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National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $37,461,799,057,660.24 as of 9/15/25
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
8 employers that fired staff for mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination
At least eight companies including Nasdaq, MSNBC and Carolina Panthers have fired employees for social media posts mocking Charlie Kirk's assassination.
United Airlines CEO gives 5-word prediction that low-cost rival will go out of business
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby thinks Spirit's iconic yellow planes could soon be grounded for good, saying the airline will soon be out of business.
Social Security beneficiaries expected to get bigger cost-of-living-adjustment in 2026
Social Security beneficiaries may receive an estimated 2.7% cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, which would raise average monthly benefits by $54 based on recent inflation data.
Labor Department inspector general announces audit of BLS data collection challenges
The Labor Department inspector general launched a review of BLS economic data collection issues following Trump's firing of the BLS commissioner and massive job revisions.
Mortgage rates tumble, marking largest weekly drop in a year
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.35%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.5%.
Inflation remained stubbornly high in August as Fed weighs rate cuts
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August consumer price index (CPI), which showed that inflation remained above the Fed's target ahead of the central bank's rate decision.
Cracker Barrel returning to handmade biscuits, latest in series of changes after customers speak out
Cracker Barrel eliminated DEI programs and suspended plans for restaurant remodels following customer backlash over a logo change.
STEVE MOORE: The 'gold standard' of jobs data is broken — and America is paying the price
The Bureau of Labor Statistics overestimated job numbers by 911,000 in Biden's final year and 3 million jobs over three years, raising concerns about data accuracy.
Royal Caribbean passenger accused of jumping overboard to dodge vacation gambling debt
Jey Gonzalez-Diaz was caught with $14,600 cash after jumping from a cruise ship to allegedly evade gambling debts, faces federal charge and fines.