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August Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out today

By Anna Giaritelli, BABACAR DIONERUKMINI CALLIMACHI, Benjamin Payne, Daniel Halper and Susan Ferrechio March 2, 2026 5:10 am

In this June 15, 2018, file photo, cash is fanned out from a wallet in North Andover, Massachusetts.

First round of August Social Security payments goes out in 12 days

Asher Notheis Mar 2, 2026

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, speaks during a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting

Don’t expect big interest rate cuts immediately after Powell is replaced at Fed

Zach Halaschak Aug 1, 2025

Trump’s overhaul of Nuclear Regulatory Commission spurs fears of more delays

Callie Patteson Aug 1, 2025

Most Americans not getting COVID-19 booster this fall, survey says

Gabrielle M. Etzel Aug 1, 2025

‘AOC funds genocide’: Graffiti defaces campaign office as AOC rebukes ‘lies’ over Israel vote

By Heather Hunter July 21, 2025 6:12 pm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a meeting of the Ukraine Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

Germany to send five Patriot batteries to Ukraine with US support

By Mike Brest July 21, 2025 4:56 pm

Katie Hobbs to travel to DC after calling for investigation into Grand Canyon fire containment

By Annabella Rosciglione July 21, 2025 4:38 pm

Marines deployed to Los Angeles to return home

By Mike Brest July 21, 2025 4:28 pm

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent talks to reporters about his lunch meeting with Republican senators and the schedule for getting the Republican megabill to President Donald Trump's desk by July 4, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Bessent eyes government review of Federal Reserve as Trump weighs firing Powell

By Emily Hallas July 21, 2025 3:56 pm

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., left, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., make statements to reporters ahead of vote in the House to pass a bill on President Donald Trump's top domestic priorities of spending reductions and tax breaks,

CBO says ‘big, beautiful bill’ will add $3.4 trillion to deficits in final estimate

By Zach Halaschak July 21, 2025 3:38 pm

Concerned woman reading bad news in a letter sitting on a couch in the living room at home

One Big Beautiful Bill Act will result in 10 million more uninsured, CBO says

By Gabrielle M. Etzel July 21, 2025 3:36 pm

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell listens during a Senate Committee on Banking hearing, June 25, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Luna refers Powell to DOJ on perjury and false statement charges

By Ross O'Keefe July 21, 2025 3:21 pm

At least six states and cities weighing proposals to bar ICE officers from wearing masks

By Annabella Rosciglione July 21, 2025 2:55 pm

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) arrives at the chamber as senators gather for a group photo, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Fetterman pushes bipartisan bill to prevent businesses from going cashless

By Emily Hallas July 21, 2025 2:09 pm

Russia aims for capability to launch 2,000 drones simultaneously

By Mike Brest July 21, 2025 1:59 pm

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, left, and White House border czar Tom Homan speak with reporters at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington.

Trump officials blast sanctuary city mayors after off-duty CBP officer shooting in NYC

By Anna Giaritelli July 21, 2025 12:21 pm