Spanberger signs gun bills, makes a proposed gun ban even harsher

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a series of gun-control bills Tuesday, toughening a proposed assault-firearms ban before sending it back to lawmakers, which drew immediate backlash from Republicans and is likely to draw a constitutional objection from the Justice Department. The Democrat governor’s changes to House Bill … Read more

Trump promised to cut electric costs in half. Bills in energy-rich West Virginia now top mortgages

RAINELLE, W.Va. — Every month, Rebecca Michalski takes a deep breath before opening her electric bill. She lives on a fixed income, and heating her small house this winter has been staggering: Her February charge was $940.08 — more than her check. It makes no sense. She turns the lights off during the day and … Read more

Signs, seats and turf: Bills fans grab pieces of legendary stadium before demolition

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It’s not every day that NFL season ticket holders can sit in their seats — in their backyards. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But the demolition of Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park after a historic and drama-filled 53 years has afforded … Read more

What to do if wage garnishment makes your bills unaffordable

A wage garnishment can be a major hurdle to overcome, but there are ways to respond and reduce the strain. Stewart Waller/Getty Images When it comes to debt collection tactics, wage garnishment is no longer a rare tool reserved for extreme financial situations. With credit card balances sitting at record highs right now and more … Read more

Retirees with surprise IRS bills: Options when you can’t pay in full

The IRS offers programs designed to help taxpayers, including retirees, better manage their tax debt. FRANCESCO CARTA/Getty Images Retirement is supposed to be the finish line, not the starting point for a new financial crisis. Every year, though, millions of retirees open a tax bill they didn’t see coming, and for many, that one bill … Read more

Record share of Americans carry credit card debt, can’t pay monthly bills

A record share of Americans are unable to pay off their monthly credit card bills, compounding money woes for U.S. residents grappling with affordability concerns, according to a recent analysis.  Roughly 111 million people — 50% of Americans with a credit card and 40% of the U.S. adult population — carry credit card debt, according … Read more

Senate blocks voting bill’s amendment on transgender athletes during rare weekend session

The Senate on Saturday blocked an amendment that would ban transgender athletes from playing in women’s sports, rejecting one of President Trump’s priorities as he pressures Congress to act on a broad voting bill. Senators were holding a rare weekend session to debate the voting legislation, which would put in place strict new requirements for voter registration … Read more

2 bills would erase income taxes for many Americans. Here’s what to know.

Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax overhauls that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans. The two bills — one backed by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, and the other from Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland — are rolling out as Republicans tout the impact of the tax cuts enacted under … Read more