Why some Americans will receive an extra Social Security check in November
Some American retirees will receive an extra Social Security payment in November due to a scheduling quirk involving the payment schedule of SSI payments to beneficiaries.
Federal deficit nears $2 trillion and getting worse, experts warn
The federal budget deficit exceeded an estimated $1.8 trillion in fiscal year 2024, the CBO reported. Budget watchdogs are warning that the U.S. needs to act to rein in budget deficits.
Seniors to get moderate cost of living bump in Social Security payments next year
The Social Security Administration announced 2025's cost of living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security checks.
Johnson to push for 'strong child tax credit,' restrictions on China investment in Wall Street speech
Fox News Digital got an exclusive preview of House Speaker Mike Johnson's planned remarks to Wall Street, set to be delivered late afternoon on Tuesday.
What were the biggest budget deficits in US history?
The federal government ran a more than $1.8 trillion budget deficit in FY2024, which ranked as the third-largest in history after even larger deficits were incurred in recent years.
Why would corporations want the hits they're going to get under Harris?: David Asman
FOX Business' David Asman and Madison Ventures partner & Chief Strategy Officer Mitch Roschelle discuss Mark Cuban's support for the vice president, her corporate tax plan, as well as the two candidates' approaches to the national debt.
'Exploiting Americans' data': House Intel demands 'critical' briefing on CCP-linked company Temu
EXCLUSIVE: The House Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing from the FBI and the SEC on the Chinese fast-fashion giant Temu.
Billionaire warns interest on debt topping defense spending a sign 'the country is in trouble'
Billionaire David Rubenstein warned that the surging costs of servicing the national debt now exceeding defense spending are a sign "the country is in trouble."
Social Security COLA projected to be 2.5% for 2025, smallest since 2021
Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 is projected to be 2.5%, which would be the smallest benefit boost since 2021 as the pace of inflation slows.
Steve Moore sounds off on debate: 'There was no discussion about the economy'
A 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast' panel gives its takeaways from the ABC News Presidential Debate, the topic of the economy and the national debt. (Courtesy: ABC News)
Trump promises to halt taxes on Social Security; cites 'inflation nightmare' for seniors
Former President Donald Trump promised no tax on Social Security benefits to help seniors on fixed incomes. He blamed Kamala Harris for hurting seniors.
Trump promises to stop taxes on social security benefits
Trump said senior citizens on fixed incomes were being hurt by taxes on their benefits.
Social Security crisis: Beneficiaries face 21% benefit cut without reforms, says CFRB
A new report by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget finds that Social Security beneficiaries would see a 21% benefit cut when the trust fund is depleted in late 2033.
Meta CEO admits Biden-Harris admin pressured company to censor Americans
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted in a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan that the Biden-Harris admin pressured Facebook to censor Americans.
U.S. economists list top election issues: NABE
Government spending and immigration reform need to be addressed in the first year for whoever wins the White House in November, as both are key to the stability of the U.S. economy.
Harris' economic plan would add over $1.7T to national debt: CRFB
Vice President Harris released part of her economic agenda aimed at lowering costs for families, which the nonpartisan CRFB estimates would add $1.7 trillion to the national debt.
There's a decent chance Kamala Harris' economic policies could be worse than the last three years: Jason Trennert
Strategas Research Partners CEO & Chairman Jason Trennert on Kamala Harris' Day One priority, the budget deficit, the unemployment rate and whether a president should get a say on Fed decisions.
Economist offers bipartisan plan to avoid financial crisis by stabilizing America's surging national debt
The U.S. national debt is growing rapidly to record-setting levels, and economist Brian Riedl proposes a bipartisan plan to stabilize the debt's growth to avert a future debt crisis.
Stuart Varney: Trump's 'radical' tax proposals are shrewd political moves
'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney analyzed Trump's plan to make Social Security benefits tax-free for senior citizens and his 'no tax on tips' policy.
'Recessionary Russian roulette': House Dem demands Powell end 'kamikaze' interest rate policy
Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., is urging Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to act swiftly on slashing interest rates or risk economic calamity.