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Trump Faces Inflation Blow as Midterms Approach
Trump's inflation reports hit hard weeks before midterms.
Newsweek · 1m
Energy prices drive inflation rate higher as midterm elections approach
Energy prices surge ahead of midterms as inflation hits 3.7%.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Trump touts booming economy as supporters struggle with costs
President Trump claimed the economy is thriving at a Montana rally, but many of his supporters say they are squeezed by high prices for groceries, housing and fuel.
NBC News · 2m
Inflation jumps to 3.7% as energy prices spike
Rising gasoline and heating oil costs pushed September inflation higher, triggering a Social Security benefit increase but leaving workers' wages behind.
NPR · 1m
Americans juggle multiple jobs as inflation squeezes budgets
Rising costs force working families to take on extra work, skip holidays and rethink daily purchases.
BBC News · 2m
US inflation jumps to 3.7% before midterm elections
Price rises accelerate faster than forecast, driven by surging energy costs tied to Middle East conflict.
BBC News · 2m
Social Security Benefits Rise But Healthcare Costs Outpace
Social Security benefits rise 3.4% in 2027 but healthcare costs eat up nearly 30% of the increase.
The Conversation · 1m
French Students Rally as Protests Grow
Tens of thousands rally across France as high school protests intensify.
France24 · 1m
Luxon and Hipkins face off in leaders debate
National and Labour leaders clash in election debate amid tight polls and cost-of-living claims.
NZ Herald · 2m
Labor warns One Nation won't fade away
As the populist right gains ground, Labor's leaders say the party must address voter anger rather than hope the challenge disappears.
Abc · 1m
National despairs at Labour's cost of Luxon attack
National campaign chairman Simeon Brown calls Labour's cost-of-living claims 'sad' as party alleges $6235 annual rise for families.
NZ Herald · 2m
Chris Hipkins plays policy quiz in Palmy
Labour leader Chris Hipkins answers crowd's policy questions in Palmerston North.
NZ Herald · 2m
Trump's diesel deal fails to ease cost of living concerns
President Trump strikes a deal to import millions of tons of diesel fuel from Russia, but struggles to convince voters he is focused on the cost of living ahead of the midterms.
NPR · 1m
Labour school lunches on-site for 244,400 students
Labour promises on-site school lunches for 244,400 students starting 2028.
RNZ · 1m
Paul, 30: Cost of Living Affects Relationships
Paul, 30, says rising costs prevent him from dating due to low income.
Psychologies · 1m
Albanese's childcare dream faces a costly reality
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants universal childcare to be his legacy, but the government is struggling to define what it means, how much it will cost, and how to pay for it.
the Guardian · 2m
Labour fears low-key budget won't satisfy voters
Labour insiders warn 'low-key' budget risks looking weak as voters demand tangible change.
the Guardian · 1m
Israel's economy booms, but voters worry about prices
Israel's tech sector drives rapid growth despite three years of war, yet high living costs dominate voter concerns ahead of October elections.
Al Jazeera · 2m
Young Aucklanders feel vote disenfranchised
Auckland's new Henderson electorate faces low youth voter turnout as unemployment and cost of living concerns grow.
RNZ · 1m
Trade wars and tariffs drive up costs for Americans
Trade wars, tariffs and the Iran conflict are raising everyday costs for farmers, business owners and households across the country.
CBS News · 1m
Finance debate: National and Labour agree on renewables, education
National and Labour both support renewable energy and education but clash on cost of living solutions.
RNZ · 1m
Trump Promises $5000 Payments Ahead of Midterms
Trump pledges $5,000 per adult if Republicans win November elections amid cost-of-living crisis.
MercoPress · 1m
Political polarization spikes ahead of midterms
Local officials report rising political divides as cost of living and immigration tensions intensify.
NBC News · 2m
National's nightmare poll
National Party polling at 25.9% as Greens surge to 14.8% ahead of election.
RNZ · 1m
Trump's Cost of Living Policies Blamed
65% of Americans blame Trump for high cost of living.
Mother Jones · 1m
UK backs Saudi jets against Houthis to ease cost of living
Andy Burnham agrees to air-to-air refuelling support as he prepares to meet Trump and tackle Middle East instability.
the Guardian · 3m
National attacks Labour's fiscal plan
National leader claims Labour's fiscal plan has a real hole.
RNZ · 1m
Trump's 25 Achievements Poll Response
Trump's 25 claimed achievements face voter focus on cost of living.
Newsweek · 2m
Latino voters turn sharply against Trump ahead of 2026
A new NBC News/Telemundo poll shows Latino voters who backed Trump in 2024 are now abandoning him and Republicans over the economy and immigration enforcement.
NBC News · 4m
Rate rise won't fix a war-driven crisis
Yanis Varoufakis argues Australia's interest rate rise targets the wrong problem and masks deeper institutional damage.
the Guardian · 2m
Latvian PM Holds Power Amid Ukraine War
Latvia's prime minister keeps power as Russia-Ukraine war reshapes elections.
