Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?

Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.

Trump administration rolls back fuel standards
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The Washington Examiner's Mabinty Quarshie joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss Wednesday's announcement from the Trump administration on rolling back fuel economy standards.

Kevin Hassett speaks outside the White House
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We heard from President Donald Trump over the weekend that he has made a decision surrounding who the next Federal Reserve chair will be. It’s a choice unfolding as affordability pressures continue to mount. "I know who I am going to pick, yeah. We’ll be announcing it," Trump told reporters on Sunday. Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council of the United States, is one of the names that experts have been floating as a possible replacement. Hassett spoke outside the White House on Wednesday evening.

Oil and gas prices expected to stay significantly lower through 2026

Noticing some relief at the gas pump? Oil and gas prices are expected to stay significantly lower through 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration.

Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."

Trump administration seeking to stop SNAP payments to Democrat-led states for not providing enrollee records

During President Trump’s cabinet meeting Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration will stop Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) payments to Democratic-controlled states if they don’t  provide information on those receiving the assistance.

$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026

During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.

SNAP: See the overpayment and underpayment rates for benefits in every state

There are around 42 million low-income Americans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The SNAP Quality Control system ensures recipients receive the right benefits and identifies both underpayments and overpayments.

Powerball jackpot soars to $775 million for Wednesday's drawing

The cash prize continues to rise after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Monday night's drawing.

New SNAP requirements now in effect,  USDA planning major overhaul of program

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.

Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks

The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $719 million for Saturday's drawing

The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no player matched all the winning numbers from the Nov. 26 drawing.

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.

Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.