Budget Battles
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Republicans Want Strings Attached to California Disaster Aid
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Biden Goes Out With a Bang in the Jobs Market
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Trump Privately Pushes Senators for ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’
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Trump Considers Declaring National Emergency for Tariff Rollout
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Trump Unloads: Grievances, Greenland and the Gulf of Mexico
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Republicans Divided Over How to Pass Trump’s Agenda
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Trump Pushes Johnson to Victory as Speaker
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Factbox: What happens in a U.S. government shutdown?
By Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell and Amanda Becker and Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell and Amanda Becker, ReutersIn shutdowns, nonessential government employees are furloughed, or placed on temporary unpaid leave. Workers deemed essential, including those dealing with public safety and national security, keep...
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Delaware Sues Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors Over Epidemic
By Nate Raymond, Reuters(Reuters) - Delaware on Friday became the latest state to file a lawsuit accusing corporations of helping fuel the national opioid epidemic, suing a wide range of companies involved in making,...
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Trump's drug czar nominee withdraws from consideration
By Sarah N. Lynch and Makini Brice, ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. lawmaker who was President Donald Trump's pick for drug czar withdrew on Tuesday after a report he spearheaded a bill that hurt the government's ability to crack down...
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6 Tips for Renovating Your Home Without Getting Ripped Off
Follow these steps to make sure that you’re not spending more than you need to on your home improvement projects.
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The Risk That’s Growing Once Again in the Housing Market
By Diana Olick, CNBCHomebuyers are increasingly opting to put less money down when purchasing their homes, increasing their risk should the housing market, and specifically home prices, falter yet again.
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Making a Big Money Move? Why You Should Probably Consult a Financial Adviser
By Beth Pinsker, ReutersPeople hire financial advisers with the very obvious goal of getting advice on how to handle their money. So why do investors often cut advisers out of consequential decisions? Some advisers say...
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Are Fidget Spinners Dangerous? Consumer Group Issues a Warning
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning that fidget spinners might not be suitable for everyone.
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The Best City in America for Working Parents
While it’s tough for working parents across the country, there are some cities where the load is a bit lighter, thanks to lower childcare costs and shorter commute times.
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Here’s How Much More Your Health Insurance Will Cost Next Year
Consumers who get health insurance through their jobs won’t see rate hikes in the double digits like those on the Obamacare exchanges, but they’ll still see the cost of health care go up.
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Would Trump Take Away Your Mortgage Interest Deduction?
By Rob GarverIn the complicated world of federal tax expenditures, there is perhaps no provision more loved by its beneficiaries and more hated by academic economists than the mortgage interest deduction. For...
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Veterans Day 2012 By the Numbers
By Maureen Mackey, The Fiscal TimesThe annual Veterans Day Parade in New York City on Sunday will bring a crowd of more than 600,000 to midtown Manhattan to honor America’s military veterans – the first major event in the city since...
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Spain's politicians pledge to stop evictions after suicide
By ReutersMADRID (Reuters) - Spain's conservative prime minister and the leader of the opposition aim to agree measures on Monday to stop banks evicting homeowners after a woman's suicide before her property...
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12 Ways This Year’s Black Friday Will Be Different
By Dealnews, dealnews.comBlack Friday will always be a frenzy of bargains. However, there are some elements that change with the times. Here's a list of ways in which Black Friday 2012 will be different than previous years.
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How to Maximize Tax Breaks on Charitable Giving
By Mandi Woodruff, Business InsiderNow that the dust has nearly settled from the election, it's time for investors to make the most of today's lower tax brackets while they still can.
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States given more time to work on health exchanges
By David Morgan and Alina Selyukh, ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration gave states extra time to work toward setting up new health insurance exchanges on Friday, days after President Barack Obama's re-election ensured the...