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Inflation
Trump Uses State of the Union Address to Falsely Declare Economy Is “Roaring”
Ignoring the economic reality of most Americans is an incredible gamble for the president.
A Majority of Americans View Trump’s First Year as a Failure, Polls Show
Most surveys show Trump's net approval rating in the negatives — and by double digits.
December Saw Fastest Monthly Food Price Increases Since Pandemic
The president promised during the 2024 campaign to reverse price increases, but he has failed to deliver.
Fed Chair Says He Won’t Bow to Trump “Intimidation” Amid DOJ Criminal Probe
“This is an effort to create an autocratic state. It’s that plain,” said Sen. Chris Murphy.
Trump Prioritizes Golf Upgrades at Joint Base Andrews as Inflation Concerns Grow
The Trump administration hasn't provided any details on how the project will be paid for.
Trump Tells McDonald’s Owners US Is in a “Golden Age” — the Stats Say Otherwise
Trump insisted his economy was doing wonders, despite the cost of a Big Mac and other items going up.
Vance Blames Immigrants, Biden in Response to Affordability Questions
There is no significant relationship between immigration rates and rising housing costs in the US, experts have said.
Trump’s Reckless Tariff Flailing Is a Destructive Turn by a Declining Power
The recent US-China trade truce may hold, but Trump's constant policy swerves make industrial peace unlikely.
Average US Family Is Now Paying $700 More Per Month on Basic Needs Under Trump
A report by Democrats on the congressional Joint Economic Committee blames the president's tariffs for inflation.
Inflation and Jobless Claims Are Rising. Economists Blame Trump’s Tariffs.
The cost of food and other household items saw a big jump in August alone.