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March 9

Sen Cory Booker proposes ‘Keep Your Pay Act,’ eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000

Sen. Cory Booker proposes eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000 of income for working families in new Keep Your Pay Act ahead of 2026 bid.

March 9

Travel is about to get more expensive as Iran conflict sparks jet fuel crunch

The Iran conflict has disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening jet fuel supplies and stoking fears that airfares would climb.

March 9

Tankers to resume normal movement in Middle East in 'a few weeks' at worst, Energy sec says, ending oil surge

Oil prices surge 25% amid Trump administration's Iran targeting as Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicts "fear premium" will end in weeks, not months.

March 9

A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says

New study reveals curing cancer could deliver massive $185 trillion economic jackpot to U.S. economy - roughly $15,000 per American citizen annually.

March 8

The unlikely tool Trump is eyeing to tackle rising oil prices amid the Iran conflict

War-risk insurance costs surge as conflict threatens oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz, potentially driving up gas prices for American consumers.

March 7

'Utterly unaffordable': Study reveals how deep blue city's minimum wage law is ravaging key industry

Los Angeles hotels reportedly cut 650 jobs as new minimum wage law takes effect, with more layoffs expected as wages rise to $30 per hour by 2028.

March 6

Does President Trump hold the power to end Operation Epic Fury?

Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reports on President Donald Trump’s meeting with defense contractors and potential for gas price relief as Operation Epic Fury progresses on ‘Special Report.’

March 6

Trump admin hits back at ex-California mayor's call for federal guaranteed income as cities hand out cash

Michael D. Tubbs, founder of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, advocated for federal cash assistance, but the Trump administration opposes such initiatives as unnecessary handouts.

March 6

Trump promises action to lower oil prices amid Middle East conflict

'Outnumbered' panelists weigh in after Donald Trump promised action to lower oil prices and discuss the Middle East conflict's impact on energy.

March 6

Las Vegas tourism plummets as officials consider $6M plan to win back Canadian visitors

Las Vegas tourism drops 7.5% as officials are now considering a $6 million marketing push to win back Canadian visitors. The city seeks to reverse declining numbers.