DHS plans costly crackdown on states that don’t cooperate on election security

Senate Republicans push SAVE America Act for voter citizenship proof Senate Republicans push to pass the ‘Save America Act,’ requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. Despite President Trump’s urging, the GOP struggles to secure the necessary 60 votes due to Democratic opposition. Fox News correspondent Chad Pergram reports live from Capitol Hill on … Read more

From The Sports Desk: The U.S. advances, but loses Folarin Balogun to costly red card

After its biggest World Cup win in decades, the U.S. will have to do it all again without its top scorer after Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card. Elsewhere, two European powerhouses in England and Belgium survived major scares to advance. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As … Read more

They’re uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. And they’re far from alone.

Sugar Grove, North Carolina — Year after year, Ross and Rebecca Tobiassen saw their healthcare costs rise, having relied on the Affordable Care Act for federally subsidized health insurance since its start in 2014. Year after year, the couple in western North Carolina kept their coverage, believing the peace of mind was worth the cost.  But in … Read more

Should homeowners tap equity to pay off costly debt? Weigh these pros and cons

Using home equity to pay off high-rate debt can be a sound financial strategy, but only under the right conditions. Sakchai Vongsasiripat/Getty Images Credit card debt has become increasingly difficult to manage over the last few years, and it’s causing major issues for borrowers in today’s economic landscape. Not only are credit card interest rates … Read more

Live Updates: Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate

The Secretary-General of the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon, Sheikh Naim Qassem, said in a statement Monday that the group’s leadership “categorically reject direct negotiations” that the U.S. has been brokering between Israel and Lebanon’s government.  “Those in the position of authority must know that their actions will not benefit Lebanon nor themselves. What the … Read more

Should you use AI to file your taxes? Experts warn it can lead to costly mistakes.

Americans are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude to help prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the technology can deliver outdated or inaccurate guidance, raising the risk of costly mistakes. About 26% of people are now using AI to file their 2025 tax returns during the current tax season, up … Read more