Trump on suspending federal gas tax
Trump answered yes on Monday when asked if he would suspend the federal gas tax amid higher prices stemming from the war with Iran.
Trump answered yes on Monday when asked if he would suspend the federal gas tax amid higher prices stemming from the war with Iran.
Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax amid high fuel prices
President Donald Trump said on Monday morning that he aims to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time to help address high fuel prices.
President Donald Trump said on Monday morning that he aims to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time to help address high fuel prices.
Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts
Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.
Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.
U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April, beating expectations
Economic strategist Dan Varroney joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the April jobs report released Friday. 115,000 jobs were added in April, which surpassed economists' expectations. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3 percent.
Economic strategist Dan Varroney joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the April jobs report released Friday. 115,000 jobs were added in April, which surpassed economists' expectations. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3 percent.
April job cuts up nearly 40%: See which industries had the most layoffs
Job cuts last month increased by 38%, according to a recent report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Job cuts last month increased by 38%, according to a recent report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Shell reports nearly $7 billion profits amid war with Iran
Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
USDA makes 1,000 arrests in SNAP abuse, will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock more nutritious foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.
Elon Musk hit with $1.5M fine in Twitter disclosures settlement
Elon Musk will pay the massive fine to settle a long-running Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit over his 2022 acquisition of Twitter. The deal resolves allegations that Musk delayed disclosing his initial stake in the company.
Elon Musk will pay the massive fine to settle a long-running Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit over his 2022 acquisition of Twitter. The deal resolves allegations that Musk delayed disclosing his initial stake in the company.
Officials warn of banking spoof callers draining customers' accounts
Officials are warning customers about banking spoof calls that could trick them into emptying their accounts. Here's what to know.
Officials are warning customers about banking spoof calls that could trick them into emptying their accounts. Here's what to know.
Apple settlement: Owners of some iPhone models could get $95
Apple agreed to a massive multimillion dollar settlement for a class-action lawsuit in a deal that means owners may receive up to $95 for each eligible iPhone device. Here’s what you need to know.
Apple agreed to a massive multimillion dollar settlement for a class-action lawsuit in a deal that means owners may receive up to $95 for each eligible iPhone device. Here’s what you need to know.
DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation
The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.
The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.
US restaurant sales fall as Iran war drives up gas prices
With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.
With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.
GameStop makes $56 billion bid to buy eBay
GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.
GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.
Oil market eyes Trump's Strait of Hormuz aid plan
We are watching as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to send oil prices climbing. This comes as President Donald Trump announces a plan to help ships that are stranded inside the vital waterway in the Persian Gulf. Last week, Energy Secretary Chris Wright did not show too much optimism when asked if gasoline prices in the U.S. will return to the $3 per gallon level anytime soon. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with independent oil analyst and keynote speaker Tom Kloza as the oil market is set to react to Trump’s new plan.
We are watching as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to send oil prices climbing. This comes as President Donald Trump announces a plan to help ships that are stranded inside the vital waterway in the Persian Gulf. Last week, Energy Secretary Chris Wright did not show too much optimism when asked if gasoline prices in the U.S. will return to the $3 per gallon level anytime soon. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with independent oil analyst and keynote speaker Tom Kloza as the oil market is set to react to Trump’s new plan.
Sony PlayStation lawsuit: Gamers may qualify for $7.85M settlement — What to know
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a proposed $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated prices for digital games.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a proposed $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated prices for digital games.
Powell to remain at Fed, setting up clash with Trump
We watched last week as the Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 3.6% for a third straight meeting. This comes as Chair Jerome Powell will reportedly step down from his leadership role when his term ends May 15, though he will remain on the Fed’s board, potentially creating tensions as a new chair takes over. Speaking with LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi about the possibility of tensions continuing to grow at the Fed is Christopher Rugaber with The Associated Press.
We watched last week as the Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 3.6% for a third straight meeting. This comes as Chair Jerome Powell will reportedly step down from his leadership role when his term ends May 15, though he will remain on the Fed’s board, potentially creating tensions as a new chair takes over. Speaking with LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi about the possibility of tensions continuing to grow at the Fed is Christopher Rugaber with The Associated Press.
Clinique and M.A.C.-owner Estée Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs, mainly at its stores
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.
Federal minimum wage could reach $25: What to know
A coalition of more than 100 labor, civil rights, and advocacy groups is backing new federal legislation to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour.
A coalition of more than 100 labor, civil rights, and advocacy groups is backing new federal legislation to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour.
National Nurses Week 2026: Deals and discounts
Some restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate National Nurses Week, which runs May 6-12.
Some restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate National Nurses Week, which runs May 6-12.
Tens of millions of taxpayers may be owed IRS refunds from COVID-era
Tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or reduced penalties and interest due to delayed filing deadlines during the COVID-19 emergency declaration.
Tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or reduced penalties and interest due to delayed filing deadlines during the COVID-19 emergency declaration.