Does Social Security stop in government shutdown? What to know
Social Security is a program that relies on permanent spending already approved by Congress, so it continues during a shutdown. But some activities from the SSA will be suspended.
Social Security is a program that relies on permanent spending already approved by Congress, so it continues during a shutdown. But some activities from the SSA will be suspended.
Social Security October payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in October.
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in October.
Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
Listeria outbreak from recalled frozen meals sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart leaves 4 dead, 19 in hospital
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging consumers to discard or return the products covered by the recall.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging consumers to discard or return the products covered by the recall.
Will USPS be affected by a government shutdown?
The U.S. Postal Service would not be affected by a government shutdown.
The U.S. Postal Service would not be affected by a government shutdown.
Federal electric vehicle incentives end this week, sales expected to slump this fall
If you're in the market for an electric vehicle, you have two days left before federal incentives end. After that, analysts say there could be a slump in the EV car market.
If you're in the market for an electric vehicle, you have two days left before federal incentives end. After that, analysts say there could be a slump in the EV car market.
1.2 million countertop ovens sold at major retailers recalled for burn hazard
Oster has recalled over 1 million countertop ovens after 95 injury reports, affecting seven models sold at major retailers nationwide and online.
Oster has recalled over 1 million countertop ovens after 95 injury reports, affecting seven models sold at major retailers nationwide and online.
BMW recalls nearly 200K vehicles due to fire risk, says owners should park outside
The recall affects BMW vehicles from model years 2019-22 and owners are advised to park outside due to a fire risk from corroded engine starter relays that may overheat.
The recall affects BMW vehicles from model years 2019-22 and owners are advised to park outside due to a fire risk from corroded engine starter relays that may overheat.
Hillshire corn dog products recalled
Hillshire is recalling more than 58 million pounds of product after learning they could have foreign material, specifically pieces of wood, embedded in the batter.
Hillshire is recalling more than 58 million pounds of product after learning they could have foreign material, specifically pieces of wood, embedded in the batter.
How customers can check eligibility for Amazon Prime settlement refunds
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday, Sept. 25 that Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty, as well as $1.5 billion in refunds after it was accused of enrolling customers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and making it hard to cancel. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday, Sept. 25 that Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty, as well as $1.5 billion in refunds after it was accused of enrolling customers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and making it hard to cancel. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)
Health alert issued after heat-and-eat pasta dish sold at Walmart linked to deadly listeria outbreak
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat beef meatball pasta meals sold at Walmart stores nationwide.
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat beef meatball pasta meals sold at Walmart stores nationwide.
Costco's exclusive hours for executive members 'very well received,' drive sales boost of 1%
Executive members get early access and Instacart credits, which has driven upgrades from gold star memberships.
Executive members get early access and Instacart credits, which has driven upgrades from gold star memberships.
Poll: Streaming overtaking theaters for movie watching
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
Amazon to pay $2.5B for tricking customers into Prime memberships, FTC alleges
Millions of Amazon customers may be eligible for refunds following a historic settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
Millions of Amazon customers may be eligible for refunds following a historic settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
Possible radioactive shrimp recall: Where is the contamination coming from?
The U.S. FDA is announcing the recall of more cooked and frozen shrimp due to potential radioactive contamination.
The U.S. FDA is announcing the recall of more cooked and frozen shrimp due to potential radioactive contamination.
Social Security to stop issuing paper checks: What to know
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Mortgage rates are decreasing the most in these states, data shows
Mortgage rates are dropping nationwide. Find out which states are seeing the biggest decreases and what it means for homeowners.
Mortgage rates are dropping nationwide. Find out which states are seeing the biggest decreases and what it means for homeowners.
Contaminated shrimp and seafood fraud
A new report shows some Texas restaurants say they're selling Gulf shrimp but it's not. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan digs into the recent shrimp recall due to radioactive contamination.
A new report shows some Texas restaurants say they're selling Gulf shrimp but it's not. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan digs into the recent shrimp recall due to radioactive contamination.
Ford recalls over 115K trucks due to defect that could lead to loss of steering control
The Ford trucks are being recalled as the steering column upper shaft can detach, potentially causing loss of steering control in certain F-series vehicles.
The Ford trucks are being recalled as the steering column upper shaft can detach, potentially causing loss of steering control in certain F-series vehicles.
71-year-old Houstonian loses $15K to AI voice cloning scam: 'It sounded exactly like my son'
A Houston man is hoping to warn others after losing $15,000 to a scammer who used AI to pretend to be his son.
A Houston man is hoping to warn others after losing $15,000 to a scammer who used AI to pretend to be his son.