One of the most-asked questions before Trump’s speech was whether he would lay out a case for war with Iran. He didn’t mention Iran until an hour into the speech.

In 2011, Paul Krugman infamously declared that the US could revitalize its slow economy if it were to prepare for an invasion of space aliens. Would the real ...

UFO discussions have long been part of the milieu at the Conscious Life Expo, which convenes thousands of New Age spiritual ...

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Today marks the 24th day of Democrats’ shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Throughout, Democrats have played a ...

Rep. Gill describes renewed American strength during Trump’s State of the Union, contrasting it with Democrats’ resistance.

The White House was dealing not only with questions about the war but also a decline in jobs, a rise in gas prices and more ...

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A better-than-expected January inflation report sparked a market rebound Friday, reinforcing optimism that easing price pressures could give the Federal Reserve more flexibility on interest rates in ...

Inflation cooled more than expected in January, capping a week of promising economic data, easing pressure on the White House, which has faced political criticism about the economy. Friday’s consumer ...

CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.

Lauren Boebert said a lot about inflation — she just didn't actually answer much. Now, that awkward fumble may stick around longer than the soundbite.