Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war

A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.

49% of Americans are struggling to afford food: Report

Nearly half of Americans say it’s difficult to afford food, with 52% spending more than last year, according to LendingTree.

Fetterman breaks with party, casts key vote to advance DHS nominee

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman broke with Democrats Thursday, casting the key vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Gas prices hit two-year high in Philadelphia region amid Middle East war

Gas prices are rising sharply due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, reaching their highest levels in over two years and causing widespread frustration among drivers.

Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month

Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.

Fed keeps interest rates steady: Here's what to know

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.

More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year

The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.

Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats

As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.

Mayor Parker proposes ride share and delivery taxes in $7B budget plan

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has unveiled a $7 billion budget plan for fiscal year 2027 that includes new taxes on ride-share trips and retail deliveries.

Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds

As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.

Inflation projected to spike in coming months as energy costs soar

Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.

Over 2 dozen states including Pennsylvania reject Live Nation deal, citing consumer harm

More than two dozen states, including Pennsylvania, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.

Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests

From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.

A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says

A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.

Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know

The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.