Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Harris-Walz presidential ticket: Texas: The Issue Is

Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about what he thinks of the new ticket and his outlook on November.

Federal Reserve sees progress with inflation, hinting that a rate cut is near

The Federal Reserve said progress was made to lower inflation, suggesting that the central bank is moving closer to cutting its key interest rate for the first time in four years.

US national debt tops $35 trillion, hitting new record

The U.S. gross national debt hit $35,001,278,179,208.67 on Monday, according to the Treasury Department.

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates.

Social Security just announced a change for millions of beneficiaries

Millions of Social Security recipients must switch to a new Login.gov portal to continue accessing their online account information, as announced by the Social Security Administration.

Immigration needed for economy to continue growing, Dallas Federal Reserve says

A new report says because of an aging population and fewer births, economic growth in the U.S. cannot continue as it has without immigrants filling the workforce.

U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.1% with 206,000 jobs added in June

U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, while April and May job data was revised down, average hourly earnings increased by 3.9%, and hiring was strong in government, social assistance, and health care, influencing potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Fed holds interest rates steady, projects just one cut this year

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady for the seventh straight time and scaled back the outlook for rate reductions later this year as high inflation lingers.

Here's who's hiring teens this summer –  and which jobs pay the most

Young workers account for about a third of all new hires each June. Here's which jobs hire the most teens – and which ones pay the most.

U.S. economy adds 272,000 jobs in May, but unemployment rate rises to 4%

The latest reports show companies hiring more people in May than anticipated, despite continuing inflation and high interest rates. While the economy is still growing, there are ongoing concerns.

Reports: McDonald's planning $5 meal deal to win back customers

McDonald's is reportedly introducing a $5 meal deal in an effort to attract customers deterred by recent price increases.