Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again

Roughly three-quarters of Americans say their incomes are lagging behind inflation, according to a CBS News poll. Recent economic data attests to the dip in so-called real wages. In April, U.S. inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.8% from a year ago, while workers’ paychecks grew 3.6% — the first time since 2023 that … Read more

Senators vote to withhold their own pay during government shutdowns

WASHINGTON — Senators unanimously approved a measure Thursday to withhold their own pay during federal government shutdowns. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The resolution, offered by Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., passed by voice vote and takes effect after the 2026 midterm elections. It does not … Read more

Senate adopts resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns

Washington — The Senate unanimously agreed to adopt a resolution on Thursday that will withhold senators’ pay during a lapse in funding for any federal agency, following two lengthy and record-breaking shutdowns in recent months that have taken a toll on federal workers. Led by GOP Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana, the resolution directs the … Read more

Senators agree to go without pay during shutdowns after historic closures left workers unpaid

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senators will now go without pay during future shutdowns in a bid to instill the same pain on lawmakers that federal workers have felt several times in recent months.  The upper chamber unanimously passed a resolution to prevent senators from being paid in the event of a … Read more

California school sex abuse lawsuits raise question: Should today’s students pay the price for past failures?

A California law designed to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse seek justice is now creating difficult financial and legal challenges for school districts across the state. Survivors say the law has exposed abuse that institutions ignored for decades and finally given victims a path to accountability. But school leaders warn the growing costs tied … Read more

Blake Lively asking Justin Baldoni to pay legal fees after settlement

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Black leaders in Tennessee compare redistricting push to Jim Crow-era voter suppression tactics 02:41 Now Playing Blake Lively asking Justin Baldoni to pay legal fees after settlement 02:08 UP NEXT Over a dozen former NFL players join sex abuse lawsuits … Read more

Trump strikes back: GOP lawmakers who opposed president on redistricting pay price

Five GOP incumbents lose to Trump-backed challengers VP Vance visits Des Moines, Iowa, campaigning for Rep. Zach Nunn, emphasizing the critical nature of upcoming elections, stating ‘This is not a normal election.’ Independent journalist Evita Duffy-Alfonso analyzes the Indiana primary shakeup, where five GOP incumbents lost to Trump-backed challengers. NEWYou can now listen to Fox … Read more

How much will a $250,000 annuity pay monthly at age 60?

Knowing that annuities exist and understanding what they’ll actually deliver in retirement are two different things. Nanci Santos/Getty Images Retirement doesn’t look the way it used to. More Americans are heading into retirement without a pension, and are instead leaning on savings accounts and investment portfolios that have become increasingly subject to market swings and … Read more