United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price

United Airlines is raising its fees for first and second checked bags, becoming the second U.S. airline to up the price this week. United is raising the price by $10 for flights in the U.S., Mexico and Canada and Latin America, the airline said Thursday in a statement, making the price for the first checked … Read more

Higher gas prices have cost U.S. drivers an additional $8.4 billion, Democrats say

American drivers have paid an additional $8.4 billion in fuel costs since the Iran war started, according to a new estimate from the Joint Economic Committee’s Democratic minority.  The lawmakers’ calculation is based on daily average gasoline prices as tracked by AAA between Feb. 28, when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, through March 31. The … Read more

Trump says U.S. ‘nearing completion’ of its strategic objectives in Iran

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump says U.S. ‘nearing completion’ of its strategic objectives in Iran 01:10 UP NEXT Trump says U.S. strikes will send Iran back to ‘Stone Ages’ 01:08 Trump Says War With Iran Will End Soon Even as Attacks Escalate … Read more

Trump says he might withdraw the U.S. from NATO, even though the law says he can’t without Congress’ approval

Washington — President Trump says he’s considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, after years of complaining the alliance’s member countries aren’t paying enough for their own defense. And since he began the war with Iran, the president has been lashing out about the lack of support from NATO allies.  A law passed by Congress in … Read more

Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.

The Iran war is adding fresh pressure to a slowing U.S. labor market, with at least one major employer already freezing hiring plans. Consumer goods giant Unilever, which owns brands such as Dove and Vaseline, told CBS News on Tuesday that it’s hitting the brakes on hiring amid an unstable economic backdrop. In a memo … Read more