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The Trump administration is moving forward with a major mortgage qualification change that officials say could help tens of millions of Americans buy homes.   Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac …

The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, beating expectations and showing continued strength in the labor market. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, according to the Labor Department. …

The Trump administration will reimburse two energy companies if they walk away from offshore wind projects and invest in fossil fuel infrastructure instead, the Department of the Interior announced Monday. …

The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time, according to reports Tuesday. The new case centers on allegations that Comey made a threat against …

U.S. consumer confidence rose slightly in April, even as Americans faced higher gasoline prices and rising inflation. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index increased to 92.8 …

A new nationwide survey shows that a majority of American farmers are struggling to afford fertilizer as costs surge ahead of the spring planting season. The survey, conducted by the …

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Americans may have to wait longer for relief at the pump. He warned that gas prices could remain above $3 per gallon into next …

President Donald Trump said Thursday the United States is close to a deal with Iran after weeks of military pressure and economic strain. Speaking outside the White House, Trump said …

Raising a child in the United States now costs more than $300,000, adding to the financial pressure many families are already facing. The report, published April 6, found that parents …

President Donald Trump secured a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday. The deal followed a diplomatic push led by Pakistan and focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump announced …