How much wealth do you need to thrive? Here’s the breakdown, according to new research.

Three in four Americans don’t have enough wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones, according to a recent report from The Aspen Institute, a nonprofit think tank. About 34.5 million U.S. households fall short of what the group terms its “essential wealth” benchmark, which The Aspen Institute defines as having six weeks of … Read more

What is the Iran war costing Americans? Here’s a breakdown.

The shaky peace deal in place between the United States, Israel, and Iran was called into question once again this week with the U.S. and Iran trading retaliatory strikes. It prompted President Donald Trump to declare, “I think it’s over” of the ceasefire, even as he said that negotiations could continue. On June 17, leaders … Read more

Supreme Court voting rights case: Breakdown, impact and reaction

The Supreme Court handed down a ruling on Wednesday, weakening the Voting Rights Act. The case was about a Louisiana congressional map that added a second majority-Black district to the state. In a three-to-six decision, the court said the new map constituted racial gerrymandering. CBS News’ Jessica Levinson and David Becker break down the ruling … Read more

Legal breakdown of federal charges against Southern Poverty Law Center

Legal breakdown of federal charges against Southern Poverty Law Center – CBS News Watch CBS News The Justice Department is bringing nearly a dozen charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, including fraud. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the charges. Source link

Homeland Security official’s killing leaves agency ‘devastated’ as vetting breakdown exposed

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Department of Homeland Security official was killed in Georgia by a naturalized U.S. citizen with a prior criminal record, a case that is raising new questions about the federal government’s vetting process after the agency recently acknowledged significant screening gaps. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed Wednesday … Read more

What are the hurricane categories and what do they mean? Here’s a breakdown of the scale and wind speeds

The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which includes five categories based on the storm’s sustained wind speeds. It also estimates possible damage to property, ranging from “some damage” to “catastrophic.” The first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, Hurricane Erin, … Read more