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President Trump empowers Musk’s DOGE team to review federal agencies

President Trump empowers Musk’s DOGE team to review federal agencies

Alex Cameron Polls show most Americans agree that President Donald Trump’s recent actions align with his campaign promises. However, his decision to empower Elon Musk and his DOGE team to review federal waste and abuse is dividing the country.

Your Money Matters: Medical Debt Banned From Credit Reports By New Biden Administration Rule

Your Money Matters: Medical Debt Banned From Credit Reports By New Biden Administration Rule

CBS News Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, where they can block people from getting mortgages, car loans or small business loans, according to a final rule announced Tuesday by the Biden administration.

Fraud Schemes Targeting Older Adults On The Rise, How To Stay Safe

Fraud Schemes Targeting Older Adults On The Rise, How To Stay Safe

Destini Pittman Adults over the age of 60 are more likely to be the target of online scams and fraud schemes. How do you know if scam? What can you do to prevent them?

Your Money Matters: New Consumer Protections For 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Loans

Your Money Matters: New Consumer Protections For 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Loans

News On 6 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said lenders that offer interest-free payments in limited installments like Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna, and Paypal, must follow the same federal rules as credit card companies.

Credit Card Late Fees To Be Capped At $8 Under Biden Campaign Against 'Junk Fees'

Credit Card Late Fees To Be Capped At $8 Under Biden Campaign Against 'Junk Fees'

CBS News The White House Council of Economic Advisers produced an analysis indicating that the Biden administration's efforts overall will eliminate $20 billion in annual junk fees.

New Proposed Rule Could Ease Financial Burdens, Change Overdraft Fees

New Proposed Rule Could Ease Financial Burdens, Change Overdraft Fees

MaKayla Glenn Experts said this proposal targets junk fees, which can occur when purchasing tickets to a game or booking a flight. They said a major part will also lower overdraft fees at banks.

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Biden Administration To Ban Medical Debt From Americans' Credit Scores

Biden Administration To Ban Medical Debt From Americans' Credit Scores

CBS News The Biden administration announced a major initiative to protect Americans from medical debt on Thursday, outlining plans to develop federal rules barring unpaid medical bills from affecting patients' credit scores.

Biden Administration To Ban Medical Debt From Americans' Credit Scores

Biden Administration To Ban Medical Debt From Americans' Credit Scores

CBS News The Biden administration announced a major initiative to protect Americans from medical debt on Thursday, outlining plans to develop federal rules barring unpaid medical bills from affecting patients' credit scores.

Bank Of America Hit With $250 Million In Fines For ‘Double-Dipping’ Fees, Fake Accounts

Bank Of America Hit With $250 Million In Fines For ‘Double-Dipping’ Fees, Fake Accounts

Associated Press Bank of America will reimburse customers more than $100 million and pay $150 million in fines for “double-dipping” on overdraft fees, withholding reward bonuses on credit cards and opening accounts without customer consent.

Bank Of America Hit With $250 Million In Fines For ‘Double-Dipping’ Fees, Fake Accounts

Bank Of America Hit With $250 Million In Fines For ‘Double-Dipping’ Fees, Fake Accounts

Associated Press Bank of America will reimburse customers more than $100 million and pay $150 million in fines for “double-dipping” on overdraft fees, withholding reward bonuses on credit cards and opening accounts without customer consent.

Next Steps For Borrowers After SCOTUS Blocks Student Debt Relief

Next Steps For Borrowers After SCOTUS Blocks Student Debt Relief

Jordan Fremstad Millions of student loan borrowers will not have their debt forgiven after a decision by the Supreme Court. The 6-3 decision derails President Joe Biden’s campaign to relieve debt for about 40 million Americans.

Next Steps For Borrowers After SCOTUS Blocks Student Debt Relief

Next Steps For Borrowers After SCOTUS Blocks Student Debt Relief

Jordan Fremstad Millions of student loan borrowers will not have their debt forgiven after a decision by the Supreme Court. The 6-3 decision derails President Joe Biden’s campaign to relieve debt for about 40 million Americans.

Wells Fargo To Pay $3.7B Over Consumer Law Violations

Wells Fargo To Pay $3.7B Over Consumer Law Violations

Associated Press Consumer banking giant Wells Fargo agreed to pay $3.7 billion to settle charges that it harmed customers by charging illegal fees and interest on auto loans and mortgages, as well as incorrectly applying overdraft fees against savings and checking accounts.

