Yellen says going green will cost $2.5T and require private sector investment
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday noted that the Biden administration’s goal of reducing emissions by investing in green energy infrastructure will require a sizable investment.
Powell pledges Fed won't allow 'substantial' overshoot of inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that inflation could temporarily rise as the U.S. economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, but said policymakers are committed to preventing a "substantial" overshoot.
Sanders unveils plan to make college free — paid for by new Wall Street tax
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Pramila Jayapal unveiled legislation on Wednesday to make college free for millions of Americans – a policy that would be paid for with a new tax on Wall Street.
Biden calls on employers to provide paid time off for COVID-19 vaccines, offers tax credits
President Biden on Wednesday urged U.S. employers to provide their workers with paid time off to receive the COVID-19 vaccine – and any time it takes to recover from the shot – as the White House looks to encourage reluctant Americans to be inoculated.
Refinancing your mortgage now is a good move -- here's why
Considering mortgage refinancing? With rates still near historic lows (for now), you could save thousands of dollars over the term of your mortgage.
Democrats pressure Biden to support permanent expansion of the child tax credit
A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling on the White House to include a permanent expansion of the child tax credit in its next big-ticket economic spending package amid reports that President Biden is seeking to extend it only until 2025.
MLB behaving like a monopoly over GA voting law: GOP lawmaker
Sen. Mike Lee on introducing new legislation that would strip the MLB of their antitrust protection, during an appearance on FOX Business' "Mornings with Maria."
Simon & Schuster says Mike Pence book will proceed, despite employee petitions
‘We come to work each day to publish, not cancel,’ CEO Jonathan Karp says in letter to staffers
Pipeline owner: Shutdown would cause dire financial effects
The owner of the Dakota Access pipeline that moves oil from North Dakota to Illinois says shutting down the line would have dire financial consequences based on recent economic conditions.
Kudlow: Biden, Waters being vocal about Chauvin trial is 'utter nonsense'
President Biden and Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., putting pressure on the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial is "absolutely crazy," "Kudlow" host Larry Kudlow argued on Tuesday.
Biden takes virtual tour of company that Energy Secretary Granholm held multimillion-dollar stake in
President Biden took a virtual tour of electric vehicle manufacturer Proterra on Tuesday, a company that Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm had previously disclosed a multimillion-dollar stake in.
Biden preparing to unveil $1T 'families plan' spending proposal this month
The Biden administration is reportedly teeing up another massive economic spending package that's focused on child care, paid family leave and other domestic priorities.
Biden administration sanctions Russia over 2020 election interference, SolarWinds hack
The Biden administration imposed a raft of new sanctions on Russia for its attempted interference in the 2020 election and a Kremlin-linked cyberattack that penetrated multiple federal agencies.
Lawmakers float smaller corporate tax hike during White House meeting with Biden
Some lawmakers aired the possibility of a smaller corporate tax hike to pay for President Biden's $2.25 trillion spending plan during an Oval Office meeting as the bipartisan group weighed changes to the size and scope of the next big economic measure.
Biden tax plan panders to ‘radical’ Dems who want to take money out of hardworking Americans’ pockets: Pfluger
Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, shares his thoughts on how tax increases under the Biden administration will really impact the American people.
Kudlow: Stimulus payments to Americans are stimulating China's economy
Fox Business Network host Larry Kudlow warned Monday of the unintended consequences of stimulus payments and high government spending.
Biden WH weighing nicotine reduction in all cigarettes: report
The Biden administration is reportedly considering implementing a measure that would require cigarette companies to adjust the levels of nicotine contained in their products.
Biden tells bipartisan group of lawmakers he is 'prepared to compromise' on $2.25T spending plan
President Biden said Monday that he is "prepared to compromise" on his $2.25 trillion tax and spending plan ahead of a meeting with a bipartisan group of lawmakers, all of whom are former governors or mayors.
Biden prepping taxes on wealthy Americans as part of next spending bill
President Biden is reportedly preparing a slate of new tax hikes on wealthy Americans to pay for the second phase of his multitrillion-dollar spending plans.
Yellen taps Obama veteran to lead new Treasury role focused on climate change
The Treasury Department on Monday established a brand new "climate hub" that's tasked with bringing the "full force" of the department to tackle potential financial system risks posed by climate change, including leveraging tax incentives to reduce carbon emissions.


















