Azar celebrates vaccination of NY health worker: 'It's the American people's vaccine'
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar celebrated the first coronavirus vaccination of a New York health care worker.
White House confirms cyberattack report on U.S. Treasury by foreign government
“The United States government is aware of these reports and we are taking all necessary steps to identify and remedy any possible issues related to this situation,” National Security Council spokesman John Ullyot told FOX Business in a statement.
Restaurants under coronavirus lockdown should consider bankruptcy: consultant
Bankruptcy isn’t admitting defeat, it’s a strategy to succeed.
First COVID vaccination in US may be given Monday: Alex Azar
The Food and Drug Administration will grant emergency-use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Friday.
Texas launching rapid coronavirus testing program for small businesses
A pilot program in Texas will equip small businesses with COVID-19 rapid tests for their employees.
FCC slams states caught abusing 911 dispatch funds for 'other purposes'
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday condemned states that have been caught using 911 dispatch fees for “other purposes,” saying that the misuse of funds is particularly egregious as the nation struggles to clamp down on the pandemic.
U.S. Postal Service delays next-generation mail truck contract award again due to coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the U.S. Postal Service to delay an award for a next-generation truck that will replace its aging Grumman Long Life Vehicle.
Health care industry faces greater scrutiny around payments to doctors to promote products
The special fraud alert by the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—its first in six years—will at minimum prompt pharmaceutical and medical-device companies to take a hard look at the policies and controls associated with their speaker programs, compliance professionals say.
Amazon workers, community members protest outside Jeff Bezos' NYC home for better COVID-19 protections
The workers are calling for state lawmakers to pass the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, otherwise known as the NY HERO Act. The legislation would mandate the Departments of Labor and Health to implement minimum standards for workplace safety, enforceable through significant fines. Regulations would include protocols on testing, PPE, social distancing, hand hygiene, disinfection and engineering controls.
Former California pension CIO scrutinized for China ties was highest paid state employee: watchdog
The former chief investment officer of the nation's largest public pension fund who resigned suddenly in August amid questions about his ties to China was California's highest-paid California state employee in 2019, according to watchdog Transparent California.
Obama criticizes Americans for liking 'cheap gas and big cars' more than 'the environment'
Former President Barack Obama, in his latest memoir, criticized Americans for liking “cheap gas and big cars” more than they care about “the environment” – even during a catastrophic event like the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Moderna to request emergency authorization of coronavirus vaccine
Moderna is asking the Food and Drug Administration for emergency approval of its coronavirus vaccine, the Cambridge, Mass.-based biotech firm announced Monday.
FCC affirms ZTE poses US national security threat
The FCC on Dec. 10 will vote on rules to help carriers remove and replace equipment from companies posing security risks from networks
John Kerry exits climate advisory board to join Biden administration
John Kerry will resign from his role as chairman of a climate advisory board to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest with his role in the Biden administration, FOX Business has confirmed.
Delta, WestJet scrap planned joint venture after US demands
The airlines said in a joint statement they remain committed to developing a joint venture "but in the meantime will explore deepening the alliance."
Trump, Xi to meet at virtual Asia Pacific forum as trade spat endures
Asia Pacific leaders have called for more open and multilateral trade to support the economic recovery
Mnuchin pulls plug on some pandemic lending programs that Fed considers essential
Key pandemic lending programs at the Federal Reserve would expire on Dec. 31
Pfizer to seek FDA sign-off today for emergency COVID-19 vaccine usage
Pfizer and BioNTech said Friday that they intend to file a request for emergency use authorization in the U.S.
New York county sheriff calls Cuomo’s holiday gathering limit ‘unconstitutional’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has set a limit of 10 people at holiday celebrations amid a recent spike in coronavirus cases.
Dish CEO Charlie Ergen in hot water, could face billions in clawback to FCC
Dish CEO Ergen slapped by FCC, AT&T-DirecTV execs now on edge.