US economy's wild ride during COVID pandemic gives clues for 2021
For the economy, 2021 should be a less volatile year.
Biden names ex-Facebook regulatory lawyer to key White House post
The incoming Biden administration has faced criticism from both sides of the political aisle regarding its appointment of former Big Tech employees.
EU, China seal investment deal that may irk US
The EU and China ink a trade deal that may not sit well with the U.S.
Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all
In a tweet Wednesday, President-elect Joe Biden pledged to make community college tuition-free, while offering a similar benefit for students from families with working-class incomes or lower to attend state schools as well.
Hunter Biden's family name aided deals with foreign tycoons
Hunter Biden ramped up business activities with European and Chinese tycoons as his father exited the vice presidency four years ago. For him it was a potential path to income; for the tycoons, the Biden family name promised to burnish their reputations.
Biden's digital team takes issue with Twitter's new White House handle policy
President-elect Joe Biden’s digital team has taken issue with Twitter's decision to block Biden from inheriting President Trump’s followers on the platform – a practice at odds from previous presidential transitions.
Biden says last-minute coronavirus relief bill leaves work for next Congress
Congress finally passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package on Monday night after almost a half-year of stalled negotiations, but President-elect Joe Biden is already pushing for more economic aid, likely setting up an early battle with Republicans next year.
Big Tech's stealth push to influence the Biden administration
Executives and employees at tech companies such as Alphabet Inc-owned Google, Amazon.com Inc, Facebook Inc, Microsoft Corp are pushing to place candidates in senior roles at government agencies, according to four sources with knowledge of the matter.
Oil’s ugly 2020 and 5 wild cards in 2021
For energy, 2021 is shaping up to be a year of contradictions.
Biden interior nominee Deb Haaland is anti-fracking, co-sponsored AOC’s Green New Deal
President-elect Joe Biden announced who will lead his climate team, including a co-sponsor of the Green New Deal, Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., on Thursday night,.
Biden climate czar ran environmentalist group accused of coziness with China
President-elect Joe Biden’s climate czar pick headed a major environmentalist group whose close working relationship with China has led to concerns that Beijing could wield some influence on the incoming administration’s climate and energy policy.
Biden's immigration plans to be put to the test with recent surge in border crossings
Hundreds of Honduran nationals are heading to the southern U.S. border in an organized caravan seeking refuge, signaling what could be one of President-elect Joe Biden’s first major challenges in office.
Disney's Iger, DreamWorks' Katzenberg may be on Biden's ambassador shortlist: report
Walt Disney's Bob Iger and DreamWorks' Jeffrey Katzenberg could be on President-elect Joe Biden's ambassador shortlist.
Buttigieg vows 'infrastructure week' won't be 'punchline' in Biden administration
President-elect Joe Biden's choice to lead the Transportation Department is vowing that the incoming administration “will lead the way” on rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure.
Biden rejoining TPP trade deal would be 'abject failure' to contain China, United Steelworkers warns
United Steelworkers is warning against President-elect Joe Biden rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership, calling it an "abject failure" to contain economic rival China.
Here's who Biden could pick to be Lloyd Austin's deputy defense secretary
According to a report by Defense News, sources from Congress, industry and the defense community have consistently identified two individuals as likely deputy secretary contender: Frank Kendall III, a former undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, and Kathleen Hicks, a former Obama-era undersecretary of defense for policy and the current leader of Biden's Department of Defense review team.
Biden quietly adds Goldman Sachs, Big Tech employees to transition team
The Biden transition team has quietly added a group of individuals that will likely face pushback from the progressive wing of the Democratic party, including two Goldman Sachs veterans, one Google employee and three Facebook employees.
Joe Biden taps Pete Buttigieg as his transportation secretary
President-elect Joe Biden tapped South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg to serve as Transportation Secretary in the new administration.
Biden's final eye-popping tally: Over $1B raised and spent
Joe Biden raised more than $1 billion in record-breaking fundraising during his year-and-a-half- long campaign for the White House.
Biden defense pick earns $350K on Raytheon’s board
If Austin is confirmed by the Senate, his appointment would continue a pattern among both Democratic and Republican presidents of choosing Cabinet members from the highest echelons of Corporate America.
















