Global minimum tax spurned by 9 countries, complicating new deal
A group of 130 nations reached a groundbreaking agreement last week for a global minimum tax rate on corporations, but the tentative deal has been complicated by a handful of countries that refused to endorse the blueprint.
Allen West running for governor to ‘protect Texas’ and its 'porous' border
Allen West, candidate for Texas governor, discusses the border crisis and his reasons for joining the race.
Richard Branson gives inside tour of Virgin Galactic's Unity spacecraft
Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson gave NBC's "Today" show an all-access pass to the inside of the aerospace company's prized VSS Unity SpaceShipTwo on Tuesday.
New US rules to protect animal farmers expected this week
The Biden administration plans to issue a new rule to protect the rights of farmers who raise cows, chickens and hogs against the country’s largest meat processors as part of a plan to encourage more competition in the agriculture sector.
Biden's $6T budget would cut GDP but reduce nation's debt over long term, study shows
President Biden has unveiled a sweeping $6 trillion budget that would slash economic growth in the long run, even as it substantially reduced the public debt level, according to a new analysis published Tuesday morning.
Biden's tax plan would cost richest Americans an extra $1.5M next year, analysis finds
The top sliver of U.S. households could see their tax bill climb substantially under the spending plan introduced earlier this year by President Biden.
Amazon's new CEO, JOLTS report, Levi Strauss earnings top week ahead
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will also head overseas to push for a minimum global tax and outline the administration's priorities on climate change and the economic recovery
Coinbase CEO, Fed Chair Powell and Paul Ryan met in May
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong met with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in May.
Biden authorizes federal funding increase for debris removal in Surfside
President Biden increased the level of federal funding available for debris removal and emergency protective measures at Champlain Towers South condo building collapse in Surfside, Fla.
US deficit projected to hit $3T in 2021 after Biden's coronavirus relief bill
The U.S. budget deficit is expected to reach $3 trillion again this year, according to the Congressional Budget Office, a 33% increase from its previous projection as it takes into account Presiv
Biden touts better-than-expected June jobs report: 'Our economy is on the move'
President Biden on Friday took a victory lap after the better-than-expected June jobs report, crediting his administration's economic agenda for the strongest hiring gain in 10 months.
Biden begins implementing Trump-era ban on surprise medical bills
The Biden administration on Thursday advanced health care legislation signed by President Donald Trump designed to combat surprise medical bills.
Billionaire space race: Richard Branson aiming for July 11 launch date, 9 days ahead of Jeff Bezos
Virgin Galactic announced Thursday that the launch window for its first fully crewed spaceflight opens July 11, and founder Richard Branson will be onboard.
Kudlow: We're giving up our tax sovereignty to foreigners
Fox Business host Larry Kudlow slams President Biden for signing onto a global minimum tax on “Kudlow.”
Biden's 15% global minimum tax supported by 130 countries, territories
The push to establish a global minimum tax – backed by President Biden – has support from 130 countries and territories, according to the Organization for Cooperation and Economic Development.
June jobs report comes at make-it-or-break-it moment for Biden's economic agenda
The June jobs report comes at a critical time for President Biden, as the White House plows ahead with a sweeping, multitrillion-dollar agenda that would drastically expand the government-funded social safety net while redistributing billions from corporations and the top sliver of wealthy Americans.
Will Biden extend student loan forbearance again? Here's what we know
Student loan debt weighs heavily on borrowers as federal student loan payments are set to resume in October 2021. Keep reading to learn if the payment pause will be extended, and learn what to do with your student debt in the meantime.
Former Microsoft security boss on working with Bill Gates, what he sees as biggest threats to US
While some CEOs may prefer to be protected by guards "coming out with sunglasses and earpieces," Bill Gates typically did not want such a look, said Mike Howard, who ran the billionaire’s security detail before being elevated to the position of chief security officer.
Surfside condo collapse: Biden says federal government may cover 100% of search expenses for next 30 days
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrived in Florida one week after the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo complex. The president met with rescue workers and local leadership as they continue searching the rubble for survivors.
Varney: Biden will take credit for economic recovery
FOX Business' Stuart Varney says the Biden team will try and take credit for the current economic recovery.


















