Trump's Twitter, Facebook accounts could be suspended for a week at a time: Harvard Law's Vivek Wadhwa
Harvard Law School Distinguished Fellow Vivek Wadhwa weighed in on Twitter and Facebook locking President Trump’s accounts, saying he anticipates "more clamping down" from the social media platforms.
Shopify closes websites associated with Trump following riots
Shopify has closed websites associated with President Donald Trump following the riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Twitter, Facebook under pressure from both sides after locking Trump accounts
Facebook and Twitter are under pressure from both sides after locking President Trump out of his social media accounts.
US weighs adding Alibaba, Tencent to China stock ban
Agencies debate impact on U.S. financial markets of potential restrictions
Stock futures gain as Electoral College certifies Biden victory
Financial markets remained steady amid the Capitol Hill lockdown.
Stock futures trade mixed as investors await results of Georgia races, fate of Senate
Investors attempt to handicap the Senate in 2021.
More than 170 business execs urge lawmakers to accept election results
More than 170 business executives are urging lawmakers to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election and stop any further delays "in the orderly transfer of power," they wrote in a letter Monday.
US Treasury announces new sanctions on Iran's steel industry
The U.S. announced a fresh wave of sanctions against Iran on Tuesday-- this time aimed at 17 companies that supply the regime with materials for the steel industry.
IBM hires Gary Cohn, former Trump economic adviser
Former Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn is adding IBM to his resume.
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.
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
US economy's wild ride during COVID pandemic gives clues for 2021
For the economy, 2021 should be a less volatile year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.