49 h. ago How Democrats Used the Word ‘Affordability’ to Take On Trump

Both parties are now preparing for “affordability” to play a major role in the midterm elections next year. How did it emerge so quickly?

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50 h. ago Trump makes affordability pitch in struggling corner of N.C., his last rally of 2025

Trump makes affordability pitch in struggling corner of N.C., his last rally of 2025  The Washington Post

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3 d. ago Contributor: Who can afford Trump's economy? Americans are feeling Grinchy

Contributor: Who can afford Trump's economy? Americans are feeling Grinchy  Los Angeles Times

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5 d. ago Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Assuage Affordability Concerns

With tariffs unpopular and prices still high, the White House has teased the promise of tariff rebates and large tax refunds next year.

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7 d. ago California schools that need foreign workers for teacher jobs can’t afford Trump’s new visa fee

California schools that need foreign workers for teacher jobs can’t afford Trump’s new visa fee  Los Angeles Times

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8 d. ago Exclusive — Sen. Bill Cassidy: Democrats 'Aren't Serious' About Making Health Care Affordable, Unlike Trump

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) told Breitbart News in a written statement that Democrats "aren't serious" about lowering healthcare costs, unlike Republicans and President Donald Trump. The post Exclusive — Sen. Bill Cassidy: Democrats ‘Aren’t Serious’ About Making Health Care Affordable, Unlike Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Trump’s Approval Ratings Are Low, Again. This Time It Might Matter.

Unlike during his last time in the White House, people now disapprove of Trump because of the economy, not in spite of it.

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1 week ago Trump Doesn’t Want to Talk About Affordability. Democrats Say That’s a Gift.

The president continues to brush off an issue that he said he would solve in his first months in office. Some Democrats say he is making the same mistake as his predecessor.

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1 week ago Trump calls affordability crisis a "hoax," touts the economy ahead of midterms

As Democrats campaigning on affordability pick up wins, Trump's messaging about a strong economy is at odds with widespread voter sentiment that he's not doing enough to tackle rising costs.

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1 week ago Trump calls affordability crisis a 'hoax.' The data tells a different story

As Democrats campaigning on affordability pick up wins, Trump's messaging about a strong economy is at odds with widespread voter sentiment that he's not doing enough to tackle rising costs.

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1 week ago Trump’s affordability speech turns into a rant against immigrants

Trump’s affordability speech turns into a rant against immigrants  PBS

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1 week ago This strategy is creating some tension within the Republican party

As the GOP looks at 2025 election results, it's sounding a proverbial alarm ahead of the midterms on messaging, particularly on the economy as President Trump shies away from the term "affordability."

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1 week ago Political consultant talks about Trump's stance on affordability

President Trump minimized concerns about the economy during a Pennsylvania rally Tuesday. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with political consultant Frank Luntz about Trump's latest take.

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1 week ago A Million Teenagers Just Got Barred From Social Media, and Trump Calls Affordability a ‘Hoax’

Plus, the travel influencers who aren’t actually real.

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1 week ago Commentary: Affordability is a hoax? An offer to Trump from a free lunch program: 'Travel with me'

Commentary: Affordability is a hoax? An offer to Trump from a free lunch program: 'Travel with me'  Los Angeles Times

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1 week ago At the first stop on his affordability tour, Trump mocks affordability

At the first stop on his affordability tour, Trump mocks affordability  The Washington Post

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1 week ago Trump Says Americans Are Doing Great, Even as Views on the Economy Sour

President Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania was meant to alleviate concerns about affordability. But he kept wandering off script and dwelling on his favorite targets, like immigration.

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1 week ago How Pennsylvanians are feeling about the economy ahead of Trump's rally

Affordability was a huge theme of Trump's campaign and is top of mind for the GOP as he heads to Pennsylvania for a rally. How are Pennsylvanians feeling, and can the GOP salvage its economic message?

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1 week ago Trump's approval climbs as Republicans rally behind president's affordability agenda: poll

Trump's approval rating climbs to 41% ahead of major economy speech in Pennsylvania, with Republican support driving the increase in new Reuters poll.

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1 week ago As Prices Increase From Tariffs, Trump Administration Goes on the Defensive About Affordability

The president rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers as he makes the case that his policy is working — or will soon.

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