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New York ‘crippled,’ Florida ‘flourishing’: Ex-McDonald's CEO

June 10, 2021

New York ‘crippled,’ Florida ‘flourishing’: Ex-McDonald's CEO

Former McDonald's USA CEO Ed Rensi argued Thursday on "Fox & Friends" that Florida is "flourishing" and New York is "absolutely crippled" because of "poor state, city, and federal leadership" throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

MI restaurant owner slams 'shocking' double standard by Gov. Whitmer

May 25, 2021

MI restaurant owner slams 'shocking' double standard by Gov. Whitmer

A Michigan restaurant owner blasted what he called a “shocking” double standard by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and called her out for being pictured inside a restaurant in a large group in violation of her own coronavirus restrictions.

NY gyms fully reopen, but getting people back is a 'different story'

May 19, 2021

NY gyms fully reopen, but getting people back is a 'different story'

New York gyms have fully reopened to max capacity after COVID lockdown - but getting customers back is a "different story," according to one company owner.

California small businesses rip Newsom over more stimulus checks: 'We want to work'

May 14, 2021

California small businesses rip Newsom over more stimulus checks: 'We want to work'

Small business owner Pam Nusser and California gubernatorial candidate John Cox react to Gov. Newsom announcing more stimulus checks ahead of the recall vote.

Biden's American Rescue Plan unemployment-benefit extension making it difficult to find workers, employers say

May 12, 2021

Biden's American Rescue Plan unemployment-benefit extension making it difficult to find workers, employers say

Some U.S. small business and restaurant owners claim President Biden's unemployment benefit extension is making it difficult to hire new workers.

Karol Markowicz: It's our patriotic duty to shop local and quit Amazon

May 11, 2021

Karol Markowicz: It's our patriotic duty to shop local and quit Amazon

New York Post columnist and self-described "Amazon addict," Karol Markowicz told "Tucker Carlson Tonight" why post-COVID priority one should be shopping in "your own neighborhood, in your own town"

Restaurant CEO teams up with Rob Schneider, other celebrities to help struggling businesses in new series

May 8, 2021

Restaurant CEO teams up with Rob Schneider, other celebrities to help struggling businesses in new series

Restauranteur Todd Graves is giving back to struggling small businesses recovering from the coronavirus pandemic in a new discovery+ series.

Oregon small business owner slams governor's new shutdown order: 'Against our constitutional rights'

April 30, 2021

Oregon small business owner slams governor's new shutdown order: 'Against our constitutional rights'

An Oregon small business owner slammed Gov. Kate Brown on "Fox & Friends" Friday for her decision to shut down indoor dining in the state's major cities for a third time while chains like Costco remain open.

Dr. Saphier & Chaffetz: COVID unmasks 'party of science' – here's what we've learned after a year of pandemic

March 24, 2021

Dr. Saphier & Chaffetz: COVID unmasks 'party of science' – here's what we've learned after a year of pandemic

Invoking the mantle of science, politicians have undertaken destructive policies to combat a deadly pandemic. While initial measures taken in haste out of an abundance of caution may have been necessary, now, a year into the pandemic, the science is catching up.

Rep. Mike Garcia: Exporting California's worst ideas – Democrats want to take radical policies nationwide

March 11, 2021

Rep. Mike Garcia: Exporting California's worst ideas – Democrats want to take radical policies nationwide

The politicians running Washington, D.C., are trying to take California national. Unfortunately, it is not the year-round sunshine and ocean breeze they are seeking.