Oregon voters reject Democrats’ gas tax increase as Iran war causes gas prices to soar

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon voters on Tuesday rejected a gas tax increase passed last year by Democratic lawmakers, a victory for Republicans who put the issue to voters just as the war with Iran was causing prices at the pump to soar. Democrats had raised the state gas tax by 6 cents a gallon and … Read more

Can wage garnishment increase over time?

Wage garnishment can be a big drain on your income, so it’s important to handle the issue before it compounds. Getty Images/iStockphoto Serious financial trouble generally doesn’t arrive all at once. It builds quietly, especially in the current economic landscape. With debt sitting at record highs and elevated rates continuing to drive up the costs … Read more

Food stamp work rules don’t increase employment, researchers say

DELBARTON, W.Va. — A half-dozen cars had been in the queue for nearly four hours by the time the House of Hope mobile food pantry line began to move. Seventy or so more idled behind them by 11:30 a.m., when the food distribution began. The plan was to begin handing out boxes of groceries at … Read more

Farm bankruptcies increase over last five years, Politico analysis finds

U.S. farmers are struggling to stay afloat as the cost to operate keeps increasing. According to new Agriculture Department data analyzed by Politico, the U.S. has lost nearly 150,000 farms in the last five years. Rachel Shin, one of the authors of that analysis, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. Source link

More federal judges warn of an increase in violent threats

WASHINGTON — A group of federal judges Thursday added to the chorus of concerns raised about the rise in violent threats against members of the judiciary at a time when President Donald Trump has ramped up his criticism of the courts. Four sitting judges spoke during an online forum hosted by a legal group called … Read more

Map shows glaring scope of auto theft increase in Walz’s Minneapolis: ‘Deterrence problem’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The city of Minneapolis has seen a dramatic increase in auto thefts so far in 2026, causing rising pressure on Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey to address the situation.  The worrying trend was highlighted by Crime Watch Minneapolis, a volunteer-operated news organization, which shared a … Read more

Rectal cancer rates are rising in U.S., driving an increase in illness in younger adults

A rise in rectal cancer rates is driving an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in people younger than 65, according to a report published Monday from the American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer rates in people under 65 are surging, with nearly half (45%) of new diagnoses occurring in this age group, up from 27% in … Read more