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National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,432,287,507,801.52 as of 1/8/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
Fixing the housing crisis needs a ‘multi-faceted approach,’ Katrina Campins says
‘Mansion Global’ host Katrina Campins praises President Donald Trump’s planned move to eliminate ‘institutional investors’ from purchasing single-family homes on ‘Making Money.’
IRS announces start date of 2026 tax filing season: what to know
IRS announces 2026 tax filing season begins Jan. 26, with Free File program starting Jan. 9 for taxpayers earning $84,000 or less, while taxpayers have a April 15 deadline.
Trump's call for $1.5 trillion defense budget would add trillions to debt: CRFB
Trump proposes massive $1.5 trillion defense budget increase, up from $1 trillion plan. Budget watchdog warns it would add estimated $5.8 trillion to debt.
Americans flee mortgage market despite lower rates as lenders tighten grip on credit nationwide
The housing market faces dual pressure as fewer Americans apply for mortgages while lenders reduce loan programs and increase documentation requirements.
Trump car loan tax deductions plans take shape
FOX Business' Darren Botelho breaks down the car loan tax deduction and who qualifies on 'Varney & Co.'
Trump announces plans to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes
President Donald Trump announced he is moving forward with plans to ban institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes in an effort to improve affordability.
Trump admin starts sending notices to student loan borrowers in default ahead of wage garnishment
Trump administration resumes wage garnishment for federal student loan borrowers in default, with notices going to 1,000 borrowers starting this week.
Billionaires make strategic moves out of California ahead of proposed wealth tax
California billionaires like Larry Page and Larry Ellison are making business and real estate moves ahead of a proposed 5% wealth tax on assets over $1 billion goes into effect.
New vehicle sales to decline moderately in 2026 as affordability issues weigh, forecast says
Cox Automotive forecasts U.S. vehicle sales will decline 2.4% to 15.8 million units in 2026, with fleet sales dropping 6.1% as auto market slows.
Georgia resident identified as winner of $983M Mega Millions jackpot, largest ever in state
Georgia resident comes forward as winner of record $983 million Mega Millions jackpot, the largest lottery prize ever won in the state and eighth-biggest in game history.
Oil giants head to Trump White House for high-stakes Venezuela talks
Alabama GOP gubernatorial candidate Tommy Tuberville weighs in on oil executives meeting with President Trump and the White House and discusses the current status of Venezuela on ‘The Evening Edit.’