Economy - Page 9

May 20, 2026

The red states charging ahead with America's wealth as rivals watch billions slip away

New IRS data reveals Americans are relocating to Southern and Sun Belt states, drawn by lower taxes, cheaper housing costs and warmer climates.

May 19, 2026

Jesse Watters: This is what anyone with a diversified portfolio does with their money

‘The Five’ co-hosts discuss Vice President JD Vance’s exchange with a reporter and compare scrutiny over President Donald Trump’s stock trades to criticism surrounding Nancy Pelosi’s investing record.

May 19, 2026

GOP bill targets blue state for billions in COVID-era unemployment debt dumped on businesses

Rep. Vince Fong introduced legislation requiring California to repay its $21 billion unemployment debt before spending federal money on other programs.

May 19, 2026

LIZ PEEK: President Trump’s China trip sent an important message liberal media missed

Critics call Trump's Beijing trip a failure, but his surprise inclusion of American CEOs sent a powerful message about U.S. economic dominance to Xi.

May 18, 2026

NPR offering staff buyouts after receiving $113 million in charitable gifts

NPR announced it is seeking staff buyouts after it had received a combined $113 million from two megadonors last month as it navigates a path forward after Republicans cut funding.

May 18, 2026

Dem who welcomed socialist mayor's 'change' now sounding alarm over billionaire exodus: 'Gravely concerned'

A Seattle Democratic councilmember who once welcomed socialist Mayor Katie Wilson now admits he is "gravely concerned" about the city's business exodus.

May 18, 2026

The red-state winners in the climb to become America’s next economic powerhouse

Companies are fleeing high-tax blue states like California and New York for Republican-led states like Texas and Florida, accelerating a major corporate power shift.

May 18, 2026

Payroll data exposes six-figure salaries behind transit strike grinding NYC travel to a halt

Long Island Rail Road employees with median pay over $131,000 are on strike, disrupting travel for nearly 300,000 daily riders across the region.

May 18, 2026

Upscale coastal enclave beloved by Kennedys erupts after homeless shelter plan puts it steps from school

One business owner in the coastal enclave said he's "getting concerned for the area" amid plans to move a homeless shelter near an elementary school.

May 17, 2026

NY governor blamed for 'lack of leadership' as railroad strike disrupts more than 300,000 commuters

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman blames Gov. Kathy Hochul for the LIRR strike crisis, accusing her of driving New York commuters into chaos.