Social Security COLA 2027 estimate predicts a benefits increase: What to know
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Trump gave White House aides tens of thousands in cash gifts
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
‘Ferris Bueller gone bad’ helps unravel $240M bitcoin theft
A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.
A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.
Labor Day gas prices hit record high as diesel surging costs hit drivers
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
Diesel prices reach record-high ahead of midterms
Politico's Mike Soraghan joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the record-high diesel prices and how it is becoming an issue for voters in red states ahead of the midterm elections.
Politico's Mike Soraghan joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the record-high diesel prices and how it is becoming an issue for voters in red states ahead of the midterm elections.
National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
Chevron plans to double Venezuelan oil production
We are learning more this week as oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand operations in Venezuela. This comes after President Donald Trump announced a deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday attended a ceremony in Venezuela’s capital to sign new agreements. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Ed Hirs, an University of Houston Energy Fellow, as we learn more about how these deals will impact consumers.
We are learning more this week as oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand operations in Venezuela. This comes after President Donald Trump announced a deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday attended a ceremony in Venezuela’s capital to sign new agreements. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Ed Hirs, an University of Houston Energy Fellow, as we learn more about how these deals will impact consumers.
Trump $1 gold coin now available for purchase: Here’s what to know
The $1 coin designed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and have President Donald Trump's face on them, are now in circulation.
The $1 coin designed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and have President Donald Trump's face on them, are now in circulation.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
Trump looks to ease beef processing regulations
Politico's Grace Yarrow joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss President Trump's plan to ease beef processing regulations for farmers and ranchers in the U.S. amid backlash to his beef imports plan.
Politico's Grace Yarrow joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss President Trump's plan to ease beef processing regulations for farmers and ranchers in the U.S. amid backlash to his beef imports plan.
Warsh: US inflation remains high
AIER's Jeff Degner and LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg discuss Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Friday comments on inflation in the United States and the possibility of hiked interest rates.
AIER's Jeff Degner and LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg discuss Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Friday comments on inflation in the United States and the possibility of hiked interest rates.
SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans
South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.
Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security September payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security September payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers float plans to protect benefits
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Netanyahu praises sanctions targeting Iran’s economy
We are getting reactions from around the world as Secretary Scott Bessent and the U.S. Treasury Department announced a new round of secondary sanctions aimed at countries that continue to do business with Iran. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Phil Stewart from Reuters to better understand what the Treasury Department means when they say they are pursuing 'economic D-Day' against Iran.
We are getting reactions from around the world as Secretary Scott Bessent and the U.S. Treasury Department announced a new round of secondary sanctions aimed at countries that continue to do business with Iran. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Phil Stewart from Reuters to better understand what the Treasury Department means when they say they are pursuing 'economic D-Day' against Iran.
Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
Here's how much it costs to live comfortably in your state for 2026
A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.
A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.