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Johnson warns of ‘unintended consequences’ in Trump’s credit card rate cap idea

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes back on President Donald Trump's credit card interest rate cap, citing concerns about "unintended consequences" on lending.

Trump opens door to Liz Warren on credit card rates as GOP weighs affordability fight

President Donald Trump calls Sen. Elizabeth Warren to discuss capping credit card interest rates at 10%, finding common ground with progressive Democrats on affordability.

Trump cheers steady inflation numbers as affordability fight shapes 2026 midterm battle

New CPI report fuels political battle over affordability as Republicans and Democrats clash ahead of midterm elections, with inflation holding at 2.7%.

GOP unveils plan to cut deficit by $1 trillion with second ‘big, beautiful bill’

House Republicans unveil comprehensive plan for reconciliation bill that could allegedly cut federal deficit by over $1 trillion through various reforms.

Scott Adams, whose comic strip ‘Dilbert’ ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68

Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle...

Nick Reiner diagnosed with schizophrenia before parents’ murders

(KTLA) - Nick Reiner, son of the late Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, was reportedly diagnosed with schizophrenia and was being treated by a psychiatrist in the weeks leading up to his parents’ murders. The Reiners were found stabbed to death inside their Brentwood home. Their bodies were reportedly discovered by...

Whoopi Goldberg: Trump suffering from ‘Obama and Biden Derangement’

Whoopi Goldberg on Friday took a page from President Trump's playbook, accusing Trump of suffering from “Obama and Biden Derangement' Syndrome. Trump addressed the nation earlier this week in a late-night speech, touting his accomplishments since returning to the Oval Office and declaring that he inherited a mess, including affordability issues and economic woes, from...

Andy Beshear builds buzz among Democrats for possible White House run

While California Gov. Gavin Newsom has stolen much of the attention in Democratic conversations about the next presidential race, another governor is quietly garnering some buzz among strategists and top Democratic donors: Andy Beshear. The Kentucky governor has been able to win elections in a fiercely red state as a measured, moderate Democrat. He’s not...

State Department blocks visas for Honduran officials for ‘impeding’ election

The State Department on Friday restricted the visas of two Honduran officials over national security concerns, claiming they tried to impede on a special vote count following the nation's election last month. The Trump administration revoked a visa for Mario Morazán, a magistrate of the Electoral Justice Tribunal. Marlon Ochoa, a member of the Honduras...

Immigrants didn’t cause America’s trucking crisis — Washington did

Federal leadership cannot remain silent while misinformation shapes national policy.

Your paycheck may get larger in January, even without a raise

You could be starting off 2026 with more income than expected.

Trump quips about seeking DOJ settlement: ‘I hereby give myself $1 billion’

President Trump, while speaking to reporters in North Carolina on Friday, boasted about his claim against the federal government requesting a large payout in taxpayer money over legal battles he faced after leaving office in 2021. Turmp submitted two claims against the Justice Department (DOJ) seeking up to $230 million in damages, The New York...

Democratic despotism: The left moves from censored to compelled speech

More than five years ago, I wrote in these pages of a growing trend on the left toward compelled speech — the forcing of citizens to repeat approved views and values. It is an all-too-familiar pattern. Once a faction assumes power, it will often first seek to censor opposing views and then compel the endorsement of...

Texas AG sues several TV companies, says smart TVs are ‘spying on Texans’

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued five major television companies, claiming they use their smart TVs to spy on Texans.

Report: Americans spent $228 billion on alcohol last year. Where did adults spend the most?

While some states spent vastly more than others on adult beverages, like California, which paid the most in the country at roughly $29 billion, the states where the average adult spent the most on alcohol over the last year may surprise you.

Khanna: Congress eyeing ‘possible impeachment’ after DOJ’s partial Epstein files release

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), a lead co-sponsor for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, said Friday that lawmakers were mulling possible impeachment moves after the Justice Department (DOJ) released a tranche of heavily redacted files tied to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Khanna raised questions about the “quality” of the documents released and the...

Public schools have a duty to keep immigrant students safe

As ICE raids continue in New York, San Francisco and Denver, the threats to children are growing and unmistakable.

Epstein survivor lauds even partial release of files: ‘I feel redeemed’

Maria Farmer, among the accusers of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, rejoiced Friday after the Department of Justice (DOJ) released swaths of files tied to its probe of the disgraced financier. Farmer, who detailed reporting Epstein's crimes to the FBI in 1996, said authorities "hung up" on her mid-sentence at the time. A...

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financial literacy is linked to positive outcomes, like wealth accumulation, stock market participation, effective retirement planning, and avoiding high-cost alternative financial services.

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