EUobserver · 1m
Australia's wealth gap fuels anger and despair
Zoe Daniel argues that extractive companies profit while families struggle, and government must reset the power imbalance to restore hope.
the Guardian · 2m
Cleverly pledges £100,000 cut to London house prices
The Conservative mayoral hopeful claims he can slash new-build costs by stripping out tax and bureaucracy to reverse London's talent exodus.
The Independent · 3m
Latvian Exit Polls Show Ruling Party Leading
Latvia's ruling party leads exit polls amid cost-of-living fears and Russia concerns.
euronews · 1m
Labor's economy problem ahead of 2028
Voter anger over rising rates and inflation threatens Labor as the 2028 election looms, with Angus Taylor positioned to challenge the government's economic management.
the Guardian · 2m
Retirees Pick One Hawaiian Island After Pricing
Retirees who price every Hawaiian island end up on the same one, according to math and medical needs.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Jersey's tax haven boom leaves islanders behind
As global wealth floods into the Channel Island, locals struggle with rising costs and food bank use triples, while the government doubles down on finance.
the Guardian · 3m
Five percent hold the key to Congress
Undecided voters say both parties have failed them. Cost of living will decide their votes and control of Congress.
NBC News · 3m
From LA to Bali on $1,300 a month
An interior designer sold everything and retired to Bali with her mother, cutting her living costs from unaffordable to thriving.
Business Insider · 2m
Undecided voters weigh economy, war and distrust
Sixteen swing voters tell NBC News they're frustrated with both parties and focused on cost of living and the Iran war.
NBC News · 3m
California Voters Back Billionaire Tax
California voters support billionaire tax but it lacks majority approval.
NBC News · 2m
California Gubernatorial Race: Hilton vs Becerra
Hilton gains ground but Becerra holds 22-point lead in California polls.
Newsweek · 1m
How moving abroad fixed what money couldn't
An entrepreneur spent years and paychecks chasing health fixes in Atlanta. Moving to Trinidad changed everything, not through willpower, but through access.
Business Insider · 2m
Democrats surge as Trump's approval slides
New NBC polling averages show Democrats at their strongest point this cycle, with independents abandoning Trump over the Iran war and cost of living.
NBC News · 1m
Gas prices force working families to choose between fuel and food
As Iran war drives pump prices to $4.48 a gallon, Trump dismisses the pain while voters across party lines say the trade-off isn't worth it.
Fortune · 2m
San Francisco's AI boom is pricing out everyone else
As tech salaries soar, non-tech workers and small-business owners are being squeezed out of the city they once called home.
Business Insider · 3m
Wyoming beats Florida as America's best retirement state
A new study ranks Wyoming first for retirees, upending decades of conventional wisdom about retiring to Florida.
Business Insider · 1m
Fox News Poll: Cost of living pushes voters toward Democrats
A new Fox News survey shows economic hardship is reshaping the political landscape, with Democrats gaining ground on inflation and Republicans struggling with voter confidence.
Fox News · 3m
Trump announces all 50 states join Medicaid drug pricing deal
The administration claims billions in savings from a new program linking U.S. drug prices to other wealthy nations, but details remain secret.
ABC News · 1m
Trump's secret drug deals leave savings unclear
The administration claims billions in Medicaid savings, but won't reveal the details of its pharmaceutical agreements.
Fortune · 1m
Why we hired a party helper for $15 an hour
A Midwest family discovered that paying a babysitter to help with hosting transformed their entertaining anxiety into actual joy.
Business Insider · 2m
Burnham's cost of living promise faces rate rise reality
The PM's pledge of breathing space is threatened by Middle East conflict pushing inflation and interest rates higher.
the Guardian · 1m
Why Maryland's housing market is stuck
High interest rates, rising costs, and locked-in mortgages are freezing both buyers and sellers across Maryland.
The Banner · 2m
Latinos became America's biggest swing vote
Trump's 2024 gains among Latino voters have reversed dramatically in his second term, reshaping the 2026 midterms.
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GOP predicts red wave in Texas blue stronghold
Republican candidate Eric Flores says James Talarico's flip-flops on controversial statements prove Democrats have no record to run on.
Fox News · 2m
Trump's media ban distracts from economic message
Days before midterms, Trump's focus on attacking the press overshadows Republican efforts to talk about inflation and cost of living.
NBC News · 3m
Could capital gains tax hike ease the cost of living?
The government is considering raising capital gains tax to 45% to fund a £3,000 boost to the personal allowance for lower earners.
MoneyWeek · 1m
Republicans lose their economic edge with voters
Trump and the GOP's traditional advantage on the economy has vanished heading into the midterms.
NBC News · 2m
Rising prices are reshaping American budgets
NPR is collecting stories about how inflation affects your daily spending and life decisions.
NPR · 1m
UK inflation hits 3.1% as war drives up energy costs
Rising fuel prices from Middle East conflict push inflation above 3%, forcing tough budget choices and pressure on interest rates.
the Guardian · 1m
