Biden White House's ties to Big Tech are detailed in new disclosures
National security adviser Jake Sullivan served on an advisory council for Microsoft last year.
Justice Department investigating Visa over debit-card practices
The Justice Department is investigating whether Visa Inc. is engaging in anticompetitive practices in the debit-card market, according to people familiar with the matter.
Peloton accident that killed child under investigation by US consumer watchdog
Peloton CEO John Foley also disclosed that the company has been made aware of "only a small handful of incidents" where children have been injured from the Tread+.
Boeing faces new hurdle in delivering Dreamliners: WSJ
Federal air-safety regulators have stripped Boeing Co.’s authority to inspect and sign off on several newly produced 787 Dreamliners, part of heightened scrutiny of production problems that have halted deliveries of the popular wide-body jets.
Biden admin to be sued by red states over revocation of Keystone XL permit, suit argues president lacks authority
A group of red states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Biden administration for revoking the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, which the president did via executive order on his first day in office.
What to do if you are a victim of unemployment fraud
The FTC's identity theft website allows individuals to report fraud and determine best practices.
Auto industry urges emissions deal weaker than Obama's
It could result in two different sets of standards which could drive up vehicle prices
Jet Blue founder's Breeze Airways cleared for takeoff by DOT
According to an application submitted last year, the airline plans to fly to “neglected, forgotten markets” in 2021 using smaller planes to reduce costs. Breeze's initial markets will be underserved city-pairs that are currently without nonstop service, including destinations east of the Mississippi river and in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic region.
Bye, Bismarck: 144 cities could lose status as metro areas
Under the new proposal, a metro area would have to have at least 100,000 people in its core city to count as an MSA, double the 50,000-person threshold that has been in place for the past 70 years
Microsoft, Wells Fargo satisfied Trump Labor Department on hiring more Black employees
The agency closed the inquiries into Wells Fargo and Microsoft in October and December.
Biden sees ‘no time to waste,’ urges senate to pass $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package
After the House passed the legislation, the president says, ‘If we act quickly, decisively and boldly, we can finally get ahead of this virus’
Boeing will pay $6.6M to settle FAA allegations
The FAA said Thursday that Boeing managers failed to put adequate priority on living up to the earlier settlement and complying with FAA regulations
California law would fine department stores $1,000 for separating toys by gender
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize department stores for separating children’s toys, clothing, and other items by gender.
Postmaster General DeJoy hits back at lawmakers: 'Get used to me'
DeJoy has come under heavy criticism for a series of operational changes that slowed mail before the 2020 elections.
Progressives threaten support for COVID-19 relief package if Dems drop $15 minimum wage hike
Progressives are threatening to withhold support for the COVID relief package if the measure doesn't include a long-sought minimum wage increase.
Nursing homes at risk of closure amid Cuomo scandal, financial loss
Since the beginning of the outbreak, long-term care residences, staff and resources have been stretched thin to fight the virus, and the additional costs have amplified the financial deficits that facilities have seen in the years building up.
Veterans to receive new banking, financial service options from Department of Veteran's Affairs
The VA delivers approximately $118 billion annually in benefits and services for veterans and their families, ranging from disability compensation, pension and fiduciary, education, home loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation and employment, life insurance, and transition and economic development.
Sen. Manchin holds key to Biden's progressive agenda
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin’s position as a moderate Democrat in the red state of West Virginia has propped him up to be a powerful man in Washington these days.
White House ramps up effort to tackle automotive chip shortage
The White House has also tasked U.S. embassies to identify how foreign countries and companies that produce chips can help resolve the global shortage
Charlie Hurt pegs Cuomo COVID nursing home cover-up as ‘criminal'
The decision by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration to withhold details about the number of nursing home residents who died as a result of the coronavirus pandemic is "criminal," Fox News contributor Charlie Hurt claimed Monday.