Wells Fargo To Pay $3.7B Over Consumer Law Violations

Wells Fargo To Pay $3.7B Over Consumer Law Violations

Associated Press Consumer banking giant Wells Fargo agreed to pay $3.7 billion to settle charges that it harmed customers by charging illegal fees and interest on auto loans and mortgages, as well as incorrectly applying overdraft fees against savings and checking accounts.

As ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Plans Grow, So Do Delinquencies

As ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Plans Grow, So Do Delinquencies

Associated Press Americans have grown fond of “buy now, pay later” services, but the “pay later” part is becoming increasingly difficult for some borrowers.

As ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Plans Grow, So Do Delinquencies

As ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Plans Grow, So Do Delinquencies

Associated Press Americans have grown fond of “buy now, pay later” services, but the “pay later” part is becoming increasingly difficult for some borrowers.

Complaints About Inaccurate Credit Reports Are Soaring

Complaints About Inaccurate Credit Reports Are Soaring

CBS News Americans are on pace to set a record this year for the most complaints about credit report inaccuracies filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to Consumer Reports.

Complaints About Inaccurate Credit Reports Are Soaring

Complaints About Inaccurate Credit Reports Are Soaring

CBS News Americans are on pace to set a record this year for the most complaints about credit report inaccuracies filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to Consumer Reports.

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Former ITT Tech Students Get $3.9B In Debt Cancellation

Former ITT Tech Students Get $3.9B In Debt Cancellation

Associated Press Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled after authorities found “widespread and pervasive misrepresentations” at the defunct for-profit college chain, the Biden administration announced Tuesday.

Former ITT Tech Students Get $3.9B In Debt Cancellation

Former ITT Tech Students Get $3.9B In Debt Cancellation

Associated Press Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled after authorities found “widespread and pervasive misrepresentations” at the defunct for-profit college chain, the Biden administration announced Tuesday.

Bank Of America Fined $225 Million For Botching Pandemic Benefits

Bank Of America Fined $225 Million For Botching Pandemic Benefits

CBS News Regulators are fining Bank of America $225 million for bungling the distribution of unemployment benefits amid the pandemic, and are ordering the bank to compensate more than 100,000 people in a dozen states as a result.

Bank Of America Fined $225 Million For Botching Pandemic Benefits

Bank Of America Fined $225 Million For Botching Pandemic Benefits

CBS News Regulators are fining Bank of America $225 million for bungling the distribution of unemployment benefits amid the pandemic, and are ordering the bank to compensate more than 100,000 people in a dozen states as a result.

Some Medical Debt Is Being Removed From US Credit Reports

Some Medical Debt Is Being Removed From US Credit Reports

Associated Press Help is coming for many people with medical debt on their credit reports.

Some Medical Debt Is Being Removed From US Credit Reports

Some Medical Debt Is Being Removed From US Credit Reports

Associated Press Help is coming for many people with medical debt on their credit reports.

Feds Fine Bank Of America $10 Million For Illegally Garnishing Bank Accounts

Feds Fine Bank Of America $10 Million For Illegally Garnishing Bank Accounts

CBS News Bank of America will pay a $10 million penalty and refund nearly $600,000 in fees to thousands of customers whose accounts were illegally garnished, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced on Wednesday.

Feds Fine Bank Of America $10 Million For Illegally Garnishing Bank Accounts

Feds Fine Bank Of America $10 Million For Illegally Garnishing Bank Accounts

CBS News Bank of America will pay a $10 million penalty and refund nearly $600,000 in fees to thousands of customers whose accounts were illegally garnished, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced on Wednesday.

Americans Often 'Forced' To Pay Medical Bills They Don't Owe, Feds Say

Americans Often 'Forced' To Pay Medical Bills They Don't Owe, Feds Say

CBS News It may come as little surprise that many Americans are besieged by medical bills, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic grinds on. Perhaps more eye-opening is that this is often for debt they have already paid or do not actually owe.

Americans Often 'Forced' To Pay Medical Bills They Don't Owe, Feds Say

Americans Often 'Forced' To Pay Medical Bills They Don't Owe, Feds Say

CBS News It may come as little surprise that many Americans are besieged by medical bills, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic grinds on. Perhaps more eye-opening is that this is often for debt they have already paid or do not actually owe.

