More Americans think US companies benefit from legal immigration, poll finds
While more people think there are advantages of immigrants coming to the U.S. legally to contribute to the economy, others still oppose illegal immigration, according to a recent poll.
What the Fed's interest rate cut means for Texans
Job growth, construction, and financial security have seen recent turmoil in Texas. Here's how the first Fed cut of the year could change things.
Job scams on the rise as layoffs surge in US: How to protect yourself
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment expected to rise in 2026
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Philadelphia is no longer the 'poorest big city in the US,' but who took the top spot?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Inflation rose last month amid weakening job market: How will the Fed respond?
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.
Most Americans believe personal choices keep people in poverty, poll finds
A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.
Americans' support for capitalism drops to new low, poll finds
A recent poll finds that Americans favor small business and free enterprise even though their overall feelings of capitalism has changed compared to past years.
States where unemployment claims are increasing the most
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.
Unemployment up as employers added just 22,000 jobs last month
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, worse than expected and the highest level since 2021.
Trump administration eyes tariff revenue to pay down nation's $32.7 trillion debt
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
Arlington pays off AT&T Stadium debt early, saves $150M in interest
Now that the $325 million debt is paid off a decade ahead of schedule, the tax allocations set aside for its payments will now go towards Globe Life Field construction.
Dallas proposed budget: Safety, sustainability to receive largest investments
Dallas has proposed a $5.2 billion budget for the coming year. Here's how those dollars would be spent.
Dallas Fed Report: Texas job growth slows, construction declines amid economic uncertainty
Texas job growth and construction activity have slowed, according to a Dallas Fed report, with tariffs and economic uncertainty cited as major contributing factors.
Inflation report: July unchanged; Trump tells Powell lower the rate now
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Texas shoppers expected to spend less on tax-free weekend this year
The National Retail Federation believes consumers will spend slightly less during Texas’s tax-free weekend this year as concerns about the impact of tariffs loom.
Texas jobs: How Apple's $600B investment will be spent in the Lone Star State
Texas will be on the receiving end of some massive expansions planned in Apple's four-year plan to up their American manufacturing. Here's a look at what's heading down south.
Sluggish summer in Sin City: Las Vegas sees big drop in tourists
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
Trump calls for Federal Reserve to pull control from Jerome Powell
President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands
The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.