New analysis from LendingTree shows that 39 percent of Black-owned businesses were denied a loan, line of credit or merchant cash advance in 2024, the highest rate of loan denials by race. NBC News’ Vicky Nguyen reports on the struggles of minority business owners, interviewing a young chef who has been attempting to get a loan for several years. 

Some big changes could affect your tax bill this year with certain long-standing benefits going away and new ones being introduced. NBC’s senior business correspondent Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down how to get ahead of expiring tax credits, what to expect from new deduction updates and more.

With mortgage rates still about 6% and housing prices near record highs, buying a first home might seem impossible for many, but a down payment assistance program for first-time buyers can be a game changer. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen reports for TODAY on the financial aid recipients can get toward their dream of homeownership.

President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia, has withdrawn from consideration. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona explains the controversy around his nomination, following a report of alleged text messages from Politico.

As the government shutdown crosses the three-week mark, Democrats are increasingly calling on President Donald Trump to get more involved in finding a solution.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit to force House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Democrat Adelita Grijalva due to the government shutdown.

Warner Bros. Discovery announced it is putting itself up for sale. NBC News’ Chloe Melas has details on what that means for the company that owns HBO, CNN and other media businesses.

Federal workers affected by the shutdown are accessing food banks, while food programs like SNAP and WIC are going to run out of funding next month.

New tax brackets recently released by the Internal Revenue Service mean that if you get a raise next year, there’s a chance your tax rate won’t change

The Kremlin denied Tuesday that it was holding up President Donald Trump’s push to end the war in Ukraine ahead of possible talks with Vladimir Putin.