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.
Government shutdown impact on the holiday season
Day 26 and counting of the government shutdown, and there is still zero end in sight. Now, there are new warnings the shutdown could dramatically slow holiday spending.
Day 26 and counting of the government shutdown, and there is still zero end in sight. Now, there are new warnings the shutdown could dramatically slow holiday spending.
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.
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.
How to avoid fake ticket scams ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
AT&T Stadium will be home to nine matches when the World Cup comes to North Texas. With ticket sales ahead of next years event comes the inevitable threat of scammers.
AT&T Stadium will be home to nine matches when the World Cup comes to North Texas. With ticket sales ahead of next years event comes the inevitable threat of scammers.
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.
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.
Here's who's hiring for holidays 2025
Many major retailers and companies are starting to hire workers for the upcoming holiday season.
Many major retailers and companies are starting to hire workers for the upcoming holiday season.
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.