Trump’s VA reforms stalled by career staff could cost Republicans midterms

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! No president in modern history did more for veterans than Donald Trump in his first term. His administration delivered the “Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act,” the “Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act,” and the Forever GI Bill, each one a win for veterans….

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PCE inflation report May 2026:

The Federal Reserve’s primary price gauge rose at its highest core level since 2023, reinforcing the central bank’s recent tough talk on inflation. Excluding food and energy, the personal consumption expenditures price index showed a 3.4% annual rate after rising 0.3% for the month, both in line with Dow Jones consensus. The core reading was…

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COVID-19 vaccine linked to fewer heart events among US veterans in new study

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The latest COVID-19 vaccine (2024-2025) has been linked to fewer serious heart-related events among U.S. veterans. New research confirmed a small reduction in COVID-related cardiovascular events, or COVID-19-associated MACE, due to the vaccine. MACE (major adverse cardiovascular events) is a composite measure of serious heart-related outcomes. It…

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JPMorgan names Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh co-presidents as longtime exec Marianne Lake exits

Co-CEOs of Commercial & Investment Bank at JPMorganChase, Troy Rohrbaugh and Douglas Petno. Courtesy: JPMorganChase JPMorgan Chase on Thursday promoted two of its top executives into newly created co-president roles, marking the latest step in CEO Jamie Dimon‘s long-running succession planning while announcing the retirement of one of Dimon”s most prominent potential successors. Doug Petno…

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Dianna Russini pulled pathetic move with an officer to get out of a ticket, and it should have the NFL nervous

The Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal grew new legs this week in the oddest of ways. The New York Times, which owns The Athletic, published a scathing report on their former NFL insider Wednesday morning, to the tune of 5,000 words. The novel included several eyebrow-raising items, including Russini’s reported salary at The Athletic ($800,000), a…

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Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3% in April, as expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

Inflation continued to hit consumer wallets in April, likely keeping the Federal Reserve on the sidelines until the current wave subsides, fresh pricing data released Thursday showed. The personal consumption expenditures price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.4% for the month, putting the 12-month inflation rate at 3.8%, the Commerce Department reported. Economists surveyed by…

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How the ‘double scar’ of past inflation, geopolitical shocks is hitting consumers

A “double scar” of past inflation woes and geopolitical trauma is warping how consumers view the economy and threatening a drop-off in retail spending, new research from the European Central Bank showed. According to ECB researchers, euro area households have become more sensitive to the financial consequences of the Iran war due to cumulative economic…

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Joy Behar says Social Security, first responders show ‘democratic socialism’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! “The View” co-host Joy Behar defended democratic socialism Wednesday, arguing that programs including Social Security and public services such as fire departments, ambulance services and garbage collection are examples of the political ideology at work, as the panel discussed the growing influence of New York City Mayor…

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Centene to offer buyouts to some employees

Sheldon Cooper | Lightrocket | Getty Images Centene said it offered buyouts to some employees on Monday, as the health insurer grapples with higher medical costs, funding cuts and membership declines. “Centene is positioning the company to lead the future of healthcare — working to deliver a simpler and better experience for our members and…

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Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450 more on gas and energy

Americans have spent nearly $450 extra per household on rising energy costs during the Iran war, according to an analysis shared exclusively with CNBC’s Steve Liesman. The average household has shelled out $447.19 for additional fuel-related expenses since the conflict began on Feb. 28, data from Moody’s Analytics found. That’s cumulatively cost American consumers nearly…

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