Trump admin to auction Arctic Refuge oil leases just before inauguration
The Trump administration has taken another step in its efforts to open up Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for drilling, announcing Thursday it would sell oil and gas leases on Jan. 6.
Biden taps former Obama adviser BlackRock exec Brian Deese to lead National Economic Council
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Brian Deese to leads the National Economic Council under his administration.
Senate clears Trump Federal Reserve nominee Chris Waller
One of Trump's two nominees for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors made the cut.
Biden indicates he supports raising tax rates to Bush-era highs
President-elect Joe Biden suggested this week that he supports returning individual and corporate tax rates to Bush-era highs even though his economic agenda likely hinges on the outcome of two Georgia runoff elections in January.
Trump playbook? Biden deploys 'America first' phrase regarding China policy
President-elect Joe Biden says a major priority of his once he enters office is to get the U.S. “back on the same page with our allies,” but is assuming one aspect of President Trump’s “America First” strategy when it comes to China.
FCC commissioner concerned about Biden administration’s ‘deep ties’ to Silicon Valley
Americans should be worried about the close ties between Big Tech and key members of the incoming Biden administration, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr told "Cavuto: Coast to Coast" Wedneday.
Disney's Bob Iger says he would consider role in Biden administration: Report
Iger, 69, served as CEO of Disney from 2000 until early 2020.
Facebook oversight board's first cases draw skepticism
Facebook's Independent Oversight Board has announced the first six cases that it plans to review.
Biden says he won't immediately remove Trump's tariffs on China
Biden said he wants to conduct a full review of the existing agreement with China before making any decisions and consult with America's traditional Asian and European allies to "develop a coherent strategy."
SBA releases detailed information on more small business borrowers under pandemic relief effort
Judge ordered release of detailed PPP data in response to lawsuit by news organizations under Freedom of Information Act
Goya CEO: Greatest economy on Earth is losing its freedom
Goya CEO Bob Unanue says his company has done well despite social media backlash for meeting with President Trump, but he is concerned for the nation.
Biden would not immediately remove Phase 1 trade agreement with China: NYT
China agreed to increase purchases of American products and services by at least $200 billion over 2020 and 2021
Warren presses Fed chairman on need to cancel student loan debt
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., continued her push for the cancelation of student loan debt Tuesday, making her case to Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell that President-elect Joe Biden should immediately take action when he takes office in January.
Canceling student loan debt could benefit wealthy Americans the most
President-elect Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure from progressives to cancel student loan debt on his first day in the White House – but doing so may disproportionately benefit wealthy Americans, according to a new analysis.
Powell, warning of moderating economic recovery, says outlook is 'extraordinarily uncertain'
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned the pace of the U.S. economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic has moderated in recent months and said the outlook remains "extraordinarily uncertain" amid a recent surge in infections across the country.
Mnuchin touts economic growth while warning of dangers of new coronavirus restrictions
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin touted continued economic growth as the country recovers from being shut down earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic while warning that new restrictive measures are impeding that progress.
The return of the Obama economists
If Joe Biden is trying to distinguish his emerging administration from Barack Obama’s, he hasn’t succeeded in the choice of economic advisers.
Fed extends emergency lending programs past Dec. 31
The move was lauded by the Federal Reserve Board, which urged the renewal of the programs to provide a strong safety net during the pandemic.
Why Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary is the perfect choice at the perfect time
Janet Yellen, Joe Biden's pick for Treasury, thoroughly understands the need for a strong fiscal response to COVID and can do a good job explaining to the public as well as to observers on Wall Street and elsewhere.
Trump to add China's SMIC and CNOOC to defense blacklist: sources
The move brings the total number of companies affected by such DOD designations to 35.
















