Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Grocery bills are most expensive in these major cities, analysis finds
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
President Trump ramps up tariffs on pasta and copper
The White House is ramping up tariffs again and this time your favorite pasta product could get caught in the crossfire. A separate tax on copper imports is already being felt.
The White House is ramping up tariffs again and this time your favorite pasta product could get caught in the crossfire. A separate tax on copper imports is already being felt.
Trump threatens mass firings and program cuts as government shutdown begins
A federal government shutdown has begun, leading to the furlough of over half a million employees, an immediate halt to small business loans, and threats of mass, permanent program cuts and firings by the Trump administration.
A federal government shutdown has begun, leading to the furlough of over half a million employees, an immediate halt to small business loans, and threats of mass, permanent program cuts and firings by the Trump administration.
How the government shutdown will impact the economy
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
SNAP benefits increase Wednesday: These are the new amounts in Texas
The increase comes a month after changes to federal work requirements for SNAP took effect.
The increase comes a month after changes to federal work requirements for SNAP took effect.
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.
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 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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Texas job growth and construction activity have slowed, according to a Dallas Fed report, with tariffs and economic uncertainty cited as major contributing factors.