DOGE subcommittee meeting holds 1st hearing focusing on 'war on waste'
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is President Donald Trump's special commission led by Elon Musk that?s tasked with slashing federal spending.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is President Donald Trump's special commission led by Elon Musk that?s tasked with slashing federal spending.
CFPB 'stand down': Impact on consumers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues to be shuttered this week by DOGE. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has a look at what the pause and potential changes means for consumers.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues to be shuttered this week by DOGE. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has a look at what the pause and potential changes means for consumers.
IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
CPI inflation report: Egg, gas and other prices that jumped in January
Americans are continuing to pay more for groceries, gas and the like. Here’s what prices jumped the most in the last month.
Americans are continuing to pay more for groceries, gas and the like. Here’s what prices jumped the most in the last month.
Would you date someone with credit card debt? Here's what Americans say
A new survey reveals how Americans view credit card debt in relationships, with some saying it's a dealbreaker and others setting financial limits.
A new survey reveals how Americans view credit card debt in relationships, with some saying it's a dealbreaker and others setting financial limits.
Trump imposes sweeping steel, aluminum tariffs
President Donald Trump on Monday removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25%.
President Donald Trump on Monday removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25%.
Trump orders Treasury to halt production of pennies
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.
Scams to watch for ahead of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is this Friday. Cyber security experts are warning you to be extra cautious for scams.
Valentine's Day is this Friday. Cyber security experts are warning you to be extra cautious for scams.
Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Judge blocks Musk's DOGE team from U.S. Treasury data
New York Attorney General Letitia Jones, whose office filed a lawsuit, said DOGE's access to the Treasury Department's data raises security problems and the possibility for an illegal freeze in federal funds.
New York Attorney General Letitia Jones, whose office filed a lawsuit, said DOGE's access to the Treasury Department's data raises security problems and the possibility for an illegal freeze in federal funds.
Elon Musk's DOGE team blocked from accessing Treasury Dept. records
Attorney generals in 19 states sued President Trump to stop Musk's Department Government Efficiency for accessing records that contained sensitive personal information for millions of Americans.
Attorney generals in 19 states sued President Trump to stop Musk's Department Government Efficiency for accessing records that contained sensitive personal information for millions of Americans.
Federal buyout program deadline extended
Federal workers are facing a deadline to decide whether they want to receive a financial buyout to quit their jobs. The deadline for that decision has been pushed to Monday
Federal workers are facing a deadline to decide whether they want to receive a financial buyout to quit their jobs. The deadline for that decision has been pushed to Monday
US economy added 143,000 jobs in January, below expectations
The U.S. economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in January, as the Federal Reserve remains in a holding pattern for interest rate cuts as it evaluates the labor market and inflation data.
The U.S. economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in January, as the Federal Reserve remains in a holding pattern for interest rate cuts as it evaluates the labor market and inflation data.
Trump tariffs: Potential impact on U.S. lumber industry
President Donald Trump has agreed to a pause on tariff's against Canada and Mexico. If they are reimplemented, there could be conflict between between Canada and the U.S.
President Donald Trump has agreed to a pause on tariff's against Canada and Mexico. If they are reimplemented, there could be conflict between between Canada and the U.S.
US shoppers hit with new fees on their packages, up to $50
U.S. consumers have already been feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on products made in China.
U.S. consumers have already been feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on products made in China.
Paid apprenticeship success stories, how to apply
A free class to prepare for paid apprenticeships is being offered by the Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more details and spoke with recent graduates who learned about the program from a previous FOX 26 report.
A free class to prepare for paid apprenticeships is being offered by the Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more details and spoke with recent graduates who learned about the program from a previous FOX 26 report.
Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
VIDEO: Protestors gather to stop Elon Musk’s 'billionaire takeover'
More than 1,000 protesters gathered outside the Department of Treasury building in downtown Washington on Tuesday evening.
More than 1,000 protesters gathered outside the Department of Treasury building in downtown Washington on Tuesday evening.
Josh Hawley, Bernie Sanders propose capping credit card interest rates at 10%
Trump's campaign pledged to cap credit card interest rates at 10%.
Trump's campaign pledged to cap credit card interest rates at 10%.
China responds to Trump's tariffs: See the list
China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.
China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.