Schumer says Senate may work into August to pass infrastructure plan, reconciliation bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Friday that Democrats may work into August in order to pass both a bipartisan infrastructure package and a separate reconciliation bill that would dramatically expand the government-funded safety net.
Biden policies are not about economics: Mick Mulvaney
Former Office of Management and Budget Director and former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney weighs in on Biden’s economic policies.
San Diego officials criticize per-mile tax proposal over privacy, funding concerns
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) proposal seeks to apply a fee to drivers for a set price-per-mile traveled within the county.
Indian food restaurant chain hiring teens with added incentives to keep business running
Curry Up Now owner told FOX Business that he is growing the workforce after shifting his focus to teenage employees.
Calls for fourth stimulus check are ‘totally detached from reality’: Brenberg
The King’s College in Manhattan Business Professor Brian Brenberg weighs in on a Change.org petition calling for another stimulus check.
Washington’s massive spending plans are weakening US economic foundation, watchdog warns
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas discusses growing national debt as result of big government spending plans.
Biden's $6T budget would cut GDP but reduce nation's debt over long term, study shows
President Biden has unveiled a sweeping $6 trillion budget that would slash economic growth in the long run, even as it substantially reduced the public debt level, according to a new analysis published Tuesday morning.
New York City official proposes pilot program for 24-hour 'entertainment districts'
The New York City Office of Nightlife has proposed pilot programs for 24-hour nightlife zones that would abolish "last call" at some bars and clubs.
US deficit projected to hit $3T in 2021 after Biden's coronavirus relief bill
The U.S. budget deficit is expected to reach $3 trillion again this year, according to the Congressional Budget Office, a 33% increase from its previous projection as it takes into account Presiv
Biden touts better-than-expected June jobs report: 'Our economy is on the move'
President Biden on Friday took a victory lap after the better-than-expected June jobs report, crediting his administration's economic agenda for the strongest hiring gain in 10 months.
June jobs report comes at make-it-or-break-it moment for Biden's economic agenda
The June jobs report comes at a critical time for President Biden, as the White House plows ahead with a sweeping, multitrillion-dollar agenda that would drastically expand the government-funded social safety net while redistributing billions from corporations and the top sliver of wealthy Americans.
Surfside condo collapse: Biden says federal government may cover 100% of search expenses for next 30 days
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrived in Florida one week after the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo complex. The president met with rescue workers and local leadership as they continue searching the rubble for survivors.
House passes $715B transportation, water bill amid bipartisan infrastructure push
The Democratic-controlled House voted on Thursday to approve a $715 billion transportation and water infrastructure bill, a five-year initiative focused on rebuilding the nation's roads, rail, public transit and water systems.
McConnell lauds Bill Clinton's treasury secretary for hyperinflation warning
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gave "kudos" to former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers – a stalwart of the Obama and Clinton administrations – for his recent warnings about hyperinflation as President Biden pushes forward with his massive, multitrillion-dollar economic agenda.
Varney: The left will try to grab Wall Street wealth
FOX Business’ Stuart Varney argues Democrats will respond to rising stock market wealth with more taxes.
Dems spending 'way above our means' with 'socialist agenda': Rep. Gimenez
Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., on President Biden's $1.2T bipartisan infrastructure plan.
McConnell blasts Dems' infrastructure strategy, accuses Schumer, Pelosi of holding bipartisan deal ‘hostage’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday ripped Democratic leaders for trying to push a bipartisan infrastructure package through Congress in tandem with a sweeping, multitrillion-dollar reconciliation bill that would dramatically expand the social safety net and fight climate change.
AOC warns Biden about compromising on infrastructure package: 'This is our one big shot'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez cautioned President Biden against compromising on a bipartisan infrastructure package, calling on the White House to avoid being "limited by Republicans" on the size and scope of the next economic spending bill.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may be pilfered by government, Mark Calabria says
Mark Calabria, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), on Friday suggested that the government could pilfer Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Varney: Confused about infrastructure? Join the club
FOX Business' Stuart Varney argues Democrats' infrastructure plans are confusing and muddled.