U.S. President Donald Trump departs the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump, a man hyperaware of his achievements and place in history, added a first to his record on Wednesday. A week before he will […]
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq close slightly higher, led by tech shares
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed slightly higher on Wednesday, led by tech shares, as traders kept an eye on interest rates, the political uncertainty coming out of Washington and a still raging pandemic. The broader market index gained 0.2% to end the day at 3,809.84, and the tech-heavy […]
What COVID-19 cases after Capitol lockdown say about the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine
House Democrats are raising concern over safety measures on Capitol Hill after three lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19 following last week’s deadly assault. All three had received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine in recent weeks. Dr. Leo Nissola, a medical expert and immunotherapy scientist, joined CBSN to discuss […]
The unemployment rate is above 20% for the lowest-paid workers, Fed’s Brainard says
Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard speaks at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., March 1, 2017. Brian Snyder | Reuters Unemployment for the lowest-paid workers in the U.S. is above 20%, a figure that Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said underscores […]
Fear grips Capitol Hill: “Untouchable? We’re all touchable now”
Washington — The attack on the Capitol a week ago has left lawmakers with a heightened sense of vulnerability about their own security — and fresh questions about whether their own leaders and the U.S. Capitol Police are adequately equipped to handle those concerns. The sense of unease has […]
‘The president’s words matter’: Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf
Wolf , who is leaving the department this week, spoke with ABC News Wednesday. January 13, 2021, 8:03 PM • 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Just two days after he announced his resignation and as the House debates the second impeachment of President Donald Trump, […]
House preparing to impeach Trump for 2nd time as GOP support grows
The Democratic-led House is preparing to impeach President Trump for the second time, charging him with incitement of insurrection. Unlike last year’s impeachment, this one is gaining support from a number of Republicans. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest. Free America Network Articles
GameStop stock whips skeptics with surge of up to 94%
Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. GameStop Corp. shares soared to their highest level in more than five years Wednesday as short-sellers betting against the stock scrambled for the exit. Continue Reading Below Shares of the Grapevine, Texas-based video-game retailer surged as much […]
Max Levchin’s Affirm pops nearly 100% after market debut
Affirm Holdings Inc. website home screen on a laptop computer in an arranged photograph taken in Little Falls, New Jersey, U.S., on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of payments company Affirm soared more than 103% in its initial public offering on the Nasdaq, […]
Trump urges ‘no violence’ as he faces historic 2nd impeachment
On Tuesday, he called the Democrats’ impeachment effort “dangerous.” January 13, 2021, 7:26 PM • 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article As President Donald Trump faced a second impeachment following the violent Capitol riots last week, the lame-duck president remained out of sight and White House […]