And why your Valentine’s Day treats might have more filling and less chocolate in them this year. Here’s what to know today. When the pain hits home, Republicans balk at Trump's spending cuts and tariffs Republican lawmakers voiced support for President Donald Trump’s vast spending cuts in the first weeks of his second administration — but now that the pain is hitting home,

Valentine's day and the whiff of chocolate and cocoa are in the air. The price of cocoa beans is setting unprecedented records on the commodities market and it will certainly turn the gift of love into a bigger financial commitment than it once was.

St. Valentine chocolates always seek to show how deep your love is. This year, it might just also show how deep your pockets are.

Another cocoa harvest in West Africa has come up short, leading to the worst deficit in decades. That means higher prices for chocolate makers and for shoppers.