DOGE Vowed $2 Trillion in Savings…Audits Found $1 to $7 Billion…May Have Cost $21.7 Billion
The Department of Government Efficiency promised Americans up to $2 trillion in federal savings.
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Trump Claimed Trade Deficit Fell 78%…Data Shows 0.2%…Tariffs Cost $1,300 to $2,100 Annually
President Trump claimed on Truth Social that "THE UNITED STATES TRADE DEFICIT HAS BEEN REDUCED BY 78% BECAUSE OF THE TARIFFS.
Trump Vowed $2,000 Tariff Rebate Check…Tariffs Cost Your Household $1,200
Trump's promise of a $2,000 tariff rebate check is dead. On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president never had the legal...
A $141.8 Million Rent-Fixing Settlement Is Moving Forward. Here’s How to See If Your Landlord Is Included.
If you rented an apartment any time after October 2018, your landlord may owe you money. A massive $141.
Credit Card Companies Collected $176 Billion in Interest. Here’s the Average Cost Per Household.
Credit card companies collected roughly $160 billion in interest charges from American consumers in 2024 alone, according to the Consumer Financial...
Trump Said Energy Bills Dropped 50%. Utility Data Shows a 9% Decline. Here’s the Real Change.
No, energy bills have not dropped 50%. Not even close. President Trump promised Americans during his 2024 campaign that within 12 months of taking office,...
Grocery Prices Fell 1%. Restaurant Prices Rose 7%. Why Food Costs Still Feel High.
Grocery prices have finally started cooling off, but your wallet probably hasn't noticed. That's because the sticker shock you feel at the checkout line...
Rent Control Was Expanded in Three States. Here’s How Much It Actually Saves Tenants.
Rent control, expanded to three states through statewide legislation, saves tenants real money — but the amounts vary wildly depending on where you live,...
A $1,200 “Gas Rebate” Is Trending Again. It Hasn’t Passed. Here’s the Legislative Status.
No, the $1,200 gas rebate has not passed. It has never passed. The figure comes from the Gas Rebate Act of 2022 (H.R.
A Major Airline Agreed to a $25 Million Refund Program. Here’s Who Can File and What Proof You Need.
A major U.S. airline has agreed to a refund program worth approximately $25 million, offering compensation to passengers who were charged fees or denied...