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The US Congress is trying to reach an agreement on a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. FOX's Rebekah Castor has more details.

Fewer than 20% of Americans have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, according to a recent CDC report. Flu vaccine rates are down this season as well. Infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez with the Baylor College of Medicine has an explanation for this new information.

FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick breaks down how Former President Donald Trump being elected as the 47th President can impact the economy.

President Biden responded after the port strike came an end after a tentaitive deal was made. FOX 26's Denise Middleton has more on the story.

The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend their strike until mid-January. FOX's Connor Hansen has more on what we know so far about the tentative deal.

More than 45,000 dock workers went on strike across the country, including at the Port of Houston for better wages and job security. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia was in Seabrook where the workers are standing their ground.

Consumers lost nearly $400 million in rental scams last year. Finance professor Dan Roccato had advice on how to spot a scam before it's too late.

Immigration and inflation are two top issues for voters so Dietrich Von Biedenfeld, a professor with Houston Community College, joined FOX 26 to break down where grocery prices stand today vs. five years ago.

Many of us have been waiting for the news interest rates are finally coming down for the first time in four years. The federal reserve cut them by a half percentage point. FOX's Rebekah Castor reports on the story.

The federal reserve started its September meeting and it's expected to end on Wednesday with its first interest rate cut since the pandemic. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says a cut would provide relief for consumers.

Gas prices have become a major concern for Americans and FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has a look at what the real issue behind the prices are.

Gender equality impacts a woman in her working years and even in retirement. Chris Blakely, a certified financial planner with Savvy Ladies explains why women are more likely to live in poverty in their 'golden years' and tips to avoid the statistic.

The job market right now can be uncertain for some, with some seasoned professionals left looking for jobs. FOX 26 Morning Show was joined by executive coach and author Mary Olson-Menzel with what you should do if you get laid off.

Car insurance rates constantly rising have become a thorn in most driver's side and a new study is suggesting the "pain" is about to get worse. Richard Johnson with tehe Insurance Council of Texas joined the FOX 26 Morning Show to tell us why this keeps happening.

Beginning Aug. 17, there will be changes on how homes are bought and sold after the National Association of Realtors announced it would pay $418 million to settle lawsuits. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a look at what this means.

After more than three years, inflation fell to its lowest level, according to the labor department but are people feeling the difference? FOX's Olivianna Calmes reports are speaking with shoppers.