New Republican stimulus proposal would cost $600B, include more direct checks: What to know
The coronavirus stimulus package proposed by a group of Senate Republicans as an alternative to President Biden's would cost $600 billion.
GameStop frenzy proves Wall Street a 'rigged game,' SEC regulators must 'do their jobs': Warren
Sen. Warren said hedge funds and corporations benefit from inefficient markets.
Creator of ‘Bernie’ mittens partners with teddy bear maker
The teacher who created the recycled wool mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration — engendering countless memes — is partnering with the Vermont Teddy Bear Company to create a whole mitten line to meet soaring demand, with some of the proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Vermont.
Facebook wants you to comment on its Trump ban. Here's how.
Facebook's Oversight Board is calling for public input regarding the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Banks brace for tougher rules under Biden on consumer protection, fair lending
Financial regulators are expected to emphasize racial equity as they focus on consumer protection and expanding access to financial services.
Biden, Democrats hit gas on push for $15 minimum wage
The Democratic push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour has emerged as an early flashpoint in the fight for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.
Davos likely to give Trump cold shoulder while China's Xi to make remarks
Former President Trump, headliner of the 2020 Davos conference, is not likely to be welcomed back to the annual posh gathering of power-brokers in the Swiss Alps.
Democrats poised to push ahead on coronavirus relief deal without Republicans
Democratic leaders plan to start pushing forward on another massive coronavirus relief bill as soon as next week — whether or not Republicans are on board.
Warren rips SEC amid GameStop surge, pushes for stricter Wall Street regulation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren lambasted the Securities and Exchange Commission for not cracking down on Wall Street as an astronomical surge in GameStop shares and other heavily shorted companies drove a week of frenzied trading.
Biden plan for energy sector would make OPEC great again
OPEC may return to the glory days under Biden's administration.
Elon Musk, hater of short sellers, weighs in on AOC's Robinhood stance
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet Thursday that he "absolutely" supports Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's call for the House Financial Services Committee to launch an investigation into Robinhood for its stock trade restrictions.
AOC lashes out at Ted Cruz after he agrees with her on Robinhood stock ban
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Sen. Ted Cruz to “sit this one out” when he said he agreed with her call for an investigation into Robinhood’s stock trade ban.
Progressive Dems urge Biden to send recurring coronavirus stimulus checks
A group of more than 50 House progressives called on President Biden to include recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments in the next coronavirus relief package.
Biden's climate order halting new permits, leases for drilling on federal lands will kill 58,000 jobs, oil group warns
Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Western Energy Alliance, said that President Biden's order to halt drilling on federal lands will kill 58,700 jobs in eight states in the West.
Varney says GameStop is opportunity for anti-capitalists
FOX Business’ Stuart Varney argues in his latest "My Take" that Democrats will use the GameStop story to "regulate and beat up" Wall Street, the rich and hedge funds.
AOC, Warren slam Wall Streeters for outrage over GameStop rally, accuse them of treating market like a 'casino'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Elizabeth Warren slammed hedge funds and investors who criticized the Reddit investors driving the astronomical GameStop rally this week
Biden's energy moves strengthen Russia, US rivals, undermine national security
President Biden’s executive orders that put the U.S. on a course to transition away from fossil fuels are a boon for Russia, Saudi Arabia and other adversaries and pose a threat to national security.
Biden defunds the states
His oil and gas drilling moratorium is an assault on school funding
President Biden rejects poultry proposal that would increase chicken processing by 25%
President Joe Biden rejected a proposal that would have ramped up production at U.S. poultry plants by 25%.
Biden's promise that he's not killing fracking is the latest in string of mixed messages
President Biden reiterated his promise that his administration will "not ban fracking" in an address Wednesday, alluding to GOP concerns that his climate-forward administration could be economically devastating.



















