$5,000 DOGE check? Trump backs idea to send some savings to Americans
President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
Potential costs of not producing pennies
President Trump says he ordered the Treasury Secretary to stop producing new pennies. One economic experts explains why getting rid of pennies could be costly.
President Trump says he ordered the Treasury Secretary to stop producing new pennies. One economic experts explains why getting rid of pennies could be costly.
KFC moving Kentucky headquarters to Texas
Around 100 U.S. employees will be required to relocate over the next six months and another 90 who work remotely will be required to move over the next 18 months.
Around 100 U.S. employees will be required to relocate over the next six months and another 90 who work remotely will be required to move over the next 18 months.
Texas store that sold $83.5 million winning lottery ticket now under investigation
The Winners Corner store in Austin has sold multiple winning lottery tickets. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick investigated the store in person.
The Winners Corner store in Austin has sold multiple winning lottery tickets. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick investigated the store in person.
Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Proposed property tax cuts: breaking them down
Some proposed property tax cuts are on the table from Gov Greg Abbott and Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan was joined by Colton Pace, the CEO at Ownwell to break down what these cuts could mean for you.
Some proposed property tax cuts are on the table from Gov Greg Abbott and Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan was joined by Colton Pace, the CEO at Ownwell to break down what these cuts could mean for you.
FBI operation for cryptocurrency investment fraud
The FBI is taking a new approach to save victims from cryptocurrency investment fraud, already helping save victims bringing $285 million to them. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has ways you can the help you need.
The FBI is taking a new approach to save victims from cryptocurrency investment fraud, already helping save victims bringing $285 million to them. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has ways you can the help you need.
Man in yearslong battle to retrieve lost Bitcoin hard drive worth around $800 million offers to buy landfill
James Howells has been in a decades-long battle with local officials to gain access to the landfill to look for the lost Bitcoin hard drive.
James Howells has been in a decades-long battle with local officials to gain access to the landfill to look for the lost Bitcoin hard drive.
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Work-from-home scam: Houston woman seeking answers from job employer
Melissa fears she may be homeless since a company who gave her a work-from-home position won't answer her calls about her paycheck.
Melissa fears she may be homeless since a company who gave her a work-from-home position won't answer her calls about her paycheck.
More: Concrete homes for more resistance against natural disasters
We talked with Franck Boursier, CEO of Everlasting Homes Building Group, about how concrete homes are designed to withstand fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
We talked with Franck Boursier, CEO of Everlasting Homes Building Group, about how concrete homes are designed to withstand fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
Man who lost bitcoin hard drive worth millions offers to buy waste dump site
A man wants to buy a landfill in order to look for and retrieve a Bitcoin hard drive that he lost in 2013 and that is worth millions of dollars.
A man wants to buy a landfill in order to look for and retrieve a Bitcoin hard drive that he lost in 2013 and that is worth millions of dollars.
Concrete homes offer more resistance to natural disasters
We talked with Franck Boursier, CEO of Everlasting Homes Building Group, about how concrete homes are designed to withstand fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
We talked with Franck Boursier, CEO of Everlasting Homes Building Group, about how concrete homes are designed to withstand fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
January 2025 inflation: Rising egg prices, tariff predictions, and more
Houston professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld breaks down the numbers and processes behind the high costs of eggs and other commodities.
Houston professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld breaks down the numbers and processes behind the high costs of eggs and other commodities.
Houston: Audit reveals disfunction within city government
A third-party firm's audit of every municipal department suggests officials could save up to 15% of the city's multi-billion-dollar expenditures.
A third-party firm's audit of every municipal department suggests officials could save up to 15% of the city's multi-billion-dollar expenditures.
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.