Biden's energy moves strengthen Russia, US rivals, undermine national security
President Biden’s executive orders that put the U.S. on a course to transition away from fossil fuels are a boon for Russia, Saudi Arabia and other adversaries and pose a threat to national security.
Biden defunds the states
His oil and gas drilling moratorium is an assault on school funding
President Biden rejects poultry proposal that would increase chicken processing by 25%
President Joe Biden rejected a proposal that would have ramped up production at U.S. poultry plants by 25%.
Biden's promise that he's not killing fracking is the latest in string of mixed messages
President Biden reiterated his promise that his administration will "not ban fracking" in an address Wednesday, alluding to GOP concerns that his climate-forward administration could be economically devastating.
GameStop stock frenzy enters White House realm
The Biden administration said they will be monitoring the rapid rise in GameStop stocks after the seemingly failing retailer shocked the market with recent spikes.
Minimum wage increases are bad business for franchises
The Raise the Wage Act is a big concern for the franchise industry.
NY restaurant owner says $15 minimum wage would be ‘horrible’ and ‘reprehensible’ for small business
A New York restaurant owner is speaking out against the proposed federal minimum wage hike, which he believes could harm small businesses trying to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden's $15 minimum wage push could be 'death knell' for small businesses, job growth
President Biden's push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour as part of a broader coronavirus relief package could be a "death knell" for businesses still reeling from the pandemic, according to a new study published this week.
Former Google CEO says 'China surging to overtake' US
A group of tech and policy leaders including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is warning that China is "surging to overtake the United States in critical areas."
Biden climate change order to tell federal agencies to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies
President Biden on Wednesday is set to “aggressive action” Wednesday to tackle climate change, and is expected to take a number of executive actions focused on jobs, “equitable” clean energy and “restoring” scientific integrity across the federal government.
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.


















