D.C. Daily: SCOTUS pauses USAID funds release
We're following the Trump Administration's first 100 days in office in The D.C. Daily. FOX 26's Lina de Florias has more on the UK Prime Minister visiting the White House, the Supreme Court blocking order to release USAID funding, the Trump Administration telling agencies to prepare for mass layoffs, and transgender troops no longer being allowed to serve in military.
Economic benefits of Apple facility in Houston
It was recently announced Apple plans to invest $500 billion into the United States, which includes building a manufacturing facility to Houston. John Boyd with The Boyd Company explains why this is beneficial to the city's economy.
D.C. Daily: House passes late-night budget bill
We're following the Trump Administration's first 100 days in office in The D.C. Daily. FOX 26's Lina de Florias reports on House Republicans passing budget bill, which includes slashing Medicaid, President Trump proposing $5 million 'gold card' visa, 21 DOGE workers resigning due to constitutional concerns, and President Trump to hold first cabinet meeting.
D.C. Daily: Federal workers to ignore Musk email
We're following the Trump Administration's first 100 days in office in The D.C. Daily. FOX 26's Lina de Florias touches on federal workers being told to ignore the email from Elon Musk telling them to respond with what they've done for the week, thousands of employees laid off after being told to come back to work, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico to begin next month, and House Republicans to vote on potential Medicaid cuts.
Apple plans to build facility in Houston
Apple announced they are spending $500 billion in the in a historic initiative, including opening a major production facility in Houston. FOX 26's Sally MacDonald has more details on the investment plans.
Proposed property tax cuts: breaking them down
Some proposed property tax cuts are on the table from Gov Greg Abbott and Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan was joined by Colton Pace, the CEO at Ownwell to break down what these cuts could mean for you.
CFPB 'stand down': Impact on consumers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues to be shuttered this week by DOGE. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has a look at what the pause and potential changes means for consumers.
Explaining tariffs: Canada, Mexico tariffs paused
The threat of tariffs against Canada an Mexico is on pause after leaders of both countries say they reached an agreement to cooperate with the United States. FOX 26's Tom Zizka breaks down the conversation happening around tariffs.
Feeling extra tired? This virus could be the culprit, study suggests
Cases of chronic fatigue syndrome are 15 times higher than pre-pandemic.
2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
Congress race to avoid government shutdown
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.
COVID-19, flu vaccine rates decrease, why?
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.
Economic outlook under President-Elect Trump
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.
Couple gets engaged in heartwarming airport proposal with help from United Airlines
Jack Lorey proposed to Erica Bonilla at Houston Airport with help from United Airlines, closing their long-distance chapter as Erica plans to move to Tennessee.
Biden on dockworkers tentative deal to avoid strike
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.
US dockworkers reach tentative deal
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.
Port workers across the country went on strike
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.
Spot rental scam ahead of time: tips and advice
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.
Grocery prices today vs. 5 years ago: breakdown
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.