Economy - Page 70

SEN DAVE McCORMICK: Prediction markets are booming. Washington must catch up

May 6, 2026

SEN DAVE McCORMICK: Prediction markets are booming. Washington must catch up

The Prediction Market Act aims to protect consumers, set ethical guardrails for public officials, and keep the U.S. at the forefront of innovation.

AOC-backed $25 minimum wage plan sounds great — but at what cost?

May 6, 2026

AOC-backed $25 minimum wage plan sounds great — but at what cost?

A proposal to more than triple the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour sparks debate over inflation risks, job losses and small business impacts.

Agriculture secretary raises concerns over Chinese ownership of US farmland

May 5, 2026

Agriculture secretary raises concerns over Chinese ownership of US farmland

Fox News senior national correspondent Rich Edson reports on the Justice Department opening an antitrust investigation into the meatpacking industry on ‘Special Report.’

New York Times sued by federal government over alleged 'DEI-related' employment discrimination

May 5, 2026

New York Times sued by federal government over alleged 'DEI-related' employment discrimination

The New York Times is being sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over alleged "DEI-related" employment discrimination.

‘Pawn Stars’ icon PRAISES Trump: ‘BEST PRESIDENT EVER’

May 5, 2026

‘Pawn Stars’ icon PRAISES Trump: ‘BEST PRESIDENT EVER’

‘Pawn Stars’ icon Rick Harrison called President Donald Trump the ‘best president ever’ during a small business event at the White House.

NYC grocers sound alarm on Mamdani's supermarket plan: 'We'll lose customers'

May 5, 2026

NYC grocers sound alarm on Mamdani's supermarket plan: 'We'll lose customers'

NYC Mayor Mamdani's city-run grocery store proposal draws pushback from East Harlem small business owners who say the area is already well served.

Woman objected to trans sex offender roommate — then she was sent back to prison, legal group says

May 4, 2026

Woman objected to trans sex offender roommate — then she was sent back to prison, legal group says

Conservative legal group demands Bureau of Prisons records after a woman was allegedly re-incarcerated for objecting to a male roommate assignment.

Warren pushed ‘free and easy’ IRS filing system, but docs reveal what she used instead

May 4, 2026

Warren pushed ‘free and easy’ IRS filing system, but docs reveal what she used instead

Elizabeth Warren didn't use the free government tax-filing system she promoted when Direct File became available in Massachusetts, records show.

Former Clinton pollster says Democratic Party rhetoric has moved ‘aggressively left’

May 4, 2026

Former Clinton pollster says Democratic Party rhetoric has moved ‘aggressively left’

Fox News contributor Karl Rove and former Clinton pollster Mark Penn discuss how gas prices and inflation are shaping voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 midterm elections on ‘The Story.’

Spirit Airlines chaos could be big loss for budget travelers as they fight for answers

May 4, 2026

Spirit Airlines chaos could be big loss for budget travelers as they fight for answers

Spirit Airlines' abrupt shutdown sparks debate among experts and travelers over whether U.S. airfares will rise without the presence of the ultra-low-cost carrier.