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Republicans tried last summer to expand the use of these tax-advantaged accounts that are linked to high-deductible health plans. But their expansion proposal didn't make it into the tax bill.

How long will the Bernanke Bounce last? We'll look at how Tuesday's interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve Board might affect inflation and home prices. And we'll gauge the response from overseas stock markets.

The leader of the far-right Proud Boys and four associates have been charged with seditious conspiracy related to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

The United Auto Workers pick General Motors as lead labor negotiator as Detroit car companies approach a new four-year contract. GM rivals Ford and Chrysler agreed with the union to extend the current contract until a new deal can be worked out.

The Senate's new plan to battle the housing crisis includes tax breaks for homebuilders and tax credits to those buying foreclosed homes. It includes little helping for people who are facing foreclosure, however.

In a speech delivered Wednesday, the attorney general said the Justice Department "will follow the facts wherever they lead. ...The actions we have taken thus far will not be our last."

Michael and Susan Dell announced on Wednesday that they'll give $250 to 25 million children, in investment accounts.

Worried about your tomatoes and spinach? The Bush administration is asking Congress to give the Food and Drug Administration an additional $275 million in next year's budget to improve the safety of the nation's food supply. With the added money the FDA would open offices in China, India and Central America to provide more inspections of food and medical products.

The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Wednesday on boosting FCC fines for indecency. Lawmakers are expected to increase the fines from $32,500 to a whopping $325,000 per incident. Tess Vigeland of Marketplace says the new fine is likely to have a big influence on what broadcasters put on air.

Noah talks with Brian Graunke, a resident of Medford, Oregon who was a victim of identity fraud. He and his wife were tipped off to the problem when Sprint called them to ask about an application for an account that was made in their names. They had not submitted the application. Identity theft has become one of the top concerns of American consumers, according to the Federal Trade Commission. A Senate Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing on the subject yesterday.