Markets drop after Trump’s Iran speech spurs oil surge, raising supply chain concerns
Pacer ETFs president Sean O’Hara joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to break down the market’s shift toward quality and value as geopolitical tensions drive volatility and oil prices higher.
Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ within weeks as US nears mission completion
Former National Security Council chief of staff Fred Fleitz joins 'Mornings with Maria' to break down President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran, the timeline for ending U.S. military operations and the impact on energy markets and allies.
Mortgage rates rise for fifth straight week as Iran war continues to roil markets
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.46%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.38%.
McDonald's goes all-in on affordability: Full menu revealed for new under $3 and $4 deals
Starting April 21, McDonald's rolls out a new nationwide McValue menu featuring predictable, everyday low prices to compete in the fast-food value wars.
AI threat, rising tuition raise questions about whether college is still worth it
Fox News senior national correspondent Rich Edson joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to break down rising market volatility, the growing uncertainty around college ROI and how artificial intelligence is reshaping job prospects for recent graduates.
Joel Pollak highlights lack of accountability in California as fraud emerges up and down state
California Post opinion editor Joel Pollak discusses the lack of accountability as a report highlights the alleged misuse of public funds in California and President Donald Trump slamming insurance companies over California wildfire payouts.
Rep. Byron Donalds slams Democrats for ‘playing games’ with national security, border funding
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to sound off on the DHS funding standoff, slam Democrats over border security and voter ID battles and weigh in on rising healthcare costs driving voter concerns.
One year later, Trump tariffs generated billions as refunds take shape
One year after Trump’s “Liberation Day" tariffs, many have been struck down, with officials working to refund roughly $166 billion in duties.
Trump’s 'Liberation Day' tariffs tested: One year later, what changed?
Former JPMorgan Chase chief economist Anthony Chan discusses oil prices and whether President Donald Trump’s 'Liberation Day' tariffs became the economic headwind many predicted on 'Varney & Co.'
Americans map out summer travel as mountain town claims No. 1 spot
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, tops summer 2026 short-term rental bookings at 45.5% occupancy, as Americans lock in travel plans early and demand surges across unexpected destinations.
Major grocery chain closes more stores, cuts jobs as post-merger fallout deepens
Albertsons is closing stores and cutting jobs nationwide as it navigates pressure following its failed $24.6 billion merger with Kroger.
Trump, GOP strike deal to end DHS shutdown, fund ICE separately
Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the deal to end the DHS shutdown while advancing a separate bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol, bypassing the filibuster in a high-stakes immigration fight.
Photonics is key to AI infrastructure buildout, expert says
HyperFRAME Research deep tech analyst Stephen Sopko discusses the thesis on the evolution in communication on 'Making Money.'
Trump urges action as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
Continental Resources founder and Chairman Harold Hamm joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to warn of oil price spikes tied to Iran’s Strait of Hormuz threat and underscore America’s energy dominance under President Donald Trump.
NASA’s Artemis II mission marks major step in race back to the moon
Former NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss Artemis II's historic launch and his near-death experience on the Starliner mission that left him stuck in space for nearly 300 days.
GOP leaders race to beat June 1 deadline as Trump demands action
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the DHS funding showdown, slam Democrats over border security and outline GOP priorities ahead of the June 1 deadline.
Johnson, Thune push high-stakes reconciliation strategy to bypass Senate gridlock
Congressman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss ending the DHS shutdown, reconciliation strategy, birthright citizenship concerns and the U.S. race to the moon against China.
Trump signals imminent military action, says Iran could be sent ‘back to the Stone Ages’
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to break down rising tensions with Iran, warn about China’s growing global influence and sound the alarm on national security threats facing the United States.
Credit card interest rate cap could reduce access for over 100 million Americans, analysis finds
Unleash Prosperity warns capping credit card rates at 10% would act as a price control, potentially eliminating rewards programs and cutting credit lines.
Hershey to return to classic Reese’s recipe after founder’s grandson criticizes brand
Hershey plans to phase out compound coatings in select Reese's products, transitioning to traditional chocolate by 2027, affecting less than 3% of Reese's items.