National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,743,577,500,254.48 as of 2/20/26 Economy February 21, 2026 The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace and has shown no signs of slowing down in 2026…
Living alone? The ‘singles tax’ that costs $10K a year Economy February 20, 2026 Americans who live alone are paying a five-figure “singles tax” amid rising rents around the nation, a new analysis finds. Data…
California gas prices surge 40 cents in just 2 weeks as impact of refinery closures weighs Economy February 19, 2026 Gas prices have surged in California in recent weeks as the state’s supply is constrained due to recent reductions in…
Americans see bigger tax refunds so far this year as filing season begins at a slower pace Economy February 18, 2026 Americans are receiving larger tax refunds on average in the 2026 filing season than last year, though taxpayers are filing at…
Salmon sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club recalled over potential listeria contamination Economy February 17, 2026 The Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of one brand of farm-raised Atlantic salmon over potential listeria contamination. One…
Grocery store edges out Publix as America’s favorite Economy February 15, 2026 Trader Joe’s has notched the top spot on the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2026 supermarket rankings. According to the “Satisfaction…
Lawmakers react to Trump nominating Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chairman Economy February 14, 2026 President Donald Trump on Friday nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, setting up a…
Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair? Economy February 13, 2026 President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he is nominating Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chairman of the…
Business leaders celebrate Trump’s Fed chair pick Economy February 12, 2026 President Donald Trump on Friday announced the nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve…
Trump picks veteran staffer to head Bureau of Labor Statistics Economy February 11, 2026 President Donald Trump has nominated economist Brett Matsumoto to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to a Truth Social…