Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — With President Donald Trump’s poll numbers fading, beleaguered Florida Democrats hoped this year would be an opportunity to gain ground in the state. But now they’re looking at the possibility of losing up to four U.S. House seats in the midterms because of a new congressional map passed this week by the … Read more

Iran war’s true cost closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S. officials say

Washington — The true price tag of the Iran war is closer to $50 billion, U.S. officials familiar with internal assessments told CBS News, roughly double the public estimate the Pentagon cited in congressional testimony this week.  In testimony Wednesday on Capitol Hill, a Pentagon official placed the cost of the Defense Department’s Operation Epic … Read more

Iran war has cost the U.S. $25 billion so far, Pentagon official says

A top Pentagon official on Wednesday said that the cost of the ongoing U.S. war with Iran is estimated to be $25 billion so far, as the conflict nears a 60-day mark. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The cost estimate came from acting Pentagon Comptroller … Read more

Iran conflict has cost $25 billion so far as Hegseth is questioned by Congress on overall strategy

The cost of the conflict in Iran is about $25 billion at this point, according to an estimate from the acting comptroller Jules Hurst, who revealed the number in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday.  Hurst is appearing alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan … Read more

Pentagon urges Congress to codify ‘Department of War’ name change it estimates will cost $52 million

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon has formally asked for congressional approval to codify its “Department of War” moniker, estimating it will cost taxpayers around $52 million. The estimate from the Pentagon is significantly lower than what the Congressional Budget Office projected in January, when it estimated the rebranding could cost … Read more

This frequently used Social Security strategy could cost you $182,000

Americans are fascinated with getting the most out of Social Security, but many retirees are making a strategic mistake that can cost them tens of thousands of dollars in lifetime benefits, according to new research from economists at Boston University and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.  The analysis examines the issue of the optimal age … Read more

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights

As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips. The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that European countries could run low on jet fuel within weeks, forcing … Read more