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LABOR SEC CHAVEZ-DEREMER: Our plan to rescind the Biden independent contractor rule

March 13, 2026

LABOR SEC CHAVEZ-DEREMER: Our plan to rescind the Biden independent contractor rule

Department of Labor releases proposed rule using economic reality test to help employers determine worker classification under Fair Labor Standards Act.

Powell's behind-the-scenes move after Trump's DOJ opened its criminal probe

March 12, 2026

Powell's behind-the-scenes move after Trump's DOJ opened its criminal probe

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made 13 calls to lawmakers after the Justice Department opened a criminal probe into his congressional testimony about the Fed's renovations.

Iran war jeopardizes Trump economic boom before key midterm elections

March 12, 2026

Iran war jeopardizes Trump economic boom before key midterm elections

Deutsche Bank analysis shows Iran conflict could spark recession if oil price spikes for an extended period, but strong GDP growth provides economic cushion.

Tax scams through the years and what to know this year

March 12, 2026

Tax scams through the years and what to know this year

The IRS outlines evolving tax scams, from unemployment fraud to social media tax “hacks," and warns taxpayers what to watch for in 2026.

STEVE MOORE: Five energy truths the media ignore as America’s oil boom blunts the Iran war’s impact

March 12, 2026

STEVE MOORE: Five energy truths the media ignore as America’s oil boom blunts the Iran war’s impact

United States achieves energy independence with highest oil production ever recorded, reducing Middle East reliance as conflicts disrupt global supply chains.

'Unprecedented' agreement releases emergency oil reserves as gas prices spark concerns

March 11, 2026

'Unprecedented' agreement releases emergency oil reserves as gas prices spark concerns

A group developed nations agreed to release a record amount of emergency oil reserves Wednesday in response to the effect the U.S. attacks against Iran have had on the oil market.

Bipartisan housing push advances, but Trump-backed investor ban faces resistance

March 11, 2026

Bipartisan housing push advances, but Trump-backed investor ban faces resistance

Some Senate Democrats and industry groups oppose an institutional investor ban in a housing bill, arguing the provision would eliminate build-to-rent units and reduce rentals.

Ex-Meta boss Sheryl Sandberg rips tradwife trend as 'sexist,' harmful to women

March 11, 2026

Ex-Meta boss Sheryl Sandberg rips tradwife trend as 'sexist,' harmful to women

Sheryl Sandberg criticized the "tradwife" movement, arguing it sends harmful and "sexist" messages to working women who need jobs to support their families.

Texas conservatives tout record-breaking school choice signups after long battle with teachers unions

March 11, 2026

Texas conservatives tout record-breaking school choice signups after long battle with teachers unions

After battling with Democrats and teacher unions, Texas conservatives are celebrating the successful launch of what is likely to become the largest school-choice program in the country.

White House confronts oil surge as Operation Epic Fury continues

March 10, 2026

White House confronts oil surge as Operation Epic Fury continues

Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports on rising oil prices, tension in the Strait of Hormuz and more on ‘Special Report.’