Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
Mega Millions surges to $714 million ahead of Tuesday drawing
The lottery cash prize has soared after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from last week’s drawing.
The lottery cash prize has soared after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from last week’s drawing.
Gas drives September inflation as other costs decline
The Consumer Price Index was released more than a week late due to the government shutdown, showing that inflation rose 3% in September. Latest data presents a murky economic picture: Gas prices rose, while the costs for rent & some services declined.
The Consumer Price Index was released more than a week late due to the government shutdown, showing that inflation rose 3% in September. Latest data presents a murky economic picture: Gas prices rose, while the costs for rent & some services declined.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Mystery Trump ally donates $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid shutdown chaos
A mystery Trump ally has donated $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid the government shutdown chaos.
A mystery Trump ally has donated $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid the government shutdown chaos.
Monthly payments to disabled Veterans and military retirees will increase in 2026
Veterans receiving disability payments and military retirees will see a new cost of living adjustment (COLA) starting in January.
Veterans receiving disability payments and military retirees will see a new cost of living adjustment (COLA) starting in January.
Your tax refund could be bigger in 2026 – here's how
Americans may see a boost in next year’s refunds in part due to provisions in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" legislation. Here’s what you need to know.
Americans may see a boost in next year’s refunds in part due to provisions in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" legislation. Here’s what you need to know.
Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2026: How much you'll get
The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.
The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.
September CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Inflation in the U.S. increased in September, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for gas, food and groceries.
Inflation in the U.S. increased in September, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for gas, food and groceries.
These are the 14 billion-dollar weather disasters of 2025, according to data
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
Mega Millions surges to $680 million; ninth largest in lottery history
Lottery players will have an opportunity to claim the massive cash prize for the next drawing on Friday night.
Lottery players will have an opportunity to claim the massive cash prize for the next drawing on Friday night.
Here's who's bearing the brunt of tariffs, according to Goldman Sachs
Here's who is expected to absorb 55% of tariff burden by end of 2025.
Here's who is expected to absorb 55% of tariff burden by end of 2025.
H-1B $100k visa updates from Trump administration
More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.
More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $650 million ahead of Tuesday drawing
The Mega Millions’ most recent prize is the tenth-largest jackpot in the lottery’s history.
The Mega Millions’ most recent prize is the tenth-largest jackpot in the lottery’s history.
Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
How much should you tip bartenders? Experts reveal the real number
Welcome to one of America's latest cultural dilemmas: How much should you tip your bartender?
Welcome to one of America's latest cultural dilemmas: How much should you tip your bartender?
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
These states get the most Social Security benefits
The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.
The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.