President Donald Trump said in a speech to the nation that he's using federal power to secure elections from being “stolen.”.

Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has intensified.

Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain historically low.

Americans are once again paying more at the pump as gasoline prices climb amid continued U.S. military strikes on Iran.

U.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook.

Rental scams are increasing across the U.S., with Houston among the cities hardest hit.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low.

Ukrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems.

President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over.

A new analysis of early rate filings shows that Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing another year of double-digit premium increases.

After four years in exile, the prediction market platform Polymarket has begun a well-funded campaign to sell a new version of itself to the American public.

Summer is the busiest time of year for Americans to move, but consumer advocates say it’s also prime time for moving scams that can cost victims thousands of dollars.

President Donald Trump has rung the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office.

Nonprofits and companies want to unite Americans behind community service drives and patriotic brand activations in the nation's 250th year.

U.S. applications for jobless aid inched down last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16.

U.S. employers pulled back on hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.

A Democratic member of Congress is calling for a federal investigation into the "rent now, pay later" industry.

The United States men’s national team is tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches.

The great-grandson of the Chinese American at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court case that first established the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship praises the latest ruling.

Across the country, experts are watching to see whether the World Cup will give a boost to youth soccer and mint fans for decades to come.

Americans’ attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative by historical standards.

U.S. stocks rose and trimmed their losses in what had been a rocky June.

Just in time for Independence Day, a new historical drama is taking audiences back to the remarkable story of the man who would become America’s first president.

Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its interpretation of new Medicaid work requirements.

All of the matchups have been set for the World Cup's round of 32 with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday when Canada plays South Africa in Southern California.

As group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might not be who finishes first in a four-team group.

Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds that are creating uncertainty for businesses.

A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law.

Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury.

The Supreme Court has ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power.

The United States has advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic.

Americans are expected to spend a record $27.9 billion on Father’s Day in 2026, driven largely by higher prices in popular gift categories like tools and grills.

Cristian Roldan is familiar with how loud Lumen Field can get.

There is another way to learn about the holiday down on Galveston Island -- that will take you on an amazing ride through history.

The Supreme Court has ruled against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users.

The number of Americans applying for jobless aid fell modestly last week as layoffs remained in the same historically low range of recent years.

An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.

The U.S. World Cup team says it is prepared for the physical challenge of facing Australia in group play this week.

The coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand.

The U.S. has opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay.

Catapulted by the market debut of his rocket company SpaceX, Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire.

Americans are carrying more debt than ever before, and new data shows Houston residents are among the most burdened in the nation.

Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup.

U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran.

Americans will soon have access to a new sunscreen ingredient that experts say offers strong protection against the sun’s harmful rays.

Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to face a funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than previously expected.

After complaints about staffing cuts and long waits to get help at the Social Security Administration, its commissioner says things are getting a lot better.

Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicaid could face new hurdles in maintaining their health coverage under a federal work requirement framework set to take effect in January.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country or its system of government as exceptional.

With virtually no strings attached, Congress is on the verge of providing a massive infusion of cash to the Homeland Security Department.

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the war in Iran.

More than 63 million Americans who rely on Social Security could face significant benefit cuts within the next decade if lawmakers fail to address the program’s funding challenges, according to a new report.

Lebanese Americans are both grieving and taking action to support loved ones in their homeland who have been affected by the war between Israel and Hezbollah.

In a city known for sweltering summers, sticky humidity and months of triple-digit heat indexes, a new report suggests many Houstonians may not be drinking enough water to keep up.

The House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran.

As millions of Americans hit the road and take to the skies for summer vacations, health experts are reminding travelers to take precautions to avoid getting sick while away from home.

A growing scam fueled by artificial intelligence is leaving victims frightened and, in some cases, out thousands of dollars.

Five American cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus are leaving a Nebraska quarantine facility.

Hundreds of youths in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki have demonstrated against an Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base.

The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government.

A federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier for voters to prove their U.S. citizenship.

Americans long have leavened their powerful global image with goofiness.

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak.

A court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo.

Macklin Celebrini scored again and Jet Greaves stopped 34 shots as Canada beat the United States 4-0 to advance to the semifinals at the ice hockey world championship.

A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americans’ finances.

Americans already feeling the sting of higher prices at the gas pump could soon see another major hit at the grocery store.

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro’s government more than 65 years ago.

Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the economy.

Walmart delivered another strong quarter of sales as the discounter’s speedy deliveries and low prices served as a magnet for shoppers across the income spectrum.

A House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors.

A new poll finds that Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they’re largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues.

Nationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace could drop by nearly 5 million people this year.

President Donald Trump has announced an expansion of his discounted-drug website, TrumpRx.

A new nationwide survey found nearly half of Americans say their lives are “lacking fun,” while 1 in 10 people said they cannot remember the last time they had a full day of fun.

The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips.

President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River.

Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations.

U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing following a final day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary by defending deeply held beliefs and protecting free speech rather than relying on patriotic slogans or celebrations.

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence.

President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping.

Gas prices across the country continue climbing as tensions tied to the conflict involving Iran push fuel costs higher, and now the Trump administration says it is open to suspending the federal gas tax to help Americans save money at the pump.

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.

A council appointed by President Donald Trump has proposed significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

U.S. jobless claim applications rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite elevated inflation and other economic headwinds.

Lower-income Americans sharply reduced their gas consumption in the month following the Iran war, yet spiking prices still forced them to spend more at the pump, worsening the economy’s disparities, new research released Wednesday showed.

U.S. job openings were essentially unchanged at 6.9 million in March, another sign the American labor remained sluggish even before the full impact of the Iran war hit the economy.

President Donald Trump is promising to release new UFO records that he says will be “very interesting.”.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that mifepristone must be obtained in person, a decision the country’s highest court has temporarily blocked.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he’s concerned about the allure of easy money — lottery tickets, buy now, pay later loans and the promise of a crypto windfall.

Americans are paying for the war in Iran with every visit to the gas station, but some of the damage to the U.S. economy is being offset — for now anyway — by big tax refunds and an investment boom driven by artificial intelligence.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits tumbled below 200,000 last week despite a number of economic headwinds including the war in Iran.

A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

A new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social media and influencers than their elders are.

A new analysis suggests Americans are being overcharged by $150 billion a year to insure their homes, autos and businesses.

U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.

Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war.