Did no-tax-on-overtime pass? What to know after House adopts budget resolution
The framework that passed on Tuesday is only a budget resolution to set overall targets for the future and does not change tax law. Here's what's next.
The framework that passed on Tuesday is only a budget resolution to set overall targets for the future and does not change tax law. Here's what's next.
1 in 3 Americans have 'layoff anxiety' in 2025, survey finds
Many companies, including Starbucks and Chevron, have already announced layoffs this year.
Many companies, including Starbucks and Chevron, have already announced layoffs this year.
Student loan IDR plans: What could happen under federal budget proposals
House Republicans and federal courts are targeting student loan repayment plans, potentially raising monthly payments for millions of borrowers. Here’s what to know.
House Republicans and federal courts are targeting student loan repayment plans, potentially raising monthly payments for millions of borrowers. Here’s what to know.
How to save money at the grocery store: Survey found these top ideas
As grocery prices tick up, 88% of Americans say they’re changing the way they shop. Here's how.
As grocery prices tick up, 88% of Americans say they’re changing the way they shop. Here's how.
With inflation high, some Americans have stopped tipping for these services
More than half of consumers say rising inflation is impacting their tipping habits, according to a new survey.
More than half of consumers say rising inflation is impacting their tipping habits, according to a new survey.
DOGE latest: Nearly 40% of canceled contracts may save no money, data shows
DOGE claims to have found $65 billion in federal government savings so far, but more than 400 contracts worth millions of dollars are drawing questions.
DOGE claims to have found $65 billion in federal government savings so far, but more than 400 contracts worth millions of dollars are drawing questions.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
City council wants to preserve affordable housing
City council members on Monday said the city has to strike a delicate balance between helping preserve and create affordable and market-rate housing while not stifling new development through cumbersome regulations.?
City council members on Monday said the city has to strike a delicate balance between helping preserve and create affordable and market-rate housing while not stifling new development through cumbersome regulations.?
Potential ban on lottery courier services
Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell announced on Monday that lottery ticket courier services are not allowed under Texas law and that the agency will propose rule amendments to block courier services.
Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell announced on Monday that lottery ticket courier services are not allowed under Texas law and that the agency will propose rule amendments to block courier services.
Trump to reinstate tariffs on Canada and Mexico, sparking economic concerns
President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will take effect next month, ending a suspension that had delayed their implementation.
President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will take effect next month, ending a suspension that had delayed their implementation.
Fired federal employees search for work but struggle to replace their old jobs
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
Texas Lottery commissioner resigns shortly after controversial wins draw state officials' scrutiny
A Texas Lottery commissioner has resigned his post just days after the Texas Lottery came under the microscope of state officials.
A Texas Lottery commissioner has resigned his post just days after the Texas Lottery came under the microscope of state officials.
Border Patrol sees uptick in egg smuggling on southern border amid skyrocketing prices
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
Housing markets slow in January, latest reports show
New housing starts tumbled across the country in January, pushing the home-building sentiment down to its lowest in five months. But the outlook might not be as uncertain in Texas.
New housing starts tumbled across the country in January, pushing the home-building sentiment down to its lowest in five months. But the outlook might not be as uncertain in Texas.
U.S., Texas housing markets slow in January, latest reports show
New housing starts tumbled across the country in January, pushing the home-building sentiment down to its lowest in five months. But the outlook might not be as uncertain in Texas.
New housing starts tumbled across the country in January, pushing the home-building sentiment down to its lowest in five months. But the outlook might not be as uncertain in Texas.
Deep water oil terminal approved off Texas coast
The Trump administration has approved the construction of a deep water port to export domestically produced oil.
The Trump administration has approved the construction of a deep water port to export domestically produced oil.
$5,000 DOGE check? Trump backs idea to send some savings to Americans
President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
Lt. Gov. Patrick, DraftKings on lotto concerns: RAW
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he is concerned about fairness and transparency after an $83.5 million-winning ticket was sold to a courier service that also owns the store where the ticket was bought.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he is concerned about fairness and transparency after an $83.5 million-winning ticket was sold to a courier service that also owns the store where the ticket was bought.
TX lottery win raises concerns from state leader
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he is concerned about fairness and transparency after an $83.5 million-winning ticket was sold to a courier service that also owns the store where the ticket was bought.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he is concerned about fairness and transparency after an $83.5 million-winning ticket was sold to a courier service that also owns the store where the ticket was bought.