Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz threaten to drive U.S. gas prices to record highs

As the war enters its third week, U.S. military officials say 6,000 Iranian military targets have been struck, including ballistic missile sites and air defense systems and that Iran’s navy has been rendered, quote, combat ineffective.  Yet Iran continues to maintain its stranglehold over a tiny elbow of water called the Strait of Hormuz. It … Read more

Why gas prices have risen despite record U.S. oil production

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Goats named Cosmo and Comet help kids learn how to read 00:46 Now Playing Why gas prices have risen despite record U.S. oil production 01:48 UP NEXT Chris Wright addresses concerns over surging energy prices 00:56 Energy secretary: Strait of … Read more

Poll: Voters who say economic and political systems are stacked against them tie a record high

Nearly 6 in 10 voters say the economic and political systems are stacked against people like them, tying a record high over roughly 40 years of national NBC News polling. According to the latest NBC News survey, 59% of registered voters agreed that those systems are stacked against them, while 38% disagreed with that sentiment … Read more

Former Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good blasts Trump’s endorsement record: ‘Trump IS the problem’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump’s endorsement track record, former Rep. Bob Good suggested that the president’s picks would be better used to know which candidates not to support in election contests. “Truth…face it… Trump IS the problem…not his advisors (that he picks because they … Read more

Poll: Confidence in the Supreme Court drops to a record low

The percentage of voters with significant levels of confidence in the Supreme Court has dropped to its lowest point since NBC News began polling on the question in 2000, according to the most recent survey. The latest NBC News poll shows that 22% of registered voters nationally said they have a “great deal” or “quite … Read more

Former Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good blasts Trump’s endorsement record: ‘Trump IS the problem’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump’s endorsement track record, former Rep. Bob Good suggested that the president’s picks would be better used to know which candidates not to support in election contests. “Truth…face it…Trump IS the problem…not his advisors (that he picks because they say … Read more

A record share of Americans are taking emergency withdrawals from their 401(k)s

A record share of Americans are tapping their retirement savings accounts to cover emergency expenses, according to new data from financial services firm Vanguard. In 2025, 6% of people enrolled in Vanguard 401(k) plans made so-called hardship withdrawals from their accounts, up from 5% in 2024, according to the company’s 2026 report on Americans’ savings … Read more