If you have ever booked a flight based on price alone, Spirit Airlines was probably on your radar. For more than three decades, those bright yellow planes made it possible for working families to fly somewhere they might not otherwise have been able to afford — and now, without warning, they are gone.

For millions of Americans, the cost of filling up a gas tank or buying groceries has become a source of daily stress — and a months-long U.S. military conflict with Iran is making that worse.

It's no secret that the cost of living has been climbing — but in 2026, the pace has accelerated in ways that are hitting household budgets from every direction at once. Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon nationally, and diesel has crossed $5 — a 50% jump in a matter of weeks — after the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz choked off a significant portion of the world's oil supply. That fuel spike isn't just painful at the pump. About 70% of all goods moving across the

When the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and the President of the United States publicly clash, it matters — not just for diplomats and theologians, but for everyday Americans trying to make sense of how faith, power, and politics intersect.

More than 10,000 veterans have lost their homes to foreclosure since May 2025, when the Trump administration shut down a key VA mortgage rescue program without a replacement in place. Another 90,000 veterans are currently behind on their mortgages or already in the foreclosure process.

Virginia households face rising costs due to illegal tariffs, projected to reach $1,300 by 2026, as families struggle financially.

In a moment that left Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visibly stunned, President Donald Trump invoked the memory of Pearl Harbor while sitting beside her in the Oval Office — using one of history's most infamous surprise attacks as a frame of reference for the opening strikes on Iran. The comparison drew laughter from the room, but the optics were anything but subtle. Trump made the remarks during a press availability alongside Takaichi, explaining why the United Stat

As diesel hits nearly $5/gallon, Virginians brace for grocery price hikes.

A new poll shows that many Americans are feeling the strain of high prices this holiday season, especially for everyday things like groceries, electricity, and gifts.

President Donald Trump has nominated E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)—the federal agency that publishes essential data on jobs, wages, and inflation.

In its most recent forecast, the federal reserve expects the U.S. economy to slow significantly in the months ahead, projecting inflation to worsen, partially due to the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

Trump administration intervened in a report predicting a farm trade deficit, raising transparency issues and public trust concerns.

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Pope Francis consistently stood as a moral voice for compassion, urging the world to see migrants not as threats, but as fellow human beings deserving of dignity and love.

A Texas family traveling for their 10-year-old daughter’s medical check-up was detained by immigration authorities and deported to Mexico.

Discover 12 engaging winter break activities to bond with your family, create memories, and enjoy affordable, meaningful fun together.

The U.S. economy demonstrated strong momentum in September, adding a remarkable 254,000 jobs—far surpassing economists' predictions of...

President Biden condemns political violence after a shooting at Trump's rally, calling for unity and prayers for Trump and his family.

Project 2025 would eliminate Head Start, one of the top resources low-income families have to give their children a better start in life,...

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