Trump VP pick JD Vance: What are his views on taxes, deficits, entitlements?
Former President Trump tapped Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate and vice presidential nominee for the 2024 GOP ticket, which has put a spotlight on Vance's policy views.
Americans agree that something must be done to save Social Security: survey
Only 30% of respondents to a survey knew that without reforms, Social Security beneficiaries face an automatic cut in benefits in the next decade.
US national debt to surge to record levels without reform, raising prospect of debt crisis
The U.S. national debt is on pace to set a new record in 2027 when compared to the size of the economy as federal budget deficits are projected to widen in the years ahead.
'TRAITORS': Musk calls for ultimate penalty for those opposed to requiring voters to prove citizenship
Elon Musk responded to a post from House Speaker Mike Johnson about the SAVE Act, saying anyone who opposes the legislation is a "traitor."
GOP rep proposes legislation blocking Biden from rescinding Trump rule that expanded association health plans
Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich, is introducing legislation to block the Department of Labor's move to rescind a Trump administration rule that expanded association health plans.
Presidential debate: How much did the debt grow under Biden and Trump's terms?
The U.S. national debt is fast approaching a record level when compared to the size of America's economy after the Trump and Biden administrations added to the debt.
Trump's push to end taxes on tipped wages is taken up by House GOP
House Republicans are introducing a bill to codify former President Trump's campaign pitch to stop taxing tipped wages for service industry workers.
Federal budget deficit to reach nearly $2 trillion this year, CBO projects
The Congressional Budget Office projected that the federal deficit is expected to reach nearly $2 trillion this year in a newly released update to 10-year budget estimates.
More retirees consider returning to work as high inflation squeezes
While Social Security recipients received a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment in 2024, retirees say they are still struggling financially, a new survey shows.
Your Social Security COLA increase could be smaller than expected next year
Social Security beneficiaries could receive a 3% cost-of-living adjustment in 2025, according to a new analysis, as inflation shows signs of moderating.
Social Security payments will get cut $325 a month starting in 2033 without changes: actuaries
The chief actuaries for Social Security and Medicare testified before the House Budget Committee about the two programs' looming insolvency roughly a decade from now.
Remington's sale of its ammunition arm to a foreign buyer is raising eyebrows
Vista Outdoor, which makes Remington guns, is selling its ammunition business to a foreign entity. Not everyone is happy about a deal that could have national security repercussions.
Americans retirement outlook improves despite inflation: survey
The majority of workers and 74% of retirees believed they will have enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement, according to the The Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research survey.
Social Security recipients will get one less payment in June – here's why
Some Social Security recipients will miss a payment in June, but it doesn't mean retirees are receiving less money — it's due to a quirk in the system.
Rising national debt to reduce Americans' income growth: report
The rising national debt is projected to slow American households' income growth, with higher levels of debt shaving off about one-third of those gains, a new report finds.
Growing US debt burden spooks some bond investors as election looms
With the 2024 presidential election looming, forecasts showing federal budget deficits and the national debt continuing to grow have bond investors on edge as fiscal risks increase.
House votes to block Federal Reserve from creating own digital currency
The House of Representatives voted to pass a bill blocking the Federal Reserve from creating a central bank digital currency.
Bipartisan oversight committee duo teams up to force presidents, close family to disclose finances
A bipartisan bill supported by Reps. James Comer, R-Ohio, and Katie Porter, D-Calif., would compel presidents to offer years of tax filings and force family members to be similarly transparent about their finances.
You might get a bigger Social Security check next year. Here's why
The Seniors Citizens League estimates that Social Security beneficiaries could receive a 3% cost-of-living adjustment in 2025 as inflation gains steam.
'National security concerns' raised as German group purchases influential US advisory firm
A pair of House Republicans are asking the U.S. Treasury to investigate a German corporation's acquisition of a top global advisory firm.