Texas jobs: Final 2025 workforce numbers show above-average growth

Texas added over 19,000 jobs in December, rounding out 2025 as a historic year of growth for the labor force, according to new data from the state's workforce commission.

Troop deployments to US cities cost Americans nearly half a billion dollars in 2025, CBO report finds

A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.

Economist warns coming financial crisis will make 2008 look like 'Sunday school picnic'

As gold prices keep rising, American economist Peter Schiff says investors should view the rally as more than a hedge — calling it a warning that inflation is speeding up, the U.S. dollar is losing global trust and a major economic reckoning may be near.

Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI

Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs across company in latest round of layoffs

Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.

Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market

Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.

Amazon to cut thousands of jobs in sweeping corporate layoffs

Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.

Trump's supporters offer mixed reviews of president in latest poll

A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.

These jobs will be in highest demand as 2026 job market stays highly competitive

A recent report found that overall, jobs in healthcare continue to have the strongest hiring outlook with the most in-demand roles being registered nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists and many more.

One year in: Poll reveals how Americans feel about Trump's return to White House

As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.

Geological survey in Texas uncovers 1.6 billion barrels of oil

A recent U.S. Geological Survey assessment of previously undiscovered gas and oil in Texas' Permian Basin has found that there are enough resources there to fuel the entire nation for months.

Texas voters worried about health care costs as midterm primary approaches

The cost of health care is top of mind for Texas voters as they prepare to head to the polls during the consequential midterm election this year.

December jobs report: 50,000 jobs added, capping off slow 2025

The U.S. economy added just 50,000 jobs in December, capping off the worst year for hiring since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what we know.

Texas labor force hits record high in 2025 with over 146,000 jobs gained

According to a November 2025 report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Texas economy set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force.