Russian Invasion Reorders West's Calculations On Cost Of WarThere are signs that the resolve to confront Vladimir Putin and the willingness to take on some economic pain in the process are growing.
Gas Prices Skyrocket Amid Reduced Access To Russia's Oil SupplyA petroleum analyst says sanctions the U.S. and its allies have placed on Russia are essentially blocking access to Russia’s crude oil.
Retirees Feeling Pinch Of Soaring Inflation, Spike In Consumer PricesIn the past year, inflation reached the highest rate in four decades. People on fixed incomes, like retirees, are especially feeling it.
Mississippi Residents Want President Biden To Address PovertyAs President Biden gives his State of the Union address, Mississippi residents hope he can do something about the poverty rate as well as equal pay.
Russians Scramble To Banks As Their Currency CrumblesThe economic fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is rippling around the world. But it's being felt most directly by Russians.
Russia, Ukraine War Could Have Wider Economic ImplicationsThough the U.S. has many natural resources, no country can really have a modern economy without relying on others.
Avocado Import Ban Signals Mexican Cartel ActivityThe USDA suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant inspector in Mexico reportedly received a threatening phone call.
COVID-19 Protests Impact Border Trade Between Canada, U.S.The so-called Freedom Truck Convoy protesting COVID-19 mandates has partially blocked the busiest shipping bridge between the U.S. and Canada.
White House: File Your Taxes To Get Full Child Tax CreditAdministration officials estimate $193 billion would go to 58 million eligible households that file taxes.
U.S. National Debt Hits Record $30 TrillionThe national debt surpassed $30 trillion for the first time Tuesday, driven in part by federal spending during the pandemic.
Minneapolis Aims To Fix Its Housing Shortage Through Zoning ChangesMinneapolis eliminated single-family zoning in 2018 — a classification long associated with segregation.
How Zoning Laws Prevent Affordable Housing And Separate ClassesMost U.S. cities designate land only for single-family homes, meaning those who can't afford one are restricted to lower-income neighborhoods.
The Future Of U.S. Social SecurityThe Old-Age & Survivors Insurance Trust Fund holds $2.8 trillion in reserves, mostly from taxes you pay.
Dr. Fauci Is The Highest Paid Employee In U.S. GovernmentDr. Fauci is part of an old federal system called the CSRS system, and it was disbanded in 1987.
State Of The U.S. Economy One Year Into The Biden AdministrationThe economy is a top concern for many Americans as they feel the brunt of record-high inflation and supply chain snarls under President Biden.
The Steep Costs Of U.S. ChildcareWe break down what it costs to care for a child in the U.S., and how the country stacks up to others.
| Scripps News Staff and Amber Strong and Emily Grossberg
Here's Why More Than $1.7T Is Owed In U.S. Student DebtAccording to educationdata.org, student loan debt is growing six times faster than the nation's economy.
U.S. Unemployment Claims Drop To 198,000The job market has bounced back from last year's brief but intense coronavirus recession.
Will 2021 Housing Market Trends Continue Next Year?2021 was a record-breaking year for home prices and rent, and experts say it might be a while before we see the drop.
Biden Administration Extends Pause On Student Loan PaymentsPayments on federal student loans will remain paused with 0% interest rates through May 1.
Fed To Accelerate Withdrawal Of Economic Aid As Prices SurgeThe Fed's hard pivot comes after consumer inflation reached a four-decade high in November.
U.S. Consumer Inflation Up 6.8% In Past Year, Most Since 1982Over the past 12 months, the costs paid by a typical American family have surged by roughly $4,000, according to calculations by Jason Furman.
White House Has New Slogan On Infrastructure, But Message Is The SamePresident Biden, trying to rebound from sagging poll numbers, rebranded his Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework as "Building a Better America."
U.S. Stocks Start Higher, Regain Footing After Slump FridayThe market stumbled Friday after news about the spread of the new Omicron COVID variant.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Extends Timeline For Potential Debt DefaultTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen is urging Congress to raise or suspend the debt limit by Dec. 15 or the U.S. risks defaulting on its bills.
Pres. Biden Touts Infrastructure Bill At Snowy, Rusty Bridge In NHPresident Joe Biden takes his new infrastructure plan on the road with the first stop at New Hampshire's 175 bridge.
Inflation Drives Prices Up As The Holiday Season ApproachesMost will be able to take the hit, but low-income families will feel it in their wallets.
Americans Quit Their Jobs At A Record Pace For The 2nd Straight MonthThe Labor Department said 4.4 million people, or 3% of the U.S. workforce, quit their jobs in September. Most left for a better position elsewhere.
President Biden Addresses Supply Chain Issues At Port Of BaltimoreHe highlighted his plan for funding in the bipartisan infrastructure bill, calling ports critical to the nation's economy.
Inflation Driving Up Gas Prices, Hitting Wallets HardCalifornia drivers are shelling out the most for a gallon of gas — $4.63 on average.
