US economy will recover by mid-2021 without Biden rescue: Congressional Budget Office
The US economy will bounce back to its pre-pandemic size by the middle of the year without any emergency stimulus, the US Congressional Budget Office projected Monday.
Mike Rowe: Biden administration can turn its back on fossil fuels, but America can't
‘Six Degrees with Mike Rowe’ host Mike Rowe said Americans are "truly reliant" on petroleum products and fossil fuels.
Trump's Save America PAC starts 2021 with more than $31M, filings show
The Save America PAC that ex-U.S. President Donald Trump formed just after Election Day has at least $31.2 million in its coffers, according to a report filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Biden and GOP's COVID stimulus proposals: How do the plans compare?
Take a closer look at how the two proposals from President Biden and Senate Republicans compare.
Republican, Democratic parties start 2021 flush with cash
The Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee each started the new year with plenty of money in their coffers.
GOP senators unveil details of $618B coronavirus relief proposal ahead of meeting with Biden
A group of 10 Senate Republicans unveiled new details of their roughly $618 billion coronavirus relief proposal on Monday morning
Biden environmental challenge: Filling vacant scientist jobs
The ranks of scientists who carry out environmental research, enforcement and other jobs fell in several agencies — sharply in some — under former President Trump, federal data shows.
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.


















