Janet Yellen has made millions in speaking fees, records show: reports
If Janet Yellen wins Senate confirmation to become Joe Biden’s treasury secretary, she may find herself with a dramatic reduction in income.
US economy's wild ride during COVID pandemic gives clues for 2021
For the economy, 2021 should be a less volatile year.
Biden names ex-Facebook regulatory lawyer to key White House post
The incoming Biden administration has faced criticism from both sides of the political aisle regarding its appointment of former Big Tech employees.
Struggling NC restaurants fight for congressional help after court victory
North Carolina's small businesses and restaurants ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic's economic devastation are standing up to Congress.
EU, China seal investment deal that may irk US
The EU and China ink a trade deal that may not sit well with the U.S.
Elon Musk flies to Hawaii to meet with Oracle's Larry Ellison
Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that he is meeting with Oracle CEO Larry Ellison in Hawaii to "seek some advice."
President Trump signs COVID relief, government funding bill
The president's decision to sign the package into law will avert a government shutdown, restore unemployment benefits, stop evictions, provide rental assistance, add additional funding to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program and invest in vaccine distribution, among other things.
Trump stands firm against foreign aid 'pork' as US unemployment benefits expire
Unemployment programs used by about 14 million people expired early Sunday as President Trump opted not to sign into law a massive $900 million coronavirus relief bill that Congress had overwhelmingly passed.
French investigators to question Carlos Ghosn in Lebanon
In addition to his trial in Japan, the 66-year-old businessman is facing a number of legal challenges in France, including tax evasion and alleged money laundering, fraud and misuse of company assets while at the helm of the Renault-Nissan alliance.
Graham praises Trump's 'reasonable demands' for $2G COVID checks, nullifying Big Tech protections
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Friday that he met with President Trump on Christmas Day and believes the commander-in-chief's proposal to increase the coronavirus relief check amount to $2,000 per American is the right decision.
Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all
In a tweet Wednesday, President-elect Joe Biden pledged to make community college tuition-free, while offering a similar benefit for students from families with working-class incomes or lower to attend state schools as well.
Trump slams Twitter for ‘stifling free speech,’ reiterates call to end Section 230
President Trump launched his latest attack against Twitter on Christmas Eve, accusing the company of "going wild with their flags" and "trying hard to suppress even the truth," referring to his continued baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
Coronavirus could force waitstaff to share tips with co-workers
Restaurant servers could be required to share their extra earnings with the cooks and dishwashers in the kitchen under a new rule imposed by the Labor Department.
Amazon fires back at Bernie Sanders over pay, working conditions and corporate greed
On Tuesday, the Democrat tweeted to his followers that the company's employees were working under risky conditions, leaving them susceptible to the coronavirus, while being denied paid sick leave and hazard pay.
Hunter Biden's family name aided deals with foreign tycoons
Hunter Biden ramped up business activities with European and Chinese tycoons as his father exited the vice presidency four years ago. For him it was a potential path to income; for the tycoons, the Biden family name promised to burnish their reputations.
Biden's digital team takes issue with Twitter's new White House handle policy
President-elect Joe Biden’s digital team has taken issue with Twitter's decision to block Biden from inheriting President Trump’s followers on the platform – a practice at odds from previous presidential transitions.
Biden says last-minute coronavirus relief bill leaves work for next Congress
Congress finally passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package on Monday night after almost a half-year of stalled negotiations, but President-elect Joe Biden is already pushing for more economic aid, likely setting up an early battle with Republicans next year.
Big Tech's stealth push to influence the Biden administration
Executives and employees at tech companies such as Alphabet Inc-owned Google, Amazon.com Inc, Facebook Inc, Microsoft Corp are pushing to place candidates in senior roles at government agencies, according to four sources with knowledge of the matter.
Oil’s ugly 2020 and 5 wild cards in 2021
For energy, 2021 is shaping up to be a year of contradictions.
US to blacklist dozens of Chinese companies, Wilbur Ross says
The U.S. is preparing to place dozens of Chinese companies, including the Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, on a trade blacklist, citing national security concerns, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Friday morning.

















