The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states on Monday sued Dollar General, accusing the budget retailer of charging customers more for products than it advertised. The chain, which operates 21,000 stores nationwide, allegedly mislabeled prices for years, “extracting millions of dollars in unlawful overcharges,” the FTC alleged. “Dollar General has betrayed the trust of millions…
On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, Democratic candidate for Senate Sen. Kevin Cramer, Republican of North Dakota Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys,…
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Oct. 18, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re joined now by Ohio Republican Congressman Mike Turner. Good morning, and thanks for being here in person. A lot to get to with…
American households earned a record median income of $87,460 last year, according to new Census Bureau data. The catch? That figure is only slightly above the previous peak set in 2019. Adjusting for inflation, that means the typical household has gained little economic ground in six years marked by pandemic upheaval and surging consumer prices….
Sky-high rental costs across the U.S. are swallowing up a large share of Americans’ paychecks in cities, as a stubborn supply shortage keeps prices elevated. According to Zillow, the median rent for a two-bedroom home in New York City, the country’s priciest metro area, runs $4,750 a month — or $57,000 a year. That’s more…
The typical American’s paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. Most of it didn’t stick. A CBS News analysis of Census data found the typical full-time worker earned $1,250 a week in the first half of 2026. That’s up $342 from the year before the pandemic, a raise…
