National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $36,215,469,660,763.20 as of 4/23/25
The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by President Biden and Congress.
Bilt Rewards launches new program to help with student debt
Bilt, a loyalty program, has been rapidly expanding its services. Now it's trying to reward students for college housing payments and helping them pay off loans.
GOP rep praises DOGE’s ‘critical’ push to rein in wasteful government spending
Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., argues that there is a ‘tremendous opportunity’ to improve the functionality of the U.S. government on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
Key court wins power American energy infrastructure
The Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) has touted several recent federal court decisions as “wins" for America’s oil and natural gas.
Tesla earnings fall short; Elon Musk says DOGE time will 'drop significantly'
Tesla generated $13.97 billion in automotive revenue in the first three months of 2025, marking a drop of nearly 20% from the same quarter last year.
Are fears over potential tax cuts valid?
Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist discusses concerns over rumored tax hikes on 'Kudlow.'
FTC hits Uber with lawsuit over billing for Uber One
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking aim at Uber’s Uber One subscription service in a new lawsuit that it filed against the ride-hailing company.
Trump energy chief warns clean energy tax credits are a 'big mistake'
Energy Secretary Chris Wright discusses whether the Trump administration is exploring more green energy and solar projects on 'Varney & Co.'
WWE touts WrestleMania 41's massive success in Las Vegas
WWE touted the massive success of WrestleMania 41 on Tuesday, saying it set multiple records across the board. John Cena's 17th title win was the moment of the weekend.
Pope Francis dead at 88: What is the financial situation of the Vatican?
The Holy See, which governs the Vatican City, generates money in a variety of ways, including through donations from around the world as well as tourism.
Walgreens to pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, Justice Department says
Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million to resolve claims that the company illegally filled millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids.
Trump's tariffs projected to increase unemployment, but escape mass layoffs: Allianz
Allianz economists are forecasting that the unemployment will rise to 5% by early 2026, though mass layoffs aren't expected as inflation raises consumer prices due to Trump's tariffs.
Wildfire victims not receiving help from FAIR Plan: 'I’ll have to fight with them for the next three years'
Total insured losses from the Southern California wildfires earlier this year are estimated to be as high $45 billion. Palisades homeowners forced onto the FAIR Plan as a last resort are not getting the the help they need.
Trump DOJ's plan to restructure Google hurts consumers, national security, says exec: 'Wildly overbroad'
Both parties in the DOJ's landmark antitrust case against Google will reconvene in Washington, D.C., on Monday to hash out a remedy — though Google executives warn that much remains at stake.
Federal judge temporarily blocks mass firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A federal judge temporarily halted the mass firings of nearly 1,500 workers at the CFPB on Friday following notices they received on Thursday advising them of their dismissals
The case for revamping a 60%-stocks40%-bonds retirement portfolio.mp4
Katie Klingensmith, Chief Investment Strategist at Edelman Financial Engines shares her views on the benefit of diversifying into private investments.
Trump admin cancels Biden-era offshore wind project
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to explain why the Trump administration canceled a Biden-era offshore wind project.
Federal judge rules Google has a monopoly in ad tech
A federal judge has found Alphabet-owned Google has monopolies in the online publisher ad server and ad exchange markets.
Conservative group calls for halt to federal funding of California high-speed rail
A new report by the conservative group Unleash Prosperity calls for an end to federal funding for the California high-speed rail project due to cost overruns.
Powerful manufacturing association pens regulation rebalancing plan for Trump admin
The National Association of Manufacturers sent 10 federal agencies details on 44 regulations it recommends President Donald Trump should revise or rescind.