Waffle House will raise wages for tipped workers amid labor advocacy efforts
See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Popular fast-food chain Waffle House is raising wages for its more than 40,000 employees, a move that comes after a year of persistent pressure from labor unions. Waffle House CEO Joe Rogers III spoke to employees in a video announcement, announcing that starting this month, base wages will rise to […]
Biden touts efforts to preserve Black history ahead of Juneteenth
The White House on Monday announced a new initiative to preserve Black history just days before Juneteenth Independence Day. President Biden recognized Juneteenth as a federal holiday in 2021. The day commemorates the day the last enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their emancipation. “This is not a national holiday or a day off, […]
Robinhood expands crypto efforts with $200M purchase of Bitstamp
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) joins “Making Money” to discuss a new bill aimed at protecting Americans’ privacy in digital currencies. Robinhood Markets announced on Thursday that it was acquiring Bitstamp. The company said in a press release that it will pay approximately $200 million in cash as part of the deal to become the owner […]
Meta, Mark Zuckerberg face shareholder pressure over efforts to protect kids online
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg faces a possible rebellion at the company’s annual meeting on Wednesday as shareholders pressure the company to be more transparent about its efforts to protect children online. A group led by Lysette Cooper, vice chair of Franklin Templeton subsidiary Fiduciary Trust International and the parent of a child sexual abuse […]
NYC Chef Arrested As Alleged Drug Ring Leader, Previously Advocated Anti-Drug Efforts
Police arrested a celebrity Staten Island chef on Wednesday on suspicion of leading a drug ring, according to the New York Post. Ettore Mazzei was arrested on suspicion of leading a drug trade and exploiting drug addicts as “slaves.” according to According to the New York Post, Mazzei was arrested following an overnight raid on […]
Pentagon’s DEI efforts under scrutiny as House investigators launch new oversight probe
First appearance on Fox: The House Oversight Committee is launching an investigation into the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on the U.S. military. Rep. Glenn Grossman (R-Wis.) and Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), the chairs of the Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on National Security and Military Personnel, each lead the Department of Defense on […]
Biden’s privilege claim mirrors Trump efforts, but now treated differently by Dems, media: McCarthy
One legal expert says President Biden’s assertion of executive privilege to block the release of records of his meeting with special counsel Robert Hur is an indication that former President Trump exercised privilege while in the White House. There are some similarities with the previous attempt. Biden’s transcript of his interview with Herr has already […]
South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building with 33 dead, 19 missing
An exhaustive search for a missing construction worker trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in South Africa is coming to an end. On May 6th, an unfinished five-story apartment building collapsed in George City, killing at least 33 people. The death toll is expected to rise to more than 50 as operations move […]
Biden highlights police funding, gun control efforts at National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
President Biden spoke at the National Peace Police Memorial Service at the Capitol on Wednesday, paying tribute to police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. In remarks at an annual event hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Biden highlighted his visit to North Carolina just a few weeks ago […]
‘Virtually Impossible’: Chuck Schumer Shoots Down Efforts To Streamline Permitting Process For Key Energy Projects
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer effectively declared major permitting reform dead on Monday, Politico reported. It will be “virtually impossible” to reach a bipartisan permitting reform deal in the near future, Schumer told Politico. Permitting reform, which could benefit both green and fossil fuel-related energy projects, has been a topic of interest to some lawmakers […]