DOGE latest: Nearly 40% of canceled contracts may save no money, data shows
DOGE claims to have found $65 billion in federal government savings so far, but more than 400 contracts worth millions of dollars are drawing questions.
DOGE claims to have found $65 billion in federal government savings so far, but more than 400 contracts worth millions of dollars are drawing questions.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Apple making half-a-trillion dollar investment in US
Apple is making its largest-ever investment in the United States.
Apple is making its largest-ever investment in the United States.
Trump to reinstate tariffs on Canada and Mexico, sparking economic concerns
President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will take effect next month, ending a suspension that had delayed their implementation.
President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will take effect next month, ending a suspension that had delayed their implementation.
Apple unveils historic $500B investment in US manufacturing, innovation: 'Bullish on the future'
Apple's announcement comes after President Donald Trump said he met with the company's CEO Tim Cook.
Apple's announcement comes after President Donald Trump said he met with the company's CEO Tim Cook.
Fired federal employees search for work but struggle to replace their old jobs
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
Chicago convenience store near O'Hare airport sells $3.1 million winning lottery ticket
A lucky Illinois Lottery player became a multimillionaire after purchasing a $3.1 million winning ticket at a Chicago convenience store.
A lucky Illinois Lottery player became a multimillionaire after purchasing a $3.1 million winning ticket at a Chicago convenience store.
Border Patrol sees uptick in egg smuggling on southern border amid skyrocketing prices
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
Trump says he'll consider sending DOGE savings checks to taxpayers
The American taxpayer may be getting a boost in their bank account.
The American taxpayer may be getting a boost in their bank account.
$5,000 DOGE check? Trump backs idea to send some savings to Americans
President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
Chicago alderman slams Johnson's $830M bond proposal as city council stalls final vote
Chicago aldermen pushed back on Wednesday and stalled a final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's planned $830 million bond proposal.
Chicago aldermen pushed back on Wednesday and stalled a final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's planned $830 million bond proposal.
Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Chicago area saw worst inflation among 23 big cities in 2024, study finds
The Chicago metro area saw the worst change in inflation over the past year, according to a new study by WalletHub.
The Chicago metro area saw the worst change in inflation over the past year, according to a new study by WalletHub.
Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
How cuts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau affect you
In an effort to reduce government spending, President Trump is looking to cut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a government agency that aims to protect consumers and investigate complaints.
In an effort to reduce government spending, President Trump is looking to cut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a government agency that aims to protect consumers and investigate complaints.
IRS set to layoff thousands of workers, according to report
Trump administration officials are looking to lay off thousands of workers at the IRS, according to a new report.
Trump administration officials are looking to lay off thousands of workers at the IRS, according to a new report.
Man in yearslong battle to retrieve lost Bitcoin hard drive worth around $800 million offers to buy landfill
James Howells has been in a decades-long battle with local officials to gain access to the landfill to look for the lost Bitcoin hard drive.
James Howells has been in a decades-long battle with local officials to gain access to the landfill to look for the lost Bitcoin hard drive.
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.