Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree
From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.
From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.
Inflation holds steady as consumer prices rose 2.4% in February - See what's costing more at the grocery store
Inflation in the U.S. increased in February, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Consumers are paying more for food and energy.
Inflation in the U.S. increased in February, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Consumers are paying more for food and energy.
Southern California gas prices surge to highest levels since early 2024: See a county-by-county breakdown
Southern California gas prices have hit two-year highs in March 2026, with Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties seeing surges due to Middle East tensions and refinery closures.
Southern California gas prices have hit two-year highs in March 2026, with Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties seeing surges due to Middle East tensions and refinery closures.
Target slashes prices on thousands of items heading into spring
Target is cutting prices to more than 3,000 on-trend items across apparel, home, baby essentials and select food and beverage products heading into spring.
Target is cutting prices to more than 3,000 on-trend items across apparel, home, baby essentials and select food and beverage products heading into spring.
Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
Trump's granddaughter Kai faces backlash over taxpayer-funded Erewhon grocery run with Secret Service
Kai Trump is facing backlash after posting a YouTube video showing her $233 luxury grocery run at Erewhon in Santa Monica while accompanied by a taxpayer-funded Secret Service detail.
Kai Trump is facing backlash after posting a YouTube video showing her $233 luxury grocery run at Erewhon in Santa Monica while accompanied by a taxpayer-funded Secret Service detail.
IRS unveils proposed regulations for new Trump Accounts savings program
The IRS and the Treasury Department have released more details about the implementation of Trump Accounts for parents and guardians who want to use the savings accounts for their children.
The IRS and the Treasury Department have released more details about the implementation of Trump Accounts for parents and guardians who want to use the savings accounts for their children.
Sen. Cory Booker proposes ‘Keep Your Pay Act,’ eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know
The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.
The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.
Southern California gas prices skyrocket to record levels amid Middle East war
Experts warn of an "extreme deficit" as shipping remains bottled up in the Strait of Hormuz.
Experts warn of an "extreme deficit" as shipping remains bottled up in the Strait of Hormuz.
Americans tap retirement funds at record rates as mounting financial stress takes toll
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
Chevron warns Newsom’s ‘adversarial’ energy agenda will cripple California economy, send gas prices soaring
Chevron warns that Governor Newsom’s "cap-and-invest" amendments will trigger a California economic crisis, risking 500,000 jobs and spiking gas prices by over $1 per gallon.
Chevron warns that Governor Newsom’s "cap-and-invest" amendments will trigger a California economic crisis, risking 500,000 jobs and spiking gas prices by over $1 per gallon.
US employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment slightly higher at 4.4%
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Friday shows American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Friday shows American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.
Iran War sends gas prices jumping across Southern California
Average gas prices in Los Angeles and Orange counties recorded their biggest increases since 2023.
Average gas prices in Los Angeles and Orange counties recorded their biggest increases since 2023.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.