WASHINGTON
The Senate confirmed Gary Gensler as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in a 53-45 vote.
Sen. Sherrod Brown is demanding answers from Credit Suisse and other banks on their activities related to failed asset manager Archegos.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is giving the U.S. a leading role in working with G-20 nations to find an appropriate minimum corporate tax.
Sen. Pat Toomey wants the San Francisco Fed to provide documents related to the bank's focus on climate change and social justice issues.
The Senate confirmed Wally Adeyemo as deputy secretary of treasury in a voice vote.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen suggested she may not favor singling out the world's biggest asset manager for tougher oversight.
Marty Walsh will take over as the next secretary of the Department of Labor, following a 68-29 vote by the Senate.
The latest COVID-19 economic package offers relief for single- and multiemployer pension funds.
Potential market weaknesses highlighted by the GameStop trading frenzy brought calls by Washington lawmakers for further investigation.
Julie Su, nominee for deputy labor secretary, if confirmed, would focus on protecting workers and improving retirement saving.
