plan: ‘We will all have to pay’
“Varney & Co.” host Stuart Varney argues in his latest "My Take" that President Biden's proposed tax increases will impact middle America, not just those who are rich.
Jennifer Granholm: What to know about Biden's energy secretary pick
Jennifer Granholm, President Biden's choice lead the Department of Energy, is a former Michigan governor who helped Detroit’s auto sector weather financial downturn.
Amazon employees gave millions to Biden, strongly outweighing cash for Trump, data shows
Amazon employees showered Joe Biden's presidential campaign with cash during the 2020 election, funneling millions of dollars to the then-candidate.
China's Xi calls for unity in fighting coronavirus, climate change
Chinese President Xi is hoping for a fresh start with President Joe Biden.
Biden's energy plan will cause Americans to 'struggle' for years, former Shell Oil president warns
Former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister warned on Monday that "we will pay a price" for President Biden's move to sign an executive order revoking the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Coronavirus relief spending fueling a stock market bubble, BofA warns
The stock market is in a bubble that's being fueled by U.S. policy on coronavirus stimulus, Bank of America economists warned in a note to clients.


















