Higher gas prices fueling pain at the Pentagon

(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon is increasingly strained by a growing list of unplanned and rising expenses over the last year, with fuel costs emerging as one of the most significant pressures.Defense Department records show the average price the agency paid for fuel climbed from... Read More.
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Inflation ticked slightly higher in May amid Trump tariffs

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Consumer Price Index released on Wednesday showed May inflation ticking slightly higher, rising 2.4%, in line with expectations.The report amounted to the latest test for President Donald Trump's tariffs as some retailers and economists warn the policy will raise prices.So... Read More.