There are seasons in this country when the struggle of ordinary Americans is not merely a condition but a kind of weather that settles over everything. It enters the grocery aisle, the overdue bill, ...

The latest proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis is, as usual, a total con job designed to benefit the wealthy, defund public schools and local governments, and continue their push toward income inequality.

Trump denies prices are rising, dismissing voters’ concerns about the economy: “Our energy costs are way down. Our groceries are way down. Everything is way down.” Government statistics say otherwise.

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Sen. Adam Schiff is proposing legislation to boost the supply of affordable housing for low-income and ...

President Trump on Tuesday dismissed concerns about affordability as a Democratic “con job” in a remarkable shift after recently latching onto the buzzword encapsulating widespread consumer worries ...

Trump off record: Affordability "doesn't mean anything to anybody," said President Donald Trump during a Tuesday Cabinet meeting at the White House, saying it's a "fake narrative" and "con job" that ...

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Good morning. A chilly day awaits, with breezes and a high near 42. Clear overnight, with a low around 27. The Capitals visit San Jose tonight. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, ...

Review & Outlook: Mayor-Elect Mamdani has convinced Jessica Tisch to stay on despite the NYPD Commissioner's 'quality of life' policing approach being at odds with his own progressive outlook. Most ...