Speaker of the House announces Trump was an FBI informant tasked with taking down Epstein

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended President Donald Trump’s recent comments on the Jeffrey Epstein case Friday, telling reporters that the president always treated the allegations seriously and even served as an “FBI informant.” Johnson said Trump’s use of the phrase “Democrat Epstein Hoax” referred not to Epstein’

OpenAI set to start mass production of its own AI chips with Broadcom

OpenAI is preparing to launch its first artificial intelligence chip next year through a partnership with U.S. semiconductor giant Broadcom, according to a report in the Financial Times citing people familiar with the project. Rather than selling the chip to outside customers, OpenAI intends to use it internally to

U.S. August nonfarm payrolls +22,000

The U.S. labor market slowed sharply in August, with the latest government data showing one of the weakest jobs gains in years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that just 22,000 new jobs were added last month, far below forecasts for 75,000. The unemployment rate

COVID cases have doubled in California, and officials advise indoor masking

California public health officials say the state is experiencing a late-summer Covid-19 wave, with case numbers continuing to rise and some local leaders calling for a return to indoor mask mandates. The CDC reports infections are “growing” or “likely growing” in 30 states, including California. Officials point to increased gatherings

The Trump administration has canceled the Biden era rule where airlines would have to compensate passengers for flight disruptions

The Trump administration announced Thursday it will scrap a plan from the Biden era that would have forced airlines to compensate passengers in cash for flight disruptions caused by carriers. In December, the Department of Transportation under President Joe Biden had sought comment on a proposal requiring airlines to pay

NASA Administrator Sean Duffy says the US will send a 4-man crew to the moon at the beginning of next year

In a newly released video obtained by Fox News Digital, NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy declared that the United States will return to the Moon before President Donald Trump leaves office, vowing that the country will “win the second space race” against China. Duffy, who is also serving as Secretary

Two in five US workers have delayed or canceled major purchases such as homes or cars due to job security concerns

U.S. job openings fell more sharply than expected in July as the labor market adjusts to President Trump’s trade and immigration policies. The Labor Department’s JOLTS survey reported 7.2 million open positions, down from 7.4 million in June and below forecasts of 7.3 to

US consumers with the highest credit scores are starting to fall behind in their debt payments

Seven-year auto loans, once considered unusual, are now becoming commonplace as rising vehicle prices push buyers toward longer financing terms. With average new-car prices nearing $50,000—about 28% higher than five years ago—many consumers are finding that stretching payments over seven years is the only way to make

Housing data shows sellers now exceed buyers by over 500,000, marking the largest imbalance ever recorded in the market

In June, U.S. home prices logged their weakest growth since 2023, rising at a slower pace than inflation and signaling a cooling housing market. According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, national home prices increased just 1.9% year-over-year, while the Consumer Price Index advanced 2.7%

UK facing debt crisis with risk of IMF bailout

International markets once again have doubts about Britain’s economic stability, drawing comparisons to the 1976 crisis when Labour’s James Callaghan had to seek an IMF bailout. Nearly fifty years later, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to calm global investors as borrowing costs hover near their highest level

World Cup 2026 ticket prices to start at $60 for group matches and reach up to $6,730 for final, the first time dynamic pricing to be used

Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup will start at $60 for group-stage matches and go as high as $6,730 for the final, with amounts subject to change under FIFA’s new dynamic pricing system. This marks a sharp increase from past tournaments, where tickets in 1994 ranged from

The DOJ issues subpoenas in a probe into Fed's Cook

he U.S. Justice Department has launched a criminal mortgage fraud probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and has issued grand jury subpoenas out of both Georgia and Michigan, according to documents seen by Reuters and a source familiar with the matter. The investigation, which followed a criminal referral

Layoffs are up 39% in August to 85,979

Job cuts surged in August as employers trimmed staff in response to a weakening economic outlook, while private-sector hiring also came in below expectations, signaling further cracks in the labor market. The data is a setback for President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly touted the U.S. economy as the

"Digital content creators" are among the dozens of occupations that the Treasury Department has deemed eligible for the "no tax on tips" deduction

Golf caddies, blackjack dealers, and house painters are among the occupations covered under the Trump administration’s preliminary list of jobs exempt from paying income tax on tips, following Republicans’ new tax and spending law. The list also includes some less traditional roles—such as podcasters and social media influencers—

US tariff revenue hits $30 billion in August, the highest monthly total ever

President Trump recently suggested that tariff revenues could benefit Americans earning under $200,000—well above the 2023 median personal income—and he hailed the windfall as a potential “External Revenue Service.” However, economists remain skeptical that tariffs can replace income taxes even for middle-income earners. A Council on Foreign

Trump has said that tariff revenue could be used to replace income tax

President Trump recently suggested that tariff revenues could benefit Americans earning under $200,000—well above the 2023 median personal income—and he hailed the windfall as a potential “External Revenue Service.” However, economists remain skeptical that tariffs can replace income taxes even for middle-income earners. A Council on Foreign

Epstein victims and survivors announce that they will be releasing their own "list"

Lawmakers are pushing for a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would force the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related documents. Representative Thomas Massie has filed a discharge petition alongside Democrat Ro Khanna to bring the measure to the House floor. While all 212 Democrats are expected to

The US now has more unemployed people than job openings for the first time since April 2021

U.S. job openings fell more sharply than expected in July as the labor market adjusts to President Trump’s trade and immigration policies. The Labor Department’s JOLTS survey reported 7.2 million open positions, down from 7.4 million in June and below forecasts of 7.3 to

Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates

Florida is moving to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates, expanding Governor Ron DeSantis’ push to roll back health requirements that gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a press event in Valrico, state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo called existing vaccine mandates an “immoral” intrusion on personal rights and

AI was cited as a reason for just over 10,000 job cuts this year, per Challenger, Gray & Christmas

he Great Resignation is quickly fading as more workers choose to stay in their current roles, a trend that’s being described as “job hugging.” The 2025 Eagle Hill Consulting Employee Retention Index suggests this stickiness will persist for at least the next six months. Korn Ferry, which coined the

46% of Gen Z workers dip into their retirement accounts for daily living

More than half of Americans (51%) admit that seeing what others buy on social media motivates them to spend, often out of fear of missing out. About one in ten say they’ve made a purchase in just the past week for this reason, per Empower. The tendency is strongest

Only 18% of US individuals earn more than $100,000

More than half of Americans (51%) admit that seeing what others buy on social media motivates them to spend, often out of fear of missing out. About one in ten say they’ve made a purchase in just the past week for this reason, per Empower. The tendency is strongest

Home prices grow at slowest pace in two years, reflecting ‘extraordinarily weak’ demand

In June, U.S. home prices logged their weakest growth since 2023, rising at a slower pace than inflation and signaling a cooling housing market. According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, national home prices increased just 1.9% year-over-year, while the Consumer Price Index advanced 2.7%

Cars are so expensive that buyers need seven-year loans

Seven-year auto loans, once considered unusual, are now becoming commonplace as rising vehicle prices push buyers toward longer financing terms. With average new-car prices nearing $50,000—about 28% higher than five years ago—many consumers are finding that stretching payments over seven years is the only way to make

Epstein subpoened files released

See them all here: https://t.co/oGY6BYcAcO This is a breaking news story. It will be updated with the GOP Oversight findings.