Bianca Facchinei

Bianca Facchinei

Politics Reporter

Bianca is a national correspondent for Scripps News in the Washington bureau, where she covers the economy. She frequently reports on the biggest financial issues facing Americans including inflation, jobs, and wages. Bianca also serves as fill-in anchor for live and recorded programming. She joined Scripps News in April 2018.

Recent Work
People watch as the sun sets
Jeff Chiu / APLife

Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment To Be Announced Thursday

Man working on a laptop at a coffee shop.
Ben Chrisman / APBusiness

'Zoom Towns' Offering Incentives To Attract Remote Workers

The Twitter logo on a screen of the New York Stock Exchange.
Seth Wenig / APBusiness

Report: Elon Musk Proposes Going Ahead With Deal To Buy Twitter

Students walking on a college campus
NewsyU.S.

Government Announcing More Student Loan Forgiveness Details In October

A for sale sign is posted in front of a home
Rich Pedroncelli / APPolitics

Federal Reserve Attacks Inflation With Another Big Hike, Expects More

Donald Trump, right, sits with his children, from left, Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Ivanka Trump.
Evan Vucci / APPolitics

New York Attorney General Sues Donald Trump And His Company

Used cars on a car lot
Marta Lavandier / APBusiness

Car Buyers Left With Few Options As Difficult Auto Market Persists

Clean Is Mandatory Owner Andre Scott gives a customer a haircut
NewsyScience and Health

Nonprofit Trains Black Barbers To Be Mental Health Advocates

The New York Stock Exchange floor.
Richard Drew / APBusiness

Stocks Edge Higher On Wall Street After Painful Sell-Off

Hiring sign is displayed outside of a retail store in Vernon Hills
Nam Y. Huh / APBusiness

Why Are We Scared Of A Recession?

Kia Neros that are part of the Lyft ride-hailing fleet sit unused in a lot near Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.
David Zalubowski / APBusiness

How Are Gig Workers Faring In Today’s Economy?

A couple holding their newborn daughter and toddler son
Jacquelyn Martin / APPolitics

Washington, D.C., 'Baby Bonds' Program Aims To Close Wealth Gap

Now hiring sign
Bianca Facchinei / NewsyBusiness

New Data Shows How Americans Are Handling Inflation

Market data is displayed at the New York Stock Exchange.
Seth Wenig / APBusiness

Higher Interests Rates Are On The Horizon

Back-to-school supplies in a store
Bill Sikes / APU.S.

Social Media Influencers Helping Teachers Prepare For School Year

A combination of file photos show the signs of CVS, Walmart and Walgreens.
AP PhotoBusiness

Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Ordered To Pay $650M To Rectify Opioid Abuse

A Peloton logo is seen on the company's stationary bicycle
Jeff Chiu / APBusiness

Why Are Layoffs On The Rise?

The Netflix logo
Jenny Kane / APLife

Keeping Track Of Subscriptions

A mechanic refills oil in a car.
APLife

Complaints, Scams Rising In The High-Priced Consumer Market

Shipping containers in port
Damian Dovarganes / APBusiness

Checking Up On Global Supply Chains

A man receives a haircut
Rich Pedroncelli / APLife

Explaining U.S. Tipping Practices

A man shops at a supermarket.
Andres Kudacki / APBusiness

U.S. Economy Shrank 0.9% Last Quarter, Its 2nd Straight Drop

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Manuel Balce Ceneta / APPolitics

Fed Unleashes Another Big Rate Hike In Bid To Curb Inflation

U.S. currency
Elise Amendola / APU.S.

Why Are More States Requiring Personal Finance Education?

Home for sale
John Raoux / APBusiness

U.S. Home Sales Fell In June As Prices Reach New Heights

An in vitro fertilization embryologist works on a petri dish at a fertility clinic.
APPolitics

Patients Worry How Overturning Of Roe Could Affect IVF

A food bank
Tony Dejak / APBusiness

What's Tanking American Confidence In The Economy?

Consumer shopping in a store
David Zalubowski / APBusiness

U.S. Retail Sales Up 1% In June, Easing Fears Of A Recession

Abortion rights activists protest outside the Supreme Court.
Jose Magana / APPolitics

Companies Are Supporting Abortion Care, But Do Their Benefits Follow?

The New York Stock Exchange
Julia Nikhinson / APBusiness

Why Are Financial Markets So Volatile?