Student Loan Program Changes Could Bring Millions Closer To Getting Out Of Debt

Student Loan Program Changes Could Bring Millions Closer To Getting Out Of Debt

CBS News The Education Department announced fixes on Tuesday to multiple student loan programs, giving thousands of borrowers immediate relief from student loan debt and bringing millions more years closer to having their student loans forgiven.

Student Loan Program Changes Could Bring Millions Closer To Getting Out Of Debt

Student Loan Program Changes Could Bring Millions Closer To Getting Out Of Debt

CBS News The Education Department announced fixes on Tuesday to multiple student loan programs, giving thousands of borrowers immediate relief from student loan debt and bringing millions more years closer to having their student loans forgiven.

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Oklahoma County Assessor's Office to evaluate wildfire damage

Oklahoma County Assessor's Office to evaluate wildfire damage

Graham Dowers The Oklahoma County Assessor’s Office is preparing to assess the damage to structures impacted by recent wildfires.

Oklahoma County Assessor's Office to evaluate wildfire damage

Oklahoma County Assessor's Office to evaluate wildfire damage

Graham Dowers The Oklahoma County Assessor’s Office is preparing to assess the damage to structures impacted by recent wildfires.

2 Oklahoma Forever 21 stores to close, company files bankruptcy

2 Oklahoma Forever 21 stores to close, company files bankruptcy

CBS News Oklahoma's two Forever 21 locations are expected to remain open for the time being after the company announced it filed for bankruptcy on Monday. Forever 21 last filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2019.

2 Oklahoma Forever 21 stores to close, company files bankruptcy

2 Oklahoma Forever 21 stores to close, company files bankruptcy

CBS News Oklahoma's two Forever 21 locations are expected to remain open for the time being after the company announced it filed for bankruptcy on Monday. Forever 21 last filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2019.

Presidents have used autopens for decades, now Trump objects to Biden’s use of one

Presidents have used autopens for decades, now Trump objects to Biden’s use of one

Associated Press President Donald Trump claimed Monday that pardons recently issued by Joe Biden to lawmakers and staff on the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot have no force because, Trump says, the-then president signed them with an autopen instead of by his own hand.

Presidents have used autopens for decades, now Trump objects to Biden’s use of one

Presidents have used autopens for decades, now Trump objects to Biden’s use of one

Associated Press President Donald Trump claimed Monday that pardons recently issued by Joe Biden to lawmakers and staff on the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot have no force because, Trump says, the-then president signed them with an autopen instead of by his own hand.

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Oklahoma County Assessor's Office to evaluate wildfire damage

Oklahoma County Assessor's Office to evaluate wildfire damage

Graham Dowers The Oklahoma County Assessor’s Office is preparing to assess the damage to structures impacted by recent wildfires.

2 Oklahoma Forever 21 stores to close, company files bankruptcy

2 Oklahoma Forever 21 stores to close, company files bankruptcy

CBS News Oklahoma's two Forever 21 locations are expected to remain open for the time being after the company announced it filed for bankruptcy on Monday. Forever 21 last filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2019.

Presidents have used autopens for decades, now Trump objects to Biden’s use of one

Presidents have used autopens for decades, now Trump objects to Biden’s use of one

Associated Press President Donald Trump claimed Monday that pardons recently issued by Joe Biden to lawmakers and staff on the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot have no force because, Trump says, the-then president signed them with an autopen instead of by his own hand.

Man hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Tulsa parking lot

Man hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Tulsa parking lot

Jayden Brannon A man was taken to the hospital after he was shot in the chest on Monday night, according to the Tulsa Police Department.

DOGE Q&A: Oklahoma representatives discuss concerns over Government Efficiency operations

DOGE Q&A: Oklahoma representatives discuss concerns over Government Efficiency operations

Alex Cameron In recent interviews, Reps. Tom Cole and Stephanie Bice discussed the controversial efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, to streamline federal spending.

Tulsa Swarm Hotline is ready for bee swarm season

Tulsa Swarm Hotline is ready for bee swarm season

Jonathan Polasek As we move into the start of the spring season, swarms of bees become a more common sight.

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