Trump gave White House aides tens of thousands in cash gifts

Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.

US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war

The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.

‘Ferris Bueller gone bad’ helps unravel $240M bitcoin theft

A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.

Truck drivers react as diesel prices soar
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The war in Iran and the clogged Strait of Hormuz are contributing factors to increased oil prices and soaring diesel fuel costs. Truck drivers in Texas say they are feeling the pain.

Rising diesel prices put strain on truck drivers, supply chain

It's costing truckers nearly $1,000 to fill up their tanks right now. They say they're pouring more money into fuel with the higher prices for diesel eating up their profits.

Labor Day travel: Texas gas prices jump nearly $1 from last summer

Millions of people are taking to the highways this Labor Day weekend for their final getaway of the summer, but those road trips are going to cost more this year.

Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than a year

Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.

Most cardholders who asked for lower interest rates got them, survey finds

Fewer credit cardholders asked for lower interest rates or waived fees over the past year, but most people who made those requests were successful, according to LendingTree.

Trump $1 gold coin now available for purchase: Here’s what to know

The $1 coin designed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and have President Donald Trump's face on them, are now in circulation.

Texas collects $4.62B in August sales tax, up 7.1% from 2025

Texas collected $4.62 billion in state sales tax revenue in August, a 7.1% increase from August 2025, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced on Tuesday.

Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds

A majority of Americans ‌oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.

Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention

Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options.

Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced

Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.

Texas adds 1,600 jobs in July as private-sector employment grows

According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 1,600 nonfarm jobs in July, while employment increased from June across the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas.