Businesses are getting tariff refunds. Why aren't consumers? : NPR

A slew of American companies are getting billions of dollars back in tariff refunds after…

Fed's Hammack says 'now is the time to act' on raising interest rates

She still thinks the Fed needs to take action against inflation that is straining…

Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran conflict and ongoing US trade fights

An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve was unchanged last month in…

The simple fixes conservatives say could make life cheaper in America

Former Vice President Mike Pence’s conservative group, Advancing American Freedom, blames…

Trump claims vandals damaged the National Mall grass where July 4 event was held

President Donald Trump claimed that vandals damaged grass near the World War II Memorial…

21.5 Million More Americans Now Qualify for Statins. Are You One of Them?

You’ve likely heard all the buzz about cholesterol-lowering statins but perhaps haven’t…

Inflation; Colombia earthquake; ICE gloves; Leavitt : NPR

Inflation cooled a bit last month, according to a new report from the Labor Department.…

Former U.S. Marine held in Russia on disputed charges has been released

A former U.S. Marine has been released from custody in Russia after spending four years in…

As Credit Card Debt Mounts, Home Becomes a Piggy Bank

A rise in home equity to record levels has led many Americans to refinance their mortgages…

Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds

A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several…

US filings for jobless benefits rise to 199,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs…

California Legislature recognizes Filipino American history, honors community leaders — Dateline USA

Trump blasts Big Oil: 'Give some of that back'

President Trump slammed ExxonMobil and Chevron for pulling in record profits during the…

Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"

President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm…

The US might lose the AI race to China. Should Americans care?

Everyone in Silicon Valley and the Beltway is freaked out about Chinese AI, but there’s…

Transcript: Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026

The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona…

July 30, 2026

Sixty years ago today, on July 30, 1966, Medicare and Medicaid went into effect.

US economy slows, yet Americans still spending in face of inflation

The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising…

The Huntington holds 1st Sunday Supper Series: ‘This Filipino American Life’

More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?

The bankruptcy rate has risen about 48% between 2022 and 2025, although it's still below…

Kevin Warsh can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The public is fed up with the high cost of living, and the Federal Reserve is once again…

For Gen X investors, dotcom bubble haunts near-retirement portfolios

Many Americans in the 50-55 age range have 10 to 15 work years left, extending 401(k), IRA…

Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as concerns over parasitic illness spread across U.S.

Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed…

New Fed research suggests far fewer Americans own homes than widely believed

Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous…