Fed’s Powell doesn’t see delta variant toppling economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that policymakers at the U.S. central bank see no cause for alarm from the resurgence of COVID-19 cases nationwide, driven by the highly transmissible delta variant.
GOP lawmakers call out Yellen for dodging oversight hearing while meeting with Dems behind closed doors
Republican lawmakers issued a letter Wednesday accusing Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen of “dodging” public hearings regarding programs she oversees while opting for “partisan, closed-door meetings” with Democrats.
What caused the global semiconductor chip shortage?
General Motors recently announced that it would reduce some truck production in North America due to the global chip shortage, while Ford has also pulled back production at several factories.
Pelosi says Biden doesn't have the power to cancel student loan debt
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that President Biden can't unilaterally wipe away student loan debt, as some progressives have urged him to do, and even questioned the fairness of a debt forgiveness policy.
Biden promises US investment in semiconductors at Mack Trucks plant, as global shortage haunts auto sector
President Biden on Wednesday detailed his plans to invest billions of dollars to support new semiconductor chip factories, as he spoke about the need to bolster the American supply chain in Pennsylvania.
Biden doesn't have authority to cancel student debt, Pelosi says: What to do with your college loans
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi contradicted prominent Democratic lawmakers on the topic of student loan cancellation, saying that President Biden doesn't have the executive authority to discharge loans. See what you can do with your loans in the meantime.
Ilhan Omar cites rising COVID cases to demand Biden cancel student debt
Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar joined calls to cancel student debt Wednesday, pointing to recent the increase in coronavirus cases as justification.
Powell’s press conference, Federal Reserve meeting: LIVE Updates
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell gave his latest views on inflation, tapering and the health of the U.S. economy amid rising COVID-19 cases and a return to mask mandates.
Fed keeps ultra-low interest rates but says US economy made 'progress' toward its goals
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it would maintain ultra-low interest rates and reaffirmed its commitment to other easing policies.
Schumer says Senate could vote to advance infrastructure bill tonight after reaching 'major' agreement
The Senate may vote to advance a bipartisan infrastructure package as early as Wednesday evening, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, after negotiators resolving major outstanding issues on the roughly $1.2 trillion deal.
Higher wages: Biden draws ire of restaurant industry over comments
After President Biden’s comments to restaurant owner John Lanni that he will "be in a bind for a little while," unless restaurateurs improve wages, some in the industry are speaking out.
Varney: Eric Adams wins as AOC’s clout fades
FOX Business' Stuart Varney discusses mayoral candidate Eric Adams going after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Defund The Police movement.
Fed meeting as surging inflation, rising COVID-19 cases rattle US economic recovery
Federal Reserve policymakers are meeting this week as the U.S. economy and its nascent recovery from the coronavirus pandemic face down a pair of new threats: Surging inflation and rising Covid-19 infections.
Biden launches inquiry to fix failed college debt forgiveness program: What to do if you don't qualify
Here's what you can do if you don't qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program or Temporary Expanded PSLF.
Biden admin announces ‘Make Buy American Real’ to close loopholes in statute, boost transparency
The Biden administration announced Wednesday plans to introduce the “Make Buy American Real” rule that it says will advance the White House’s commitment to “ensuring the future of America is Made in America.”
Wyoming town hopeful Bill Gates’ TerraPower nuclear plant will help replace 200-plus coal-related jobs
Glenrock, population 2,600, is one of four towns under consideration for Bill Gates' TerraPower nuclear plant
Larry Kudlow explains why Biden should recruit Trump to help the call for vaccinations
Larry Kudlow proposed how President Biden and former President Trump can unify to get the country vaccinated.
Schumer, Warren again urge Biden to cancel student loan debt, extend payment freeze
A group of Democrats on Tuesday renewed their pressure on President Biden to use his executive authority to cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt and extend a moratorium on payments that's poised to expire in September.
Dem-sponsored changes to death taxes could cost almost 1M US jobs, study finds
A Democratic proposal to eliminate the stepped-up basis tax provision could kill nearly 1 million U.S. jobs, a new study shows.
Kudlow weighs in on China's list of sanctioned Americans
Larry Kudlow breaks down China's list of sanctioned Americans in his monologue.



















