ED resumes collection on defaulted student loans
The Department of Education resumes collections on student loans in default and many borrowers are already struggling to make ends meet could soon lose some of their income or tax refunds. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has steps borrowers can take.
The Department of Education resumes collections on student loans in default and many borrowers are already struggling to make ends meet could soon lose some of their income or tax refunds. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has steps borrowers can take.
Trump extends TikTok again | D.C. Daily
President Trump doesn't know whether he has to uphold the Constitution. Plus, more of Trump's tariffs go into effect for auto parts and a 100% tariff was put in place for foreign films.
President Trump doesn't know whether he has to uphold the Constitution. Plus, more of Trump's tariffs go into effect for auto parts and a 100% tariff was put in place for foreign films.
U.S. student loan repayments to resume May 5
The U.S. Office of Federal Student Aid will continue collecting on defaulted federal students loans on Monday. It hasn't done so since 2020.
The U.S. Office of Federal Student Aid will continue collecting on defaulted federal students loans on Monday. It hasn't done so since 2020.
Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
Private sector added 62K jobs in April, well below expectations, ADP says
Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.
Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.
Trump tariffs expected to impact trucking businesses
U.S. data says imports make up almost half of what trucks carry. While the Houston Trucking Association tells FOX's Sarah Alegre that they're expecting tariffs to slow down business, one manager says the tariffs could actually help his company.
U.S. data says imports make up almost half of what trucks carry. While the Houston Trucking Association tells FOX's Sarah Alegre that they're expecting tariffs to slow down business, one manager says the tariffs could actually help his company.
Here's how many Americans now say inflation is their top financial worry
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
U.S. economy shrank in first quarter; first drop in three years
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
How to avoid paying some tariffs
We're starting to see higher prices from tariffs on a number of imported goods and Amazon was allegedly going to start posting the cost of the tariffs in their pricing. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan shares more details.
We're starting to see higher prices from tariffs on a number of imported goods and Amazon was allegedly going to start posting the cost of the tariffs in their pricing. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan shares more details.
Social Security May payment schedule: Here's when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
How is the economy after Trump's first 100 days?
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.
Amazon tariff price report addressed by White House: ‘Hostile and political’
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
Trump tariffs: White House, Amazon address report on pricing
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to a report published Tuesday morning that said Amazon would begin displaying tariff costs in the prices on its website. She called it a "hostile and political act." However, an Amazon spokesperson says that is not going to happen.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to a report published Tuesday morning that said Amazon would begin displaying tariff costs in the prices on its website. She called it a "hostile and political act." However, an Amazon spokesperson says that is not going to happen.
Can businesses get around China, US tariffs?
One of President Trump's largest project has been fixing the economy. In an effort to do so, placed a tariff on foreign goods coming to the United States. Margaret Kidd from University of Houston answers how businesses are trying to get around them
One of President Trump's largest project has been fixing the economy. In an effort to do so, placed a tariff on foreign goods coming to the United States. Margaret Kidd from University of Houston answers how businesses are trying to get around them
Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
REAL ID deadline approaching, beware of scammers
You have less than two weeks to get your REAL ID in order to fly within the United States. The Better Business Bureau warns of scammers taking advantage of the changes. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more details on what you need to do.
You have less than two weeks to get your REAL ID in order to fly within the United States. The Better Business Bureau warns of scammers taking advantage of the changes. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more details on what you need to do.
Texas tax-free weekend for emergency supplies
The 2025 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday will take place from Saturday, April 26 through Monday, April 28. FOX 26's Remeisha Shade explains what items are tax-exempt for the weekend and what items you should have for the hurricane season.
The 2025 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday will take place from Saturday, April 26 through Monday, April 28. FOX 26's Remeisha Shade explains what items are tax-exempt for the weekend and what items you should have for the hurricane season.
President Trump suggests easing China tariffs
A dozen Democrat-led states sued the Trump administration to stop its tariff policy saying it's unlawful and has brought chaos to the economy. The lawsuit challenges the president's authority to issue tariffs without going through Congress. The president now says he's looking to cut tariff's on China, but only if they're matched by Beijing.
A dozen Democrat-led states sued the Trump administration to stop its tariff policy saying it's unlawful and has brought chaos to the economy. The lawsuit challenges the president's authority to issue tariffs without going through Congress. The president now says he's looking to cut tariff's on China, but only if they're matched by Beijing.