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Leavitt’s Claim That the U.S. Is ‘More Affordable’ Draws Wide Pushback From Data and Polls

Commerce Department figures and public polling show inflation outpacing wage growth and sour public approval, calling the White House message into question.

Measurements Begin for 2027 Social Security COLA as Forecasts Shift

Seventeen States and Trade Group Sue to Block California’s SB 54 Packaging Law

Seventeen States Sue to Block California’s New Single‑Use Plastics Law

Hassett Calls Higher Consumer Spending 'Optimism' and Draws Sharp Criticism

U.S. Gas Tops $4 Nationally as Lower Atlantic Logs Third Straight Weekly Drop

White House Pushes 'Short-Term Pain' Message as Gas Prices Jump During Iran War

Amazon Says President Trump’s Tariffs Are Now Showing Up in Some Prices

Newsom Press Office Uses Drudge Screenshot to Taunt Trump Over Thanksgiving Costs

Social Security Sets 2.8% COLA for 2026 as Average Checks Rise About $56

Progressive to Return Nearly $1 Billion to Florida Auto Policyholders

Auto Loan Stress Deepens as Subprime Delinquencies Hold Near Multi‑Decade Highs