Biden's COVID-19 relief proposal includes $130B for schools even as billions in aid go unspent
President Biden's coronavirus aid proposal would allocate nearly $130 billion toward reopening the nation's schools.
Top Biden economic adviser downplays potential job losses from $15 minimum wage
President Biden's top economic adviser Brian Deese downplayed a recent report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office that found raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2025 would cost the economy about 1.4 million jobs.
Parler interim CEO says Trump, Biden welcome on platform
Parler interim CEO Mark Parler Interim CEO Mark Meckle expects to be back in the App Store “pretty shortly” after being offline for more than a month.
Biden privately told officials to prepare for COVID relief bill without $15 minimum wage hike: source
President Biden told a group of political leaders that he does not see the proposed minimum wage hike passing as he prepares to use reconciliation to pass his coronavirus relief bill, a source present during the discussion confirmed to FOX Business.
Kamala Harris is selling her San Francisco apartment
Less than a month after taking office, Vice President Kamala Harris has inked a deal to sell her San Francisco apartment.
Facebook to expand effort to combat climate misinformation, label posts
Facebook announced on Thursday that it would ramp up its efforts to counter misinformation about climate change.
O’Brien calls on Biden to push for reform in return for rejoining 'corrupt' WHO
The Biden administration should be careful about how much support it gives the World Health Organization (WHO), former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien told “Kudlow” Thursday.
Sen. Manchin holds key to Biden's progressive agenda
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin’s position as a moderate Democrat in the red state of West Virginia has propped him up to be a powerful man in Washington these days.
Biden meets with labor leaders about coronavirus stimulus package, infrastructure
President Biden met with labor leaders at the White House Wednesday to push his proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package and infrastructure development plans.
Democrats target Biden over $50K student loan debt forgiveness snub
The former press secretary to independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign is among a number of Democrats who are not too pleased with President Biden’s refusal to forgive $50,000 worth of student loan debt.
Could Texas blackouts become a nationwide reality?
Over 4 million Texans were left without power this week as an exceptionally harsh winter storm swept through the state, leaving experts speculating about whether or not the blackouts Texans have been experiencing could become a nationwide reality.
Biden names Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to run Medicare and Medicaid
President Biden intends to name Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the next four years, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.
Fed Minutes: Slowing economy remains a concern among officials
The Fed signals the ongoing public health crisis is still posing "considerable risks" to the economy.
Universal basic income could be coming for kids
Entrepreneurs, intellectuals and presidential candidates have in recent years touted “universal basic income,” a cash stipend to everyone with no strings attached, as the answer to poverty, automation and the drudgery of work. It has never gotten off the ground in the U.S.
Sen. Warren slams Robinhood ahead of GameStop hearing
Robinhood’s CEO, Ken Griffin of Citadel and RoaringKitty are among the witnesses set for Thursday’s Game Stop hearing.
AOC pushes back after Biden dismisses progressives' plan to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt.
Biden to meet with unions pushing for infrastructure spending
President Biden is scheduled to meet in the White House Wednesday with senior labor union leaders, who are hoping to win commitments for a massive federal investment in infrastructure as well as efforts to create jobs in clean-tech and alternative energy, according to people familiar with the matter.
Art Laffer: Coronavirus stimulus spending would be long-term ‘killer’ of US economy
President Biden is moving forward with his $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus plan, but the increased spending could compromise the economy, Laffer Associates chairman Art Laffer warned on “Kudlow” Tuesday.
Biden to extend mortgage relief, foreclosure moratoriums
President Joe Biden's administration announced on Tuesday that it would extend a federal moratorium on home foreclosures and foreclosure relief programs for homeowners through June.
COVID relief spending has saved US economy from 'great recession', Steven Mnuchin says
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin credited the COVID-19 relief bills passed by President Donald Trump’s administration with saving the U.S. economy from a “great recession” as he advocated for more on Tuesday.


















