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Trump announces additional 100% China tariff starting Nov. 1
Former Assistant Secretary for International Markets at the U.S. Treasury Mitchell Silk joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss China’s faltering economy, the high-stakes trade talks and how U.S. leverage could shift the balance of power. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social Friday to announce the U.S. will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports […]
Prediction market traders wager millions on government shutdown length
Fox News’ Chad Pergram reports the latest on the negotiations after speaking with Republican and Democratic leadership. Traders on prediction markets are betting the federal government shutdown will stretch beyond three weeks, with lawmakers still deadlocked on a funding plan and the Senate not scheduled to vote again until next Tuesday. Traders on Kalshi give […]
Sweden’s socialist experiment failed with 500% interest rates in 1992
FOX Business anchor David Asman joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to break down his new series examining socialism’s global failures as the ideology gains traction in the U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and a lot of other socialists didn’t do their homework when they were praising European socialism. “We should look to countries like Denmark, like Sweden […]
Federal deficit hits $1.8 trillion with record debt interest costs
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas warns that the nation’s $38 trillion debt and rising spending are ‘unsustainable,’ urging lawmakers to address entitlement reform and restore fiscal discipline. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Wednesday released data showing the federal government ran a $1.8 trillion budget deficit in fiscal year 2025 amid mounting […]
Boston weighs government-owned grocery stores amid rising food costs: report
Jack Otter leads a ‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panel discussion on Fed cuts, grocery prices, AI, Oracle’s price spike and how Trump’s immigration crackdown is affecting the markets. Boston officials are reportedly weighing the concept of creating government-owned grocery stores to support residents struggling with the rising costs of food. City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and Councilor […]
IRS announces 2026 tax changes with higher standard deductions and brackets
FOX Business’ Gerri Willis has the details on the investment strategy on ‘Varney & Co.’ The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The IRS’ announced changes primarily apply to tax year 2026. The standard deduction, claimed […]
FAA reports air traffic disruptions from staffing shortages nationwide
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discusses the impact the government shutdown is having on airports nationwide and President Donald Trump approving a mineral mining road in Alaska on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported additional air traffic disruptions leading into Wednesday night, as nationwide staffing shortages hit several major control centers, including […]
Alaska mining project aims to reduce foreign critical mineral imports
Energy Fair Trade Coalition executive director Bret Manley explains how Chinas rare earth mineral trade with the U.S. impacts national security on Mornings with Maria. The Trump administration on Monday announced the approval of a mining project in Alaska and took a stake in a Canadian company that will potentially develop portions of the project […]
Connecticut governor suggests Mamdani win could trigger financial instability
Economist Steve Moore discusses New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s platform on ‘The Bottom Line.’ Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has cautioned about a Zohran Mamdani victory in the New York City mayoral race given the impact his policies could have on Wall Street. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Lamont also alluded to […]
Kentucky sues Roblox over child safety concerns and predator risks
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discuss President Donald Trump’s push for NATO allies and the legacy of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on ‘Kudlow.’ FIRST ON FOX: Kentucky brought a civil lawsuit on Monday against Roblox alleging the massive gaming platform is not safe for children, joining a growing list […]