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Consumer sentiment in the economy dropped to its lowest level in 2026 as the Iran war causes fuel prices to surge.

Both Republicans and Democrats are pitching ideas intended to address affordability, but experts warn the proposals could cause other problems.

As gas prices compound affordability issues, many people are going to want to reassess their budgets. But some hilarious frugal habits may take things too far.

Sen. Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the Budget Committee, asked two leading providers for financial records and other documents.

The Department of Defense closed the "Correspondents' Corridor" inside its main building, days after a judge found its new media policy unconstitutional.

The complaint alleges Kari Lake violated the statute protecting Voice of America's editorial independence by banning coverage of an Iranian dissident.

The State Department issued a quarter million fewer visas in the first eight months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, with the largest declines for India, China and the Philippines.

Investigators found widespread fraud and incompetence in the tax prep industry. Here's how to spot if your preparer is putting you at risk with shady practices.

Original analysis by The Washington Post quantifies the pain at the pump. Look up your car model.

The Treasury Department's authorization of the sale of Iranian crude already at sea is likely to provide revenue for Iran's war effort against the U.S.