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After 10 straight interest-rate hikes, borrowers face sharply higher costs for credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
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After 10 straight interest-rate hikes, borrowers face sharply higher costs for credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
Lee was the only no-vote among western Pennsylvania house members.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
With pandemic aid ending earlier this year, some food-stamp recipients are skipping meals or watering down baby formula.
Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
The debt ceiling deal includes a provision to end the pandemic-related federal student loan payment pause
Critics say allowing the Mountain Valley Pipeline to be fast-tracked would be a "colossal error" after a history of construction complaints and the impacts of its potential emissions.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
The debt ceiling deal has cleared both chambers of Congress and is headed to the president's desk.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Time is running short for House Republicans and the White House to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling to avoid default.
Everything from the stock market to Social Security payments could be jolted if the U.S. defaults on its obligations.
Even a short default could wipe out more than a million jobs, especially in parts of the U.S. that depend on federal spending.
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
The U.S. may be unable to pay its bills within weeks if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt ceiling.
The United States is expected to reach its debt limit on Thursday.
House members are headed back to the Hill to push through a raise on the nation's debt ceiling.
For all the commotion -- some would say insanity -- that Washington created over the fiscal cliff these last few weeks, you'd think final approval of a bill late Tuesday night to avoid the cliff would mark lots of changes in tax rates for average Americans. Not so.
Grover is the ultimate in single interest constituencies in Washington. He is not accountable to anybody. He does not disclose who funds him, who pays him to do what he does or how much he is paid to blackmail GOP Members of Congress to sign his pledge not to raise taxes.
The debt ceiling crisis is over. The Senate passed a bill of compromise that the House approved last night and President Barack Obama has signed it.
During a Monday, closed-door caucus meeting on the debt ceiling, Congressman Mike Doyle, from Pennsylvania, likened negotiating with Republican Tea Party members to dealing with terrorists, to which Vice President Joe Biden was said to agree.
KDKA AM's Larry Richert and John Shumway talk to Congressmen Jason Altmire (D) and Tim Murphy (R) about the debt ceiling deal.
Local members of Congress disagree on how important it is to raise the debt ceiling by August 2.
A legal fight over Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes will move back to state court in Pennsylvania after a federal judge said Friday he does not have jurisdiction.
Today marks the first day of the fall turkey hunting season in Pennsylvania.
The sun is often referred to as a ball of fire in the sky, but is it actually on fire?
We'll see some temperatures in the 50s before they climb again next week.
A massive fire underneath a bridge spanning the Ohio River has closed a heavily traveled route between Cincinnati and northern Kentucky.
A legal fight over Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes will move back to state court in Pennsylvania after a federal judge said Friday he does not have jurisdiction.
Today marks the first day of the fall turkey hunting season in Pennsylvania.
The sun is often referred to as a ball of fire in the sky, but is it actually on fire?
We'll see some temperatures in the 50s before they climb again next week.
A massive fire underneath a bridge spanning the Ohio River has closed a heavily traveled route between Cincinnati and northern Kentucky.
A legal fight over Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes will move back to state court in Pennsylvania after a federal judge said Friday he does not have jurisdiction.
Allegheny County has opened 10 ballot return sites ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5. KDKA-TV's Jessica Guay has more.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges support for Donald Trump is strong in rural Pennsylvania.
The order means that election officials must tally provisional ballots submitted on Election Day by voters who returned defective mail ballots.
In a sit-down interview with KDKA-TV, John Fetterman acknowledges support for Donald Trump is strong in rural Pennsylvania.
Eligible Pennsylvanians will soon be able to apply for help paying their heating bills this winter.
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With just hours left until trick-or-treating begins, many are still finding their costume.
The Eat'n Park that's been off Route 50 for nearly 70 years opened a new chapter on Tuesday in a new building.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
Denzel Washington is bringing another August Wilson masterpiece to life on the big screen. Daisy Jade sat down with Denzel's son, Malcom, right here in Pittsburgh, to talk all about "The Piano Lesson."
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We cannot wait to meet our newest PTL Pup, Maz! She will be making her debut on PTL on November 15th!
Christmas is less than two months away and if you really want to nail the holidays, you've got to start soon. The owners of AB Ceramics in Jeannette joined us on the show to show off some of their best decor for the holidays!
Brooke Corey, the creator of Baked by: Brooke's Bakery, has been helping her mom out in the kitchen since she was two. Now, she's turned her love for baking into a thriving business.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
A woman whose husband died after a multi-organ transplant says she's not only grieving, she's battling her landlord.
Is recycling working?
Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
A man from Beaver Falls said a check washing scam almost cost him nearly $2,000.
Some people with Alzheimer's or dementia could experience difficulty adjusting to the changes from the end of daylight savings time.
POTS is a life-changing condition and cases are on the rise.
Sleep experts applaud the time change.
More than 1,500 volunteers will be offering screenings and procedures.
The 2024 election has been overwhelming for many people, even triggering anxiety for some.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for November 1, 2024.
Mislan is being honored for his sportsmanship after allowing a player on an opposing team to clinch a milestone.
Sidney Crosby scored his second goal of the game 2:35 into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 to end a six-game losing streak.
Head coach Pat Narduzzi said that Holstein is ready to roll.
This week's game is a 12:00 p.m. kickoff and James Franklin made it clear Wednesday evening that he loves Noon football games.
After nearly eight decades in business, Pechin grocery store is closing its doors.
Autonomous truck company Aurora Innovation says it won't start hauling freight without humans on board until April of next year.
Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa is selling his Washington County home for $1.3 million.
The Eat'n Park that's been off Route 50 for nearly 70 years opened a new chapter on Tuesday in a new building.
The new nightlife spot opened on Friday offering music, drinks, food, and live entertainment.
Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa is selling his Washington County home for $1.3 million.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Watch as teams from Franklin Regional, Shenango, and Ringgold high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Franklin Regional, Shenango, and Ringgold high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Franklin Regional, Shenango, and Ringgold high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Franklin Regional, Shenango, and Ringgold high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Today is the first day of turkey hunting season in Pennsylvania and KDKA's Ross Guidotti has all the details that hunters will need to know.
Halloween 2024 was a smashing success for both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh. Team PTL celebrated with a classic monster theme while Talk Pittsburgh got in the ring with some real wrestlers. Here's a look at some of the fun!
Marc-Andre Fleury returned to Pittsburgh on Tuesday for the final start of his career at PPG Paints Arena.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the New York Giants on Monday at Arisure Stadium.
Former President Donald Trump was in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 19 for a rally.
Team PTL had some spooky fun at the first-ever Fall Fest from Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University on Oct. 17, 2024.
