Lawmakers push Hegseth for actual cost of Iran war during Capitol Hill hearing

Lawmakers push Hegseth for actual cost of Iran war during Capitol Hill hearing – CBS News Watch CBS News Defense Secretary Pete Hegesth and other Pentagon officials are testifying Tuesday on Capitol Hill over next year’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget. CBS News’ Nikole Killion has the latest. Source link

Fentanyl deaths could now cost drug dealers their lives under new GOP proposal

Federal drug raid in Los Angeles targets open-air drug market in MacArthur Park Fox News correspondent Matt Finn reports live from Los Angeles on a massive federal drug raid in MacArthur Park, a notorious open-air drug market controlled by gangs. Agents seized 40 pounds of fentanyl, enough for 190,000 fatal doses, valued at $8-10 million. … Read more

The average cost of gas in the U.S. is $4.55 per gallon. Here’s how it’s impacting consumers.

The average cost of gas in the U.S. is $4.55 per gallon. Here’s how it’s impacting consumers. – CBS News Watch CBS News The average price of gas in the U.S. is now up to $4.55 per gallon, an increase of more than 50% since the war with Iran began. CBS News business analyst Jill … Read more

Trump fires back at claims of ballroom ‘cost overruns’: Price is ‘something less than $400M’

Sen. Rand Paul backs White House ballroom after WHCA shooting Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., discusses his bill to ensure a privately funded, secure White House ballroom following a recent shooting incident. He addresses President Donald Trump’s renewed push for the ballroom, emphasizing that his bill avoids taxpayer expenditure. Paul critiques partisan opposition from Democrats like … Read more

AOC-backed $25 minimum wage plan sounds great — but at what cost?

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats’ push to more than triple the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour is reigniting debate over whether a one-size-fits-all policy can work across the U.S. economy. Critics warn the new proposal would do more harm than good, pointing to risks such as inflation, job losses … Read more

What would a $20,000 debt consolidation loan cost monthly at today’s rates?

The idea of debt consolidation sounds straightforward, but the actual cost can vary more than you might expect. Muhammad Aqib/Getty Images There’s no question that today’s economic landscape is making it tough for borrowers to keep up with, much less get ahead of, their debt. Not only are credit card balances climbing, but credit card … Read more

How much does a Met Gala ticket cost in 2026? Here’s a look at the invite-only event.

“Fashion’s biggest night” is also shaping up to be one of fashion’s most expensive nights, with tickets for the Met Gala on Monday night now in the six-figure range for the first time in the event’s nearly 80-year history. The annual event, known for showcasing extravagant, sometimes outlandish red-carpet looks by celebrity attendees, celebrates the … Read more