Economist says Obama 'fundamentally broke' US healthcare system, reveals simple fix for Republicans
EJ Antoni says Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act broke the healthcare system, arguing price transparency is key to lowering premiums and costs.
How Congress could address Social Security insolvency – and the hidden cost
Federal budget rules could mask Social Security's looming insolvency by scoring general revenue transfers as costless, warns a Penn Wharton expert.
Senator warns ‘clock is ticking’ as Social Security funds run dry
Sen. Bill Cassidy warns the 3.6% Social Security COLA could drain the trust fund faster, leaving Congress roughly five and a half years to act before retirees face steep benefit cuts.
US treasurer discusses new Trump dollar coin in Treasury video
Brandon Beach encourages Americans to obtain the coins at banks next month and use them to make purchases at coffee shops (Credit: @ustreasury).
Federal budget deficit hits $2T as national debt costs surge
The CBO reports the federal budget deficit hit $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026 as net interest on the national debt surged 11% year over year.
President celebrates automatic enrollment of 70 million Trump Accounts for children
Every eligible child under 18 with a valid Social Security number now has a Trump Account, though parents or guardians must claim the accounts to access contributions.
House Republicans press IRS to strip Middle East Children's Alliance of tax-exempt status
The Middle East Children's Alliance faces calls to lose its tax-exempt status over alleged ties to the PFLP, a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Federal budget deficit reaches $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports
The CBO reports the federal budget deficit hit $2 trillion as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid spending surged alongside rising debt costs.
DeSantis issues warning on Trump $5K dividend
Asked about President Trump's proposal to distribute $5,000 to American adults if the GOP wins the House and Senate, Florida Gov. DeSantis warned that borrowing money would cause more inflation.
Trump's $5,000 dividend proposal could add $1.2T to federal deficit, analysts say
President Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 dividend to every U.S. adult, but analysts warn it would cost $1.2 trillion and double the deficit.
American Airlines adds $1,000 Trump Account match for workers' children
American Airlines is adding a new employee benefit that includes a $1,000 Trump Account match per eligible child and a pretax savings option.
Pataki sounds alarm over New York exodus: 'It's just going to get worse'
New York risks losing its status as the nation's financial center as outmigration accelerates, former Gov. George Pataki says on FOX Business.
Midterm convention gives ability to restate the case to our base, GOP lawmaker says
Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.V., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the GOP's midterm convention, the legislative agenda and the Trump administration look to impose an H-1B visa fee.
New York Republican congressman rips Hochul policies for sending businesses ‘don’t come here’ message
Rep. Mike Lawler says Kathy Hochul's data center moratorium tells companies to go elsewhere, worsening New York's out-migration and tax burden.
Trump warns new Hochul, Mamdani pied-à-terre tax could accelerate NYC wealth exodus
President Donald Trump is weighing potential federal action over New York City’s luxury second-home surcharge as the policy faces a legal battle and scrutiny
We have to 'nuke the filibuster,' GOP senate candidate says
South Carolina Senate candidate Mark Lynch joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the state's GOP primary, addressing key voter issues such as federal spending and immigration as well as the Senate's legislative agenda.
Portnoy calls Mamdani grocery plan a 'publicity stunt,' predicts taxpayer-funded early success
Zohran Mamdani's proposal for government-run grocery stores faces scrutiny over whether public funding can sustain the business long term.
Steve Hilton warns California economy will 'absolutely collapse' under 'insane' billionaire tax
Steve Hilton says a proposed billionaire tax has already cost California billions in lost revenue as businesses and wealthy residents flee the state.
Average Democrat is in a 'state of panic,' GOP rep says
Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., discusses the legislative priorities ahead of the August recess, polling ahead of the midterms and more on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Fauci's silence was 'very telling' and 'very dissappointing,' Senator Ernst says
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony before the Senate Homeland Security Committee and the top legislative priorities before the August recess on 'Mornings with Maria.'