Georgia Senate runoffs matter but if Biden, Dems did nothing in next 6 months they would look like geniuses
The new Biden administration won’t likely leave well enough alone.
US manufacturers urge Congress to certify election results, dispel ‘conspiracy theories’
Key industry group said disappointment does not justify harming U.S. democracy.
What are the global economy's 5 biggest threats in 2021?
The majority of the world is still ensnared in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic, but the biggest risk for the global economy in the year ahead is a politically divided United States — not the deadly virus outbreak.
AOC tells progressives to ‘push Biden hard’ on canceling student loan debt
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez renewed her push for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt when he assumes the White House in a few weeks.
Manufacturers want Biden to boost ‘Buy American’ practices
Joe Biden's transition team has offered little more than what the president-elect has said in public statements and proposals.
Biden team defends Yellen making millions in speaking fees from big corporations
The Biden team responded this weekend to criticism of President-elect Joe Biden’s treasury secretary pick Janet Yellen after it was revealed she raked in more than $7 million as a speaker from Wall Street firms and other corporations after leaving the Federal Reserve in 2018.
Trump vetoes Calif. fishing bill over seafood trade deficit
Trump said such legislation would increase reliance on imported seafood and worsen a multibillion-dollar seafood trade deficit
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.


















