Big Oil heads for biggest profits in years as Trump pushes for lower gas prices

President Trump is ramping up pressure on the industry to lower gas prices ahead of November’s midterm elections.

This Republican Has a Wild Idea for Fixing Housing Prices: Let the Market Actually Work

Americans hit the road in record numbers for 4th of July — in spite of high gas prices

National average for regular gasoline has fallen from a June peak above $4.56 a gallon as crude oil prices eased following the end of Iran conflict.

Bessent on Trump accounts, gas prices and wage growth

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke exclusively with Kelly O'Grady about Trump accounts, which officially launch on Saturday, as well as when gas prices could lower to pre-Iran war levels and wage growth for Americans.

Lakers’ trade for Walker Kessler worth steep price — and needed to happen

In light of the Lakers’ 35-minute free-agency splurge Wednesday morning, which netted them Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton, and the dissection of each of those agreements, what can’t be overlooked is how the Lakers kicked it all off by filling their biggest need. The Lakers agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Jazz...

The Supreme Court ruled seven years ago. Taxpayers are still paying the price

In June 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association v. Thomas that Tennessee’s two-year residency requirement for alcohol retailers was unconstitutional. This marked the first time since the 2005 Granholm v. Heald decision that the Supreme Court directly addressed the relationship between the 21st Amendment and the dormant Commerce […]

Expect 'significant drop' in gas prices by Labor Day: Energy analyst

The White House is facing the prospect of a summer slowdown in the job market, with economic issues top of mind for voters heading into November’s midterms. NBC News correspondents Kelly O’Donnell, Brian Cheung and Keir Simmons report on renewed economic concerns. Oil industry expert John Kilduff discusses what consumers can expect to pay at the gas pump heading into the fall.

Mortgage Industry Lobby All But Admits Immigration Drives Up Home Prices

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s recent report appears to show that immigration contributes to an increase in home prices. The June report notes that the national housing shortage ranges from “1.5 million to 7.3 million units,” and argues that demographic changes due to immigration policy will weaken housing demands. “Looking ahead, demographic trends are weakening the […]