Falling gas prices, interest rates fuel GOP optimism about economic turnaround
Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to address government shutdown concerns and economic growth.
High-stakes talks ahead as Trump, Netanyahu discuss fragile peace
Rocket scientist Ari Sacher joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to break down Israel’s overnight strikes on Hezbollah targets, mounting doubts over Gaza peace talks and the growing challenges of disarming Hamas and Hezbollah.
Texas DPS arrests human smuggler in high speed chase
Texas DPS Lt. Christopher Olivarez joins 'Mornings With Maria' to discuss the arrest of a human smuggler following a high-speed chase and share statistics on decreasing border crossings under the Trump administration.
Pentagon warns China military buildup puts US homeland at growing risk
Legal and political strategist Katie Zacharia joins 'Mornings with Maria' to break down rising tensions with China, the Pentagon’s warning on Beijing’s military buildup and President Donald Trump’s strategy on tariffs, trade and global security.
Fears of ISIS resurgence grow amid strikes in Nigeria
Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., joins 'Mornings with Maria' reacting to President Donald Trump's military strikes against ISIS in Nigeria and weighs in on concerns of another government shutdown.
Wall Street eyes strong finish to historic year as Dow and S&P pull back in premarket
Constellation Research founder R. ‘Ray’ Wang joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss AI-driven market gains, Nvidia’s latest chip deal, the fight for real assets and what investors should watch as 2026 approaches.
Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models
Ford is breaking records for all the wrong reasons. It's had 152 recalls in 2025, eclipsing a decade-old industry high. Quality issues plague millions of vehicles.
$400k shipment of live lobsters hijacked en route to Midwest Costco locations
The FBI is investigating the theft of a $400,000 lobster delivery bound for Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota that was allegedly hijacked.
Google reveals the top trending searches of 2025
Google reveals 2025's top trending search trends in the United States, led by Charlie Kirk, Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" and iPhone 17.
Is now the right time to refinance a mortgage?
An economist warns that refinancing may not benefit homeowners planning to move soon, emphasizing the importance of the "breakeven point" rule.
$1.8B Powerball jackpot won on Christmas Eve in Arkansas
Arkansas ticket wins $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve, marking second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history with $834.9 million cash value.
The Faulkner Focus - Wednesday, December 24
Economy, Tarrifs, Scott Bessant
Jack in the Box shut down more than 70 stores with more expected by year's end over financial struggles
Jack in the Box is closing dozens of restaurants as part of a major cost-cutting plan, with 72 locations shuttered so far and more expected in the near future.
Holiday barks sold at Aldi recalled over potential undeclared pecans, wheat: FDA
Silvestri Sweets recalled Choceur-branded holiday bark sold at Aldi stores after a packaging mix-up led to undeclared allergens in the popular treats.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan reveals book, documentary offers after 16 years leading the Archdiocese of New York
Cardinal Timothy Dolan reveals book and documentary offers as he steps down from his role as archbishop of New York, a position he has held for 16 years.
Americans lose track of time between holidays, research shows
'The Big Money Show' panel discusses the trend of decompression and disconnecting between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Rand Paul's 'Festivus Report' indentifies $1.6 trillion in waste
'The Big Money Show' panel examines Sen. Rand Paul's 'Festivus Report' and discusses the government's wasteful spending.
Where you can shop for your last-minute Christmas needs
Need last-minute holiday essentials? Find out which major retailers like Target have modified hours on Christmas Eve and will close for the holiday.
It's ‘no surprise at all’ that inflation is higher in blue states, GOP lawmaker says
Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., weighs in on a report regarding the difference in inflation between Democratic and Republican states, whether there is a solution to health care and the Minnesota fraud scandal on 'Varney & Co.'
Mortgage rates fall ahead of Christmas holiday
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.18%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Wednesday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.21%.