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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.’

Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve meets GOP senator holding up his confirmation

March 10, 2026

Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve meets GOP senator holding up his confirmation

Kevin Warsh's path to leading the Federal Reserve faces a hurdle as a Senate member holds up the nomination over ongoing Justice Department probe concerns.

Average tax refund tops $3,700 midway through filing season, Treasury says

March 10, 2026

Average tax refund tops $3,700 midway through filing season, Treasury says

Millions claimed new tax breaks under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with more than 15.5 million taking overtime exemptions and 3.5 million excluding tips.

At least 40 percent of California teachers plan to quit in the next decade: survey

March 9, 2026

At least 40 percent of California teachers plan to quit in the next decade: survey

Teacher shortage crisis affects California as 40% consider leaving education due to financial issues, while nationwide 35% of teachers plan to exit the profession in the next decade.

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

March 9, 2026

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.

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

March 9, 2026

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.

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

March 9, 2026

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.