The U.S. trade deficit dropped sharply in October, reaching its lowest level since 2009 as imports dropped under President Trump's sweeping tariffs, according to new government data. The overall trade gap plunged 39% to $29.4 billion in October, as imports…
States have major decisions to make in 2026 about the social safety net and taxes in the aftermath of a sweeping law President Donald Trump signed last year. The federal government is shifting more responsibilities to…
By MATTHEW LEE and FARNOUSH AMIRI ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.'s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations, as the U.S.…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A new examination by StorageCafe found that millennials and Gen Z are leading the migration trend to Tennessee. Millennials make up 28% and Gen Z 25% of the 51,000 people moving into the state in 2023. Hamilton…
ATLANTA (WDEF) -A Senate special committee is recommending a major overhaul of the income tax in Georgia. They are proposing making the first 50-thousand dollars of income for individuals or a hundred thousand for joint filers to be tax free.…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - There is an opening on the Dalton City Council. Member Nicky Lama has officially resigned to run for Congress. He is one of the dozens of announced candidates to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in District 14.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the Hamilton County Commission begins a new year, a familiar topic dominated the conversation. Back in November, the Hamilton County Commission voted to move their meetings from 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings to 4 p.m. on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Every January, millions of adults rethink their relationship with alcohol. Some commit to Dry January, while others aim for moderation. Mixed headlines about the risks and benefits…
President Trump said on Wednesday that he will take steps to prevent institutional investors from buying single-family homes, claiming the move would help make housing more affordable for Americans. In a…
GEORGIA -- A Senate special committee is recommending a major overhaul of the income tax in Georgia. They are proposing making the first 50-thousand dollars of income for individuals or a hundred thousand for joint…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- City officials are giving us a close-up look at the work they're doing on the Walnut Street Bridge. The Bridge has been shut down to re-paint, sandblast, rewire and replace the decking on the bridge. They're…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a motorist acted recklessly and rejected federal officials claims that the officer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- United Airlines began a new flight service from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Newark, New Jersey (EWR) on January 7. Service will operate five days per week, excluding Tuesdays and Saturdays. “United continues…
Airlines are serving "potentially unhealthy water" to passengers, according to a new study, with researchers recommending that travelers stick to bottled water and avoid drinking coffee or tea served on aircraft. The nonprofit…
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - We saw a dramatic uptick in local police agencies who are partnering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 56 have signed up in Tennessee alone. That compares to just 14 by last summer. There are 3 programs…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - UTC has now elevated their Nursing program in the university hierarchy. They have officially launched the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Congressman Chuck Fleischmann is reacting to the capture of Nicolás Maduro following a U.S. mission in Venezuela. Fleischmann says the mission…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Continuing our coverage of the Venezuela strike, News 12's Lillian Yi spoke with two U.S. citizens who were forced…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to conduct a land deed swap between two Hamilton County parks has been pulled. It…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Notre Dame High School marked the kickoff of its 150th anniversary celebration with a Jubilee Mass held at the Michael and Eleanor Miller Theater. The Mass…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- This week's Golden Apple Award goes to Adam Miller from East Hamilton Middle School. "Mr. Miller is just amazing teacher and band director. He is running an…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- As Georgia legislators prepare to head back to Atlanta next week, the Whitfield County Republican Party says they are opposing the reintroduction of a controversial…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - You might have spotted something hot dog-shaped rolling through town this week! The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is in Chattanooga through Monday, bringing smiles, fun, and a playful…
BRADLEY COUNTY -- Five vehicles were involved in a crash on I-75 at mile marker 24 in Bradley County, which temporarily shut down the roadway. One person was extracted and transported to a local hospital with non life threatening…