Virginia voters are deciding Tuesday whether to approve a referendum to redraw their state’s congressional districts to favor Democrats by a 10-1 margin, the latest battle in the nationwide scramble by both parties to increase their chances of winning control of the House. Polls will be open on Tuesday until 7 p.m. ET. Early voting … Read more
The Iran war’s impact on jet fuel is making it difficult to plan summer travel, as airlines struggle with supply shortages and rising costs. Clint Henderson, managing editor at The Points Guy, joins CBS News with tips to get the best deal. Source link
Nearly every American consumer staple, from fresh produce and baked goods to household supplies and medical equipment, has been packed at some point in lightweight, flexible plastic sacks, known in the industry as poly bags. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Elevated gas prices have already … Read more
Americans on Iran war’s economic impact: “We’re trying to stay afloat” – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News’ Lana Zak spoke with some Americans about their thoughts on the conflict with Iran and its impact on the economy. Source link
Bob Kitchen, the vice president of emergencies and humanitarian action for the International Rescue Committee, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss how the Iran war is impacting the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Source link
Industrial policy fails again as Amazon competes with Starlink. Source link
The 119th U.S. House has set records for its dysfunction. This congressional term has featured the longest government shutdowns in the nation’s history, the fewest votes cast in more than two decades (with the exception of a pandemic-induced low in 2020), and surprisingly few bills passed for a time of one-party control. And the unusual … Read more
The U.S. is about to get an initial glimpse into how the economy has begun absorbing the war with Iran. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release March’s Consumer Price Index report Friday, detailing last month’s inflation. Wall Street analysts … Read more
The chaos is already creeping into the balance sheet of large businesses like P.G. Rix Farms, which employs around 40 people some 90 minutes’ drive east of London. It grows mainly onions and potatoes, supplying industry giants such as McDonald’s and Tesco, Britain’s largest supermarket chain. It also plants sugar beets, cereals and willow trees, … Read more
Consumer confidence slid in March as the Iran war and rising gas prices weighed on Americans’ views of the U.S. economy. The University of Michigan’s preliminary March sentiment index, released Friday, showed consumer sentiment fell 5.8% from 56.6 points in February to 53.3 in March. That marks the lowest level since December 2025. The drop … Read more