Sep 11 U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked, squeezing Americans' finances U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away. Continue reading
Sep 10 Trump promised $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms. How would that work? By Maria Ramirez Uribe President Donald Trump promised on Wednesday to send every American adult a $5,000 check if Republicans keep control of the U.S. House and Senate after the midterm elections. "If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get… Continue reading
Sep 09 WATCH: Trump says oil prices will come down after midterm elections By Associated Press President Donald Trump, in an exchange with reporters before traveling to Dallas for the midterm Republican convention, added that he believes Iran will finally relent after the pivotal elections are held in the U.S. Continue reading
Sep 09 Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain. Continue reading
Sep 08 U.S. will ban dairy products, motorcycles and most alcoholic beverages from Canada By Rob Gillies, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. imports earlier Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 2:29 Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods take effect, marking turning point in relations By Amna Nawaz, Kayan Taraporevala, Unda Dittaboot Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will move quickly to reduce its economic reliance on the United States as retaliatory tariffs took effect on roughly $20 billion worth of American goods. The tariffs match duties President Trump imposed on… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 6:28 How the U.S.-Canada trade dispute is impacting the economy on both sides of the border By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins To discuss the impact of the tariffs on the United States and Canada, Amna Nawaz spoke with Matthew Shoemaker. He is the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, a Canadian city just across the border from its sister city, Sault… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 4:25 Trump's trade war with Canada looms over key congressional races By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Genesis Magpayo President Trump’s tariff policies are shaping key races for control of Congress this fall. Geoff Bennett discussed the impact on the midterms with congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins. Continue watching
Sep 08 Gavin Newsom on Democrats, Trump and 2028 By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman California Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks Democrats took their eyes off the ball on state-level races. Now, he’s campaigning across the South to drive turnout in states where Republicans have tried to redraw congressional maps. In this episode of “Settle In,”… Continue reading
Sep 07 Gas prices in U.S. hit record Labor Day high, thanks to Iran war and refinery issues By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press It's never been more expensive in the U.S. to fill up the tank and take one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend. Continue reading