Politics Apr 21 Approval of Trump on economy falls in new AP-NORC poll, as Iran war drives up prices By Josh Boak, Linley Sanders, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America
Nation Nov 29 Watch 5:42 Millions of full-time workers are struggling to afford a place to live. Here's why The skyrocketing cost of living has left millions of people struggling to afford a place to live despite working at full-time jobs or a number of part-time jobs. Journalist Brian Goldstone, author of “There Is No Place for Us: Working… By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery
Economy Dec 03 Watch 7:33 Why so many Americans are dissatisfied with the seemingly solid economy There is a disconnect between seemingly solid economic numbers and the way people feel about this economy. Voters clearly were upset about the cost of living and that helped elect Donald Trump to a second term. Economics correspondent Paul Solman… By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes
Politics Nov 14 Food prices worried most voters, but they likely won't see lower grocery bills under Trump Trump often railed on the campaign trail against hefty price increases for bacon, cereal and other products. But the steep food price inflation that stunned the U.S. and other parts of the world in 2021 and 2022 had complicated causes… By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Politics Nov 09 Frustrated Americans who voted for Trump await the economic changes he promised Trump campaigned on promises to impose huge tariffs on foreign goods, slash taxes and deport millions of undocumented immigrants. Yet many economists warn that Trump’s plans are likely to worsen inflation, raise costs for consumers and drive up the federal debt. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Aug 16 WATCH: Harris debuts economic proposals to lower costs for Americans By Matt Brown, Makiya Seminera, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris will be in the battleground state of North Carolina on Friday to lay out her plans, including a proposal for a federal ban on price gouging on groceries. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 6:36 Why lower-income renters in Austin are struggling to find affordable housing By Blair Waltman-Alexin, Austin PBS Rents nationwide have cooled from historic highs, according to the latest inflation figures. Austin, Texas, is one of the places where rents are showing a downward trend, but lower-income families say their rents are often staying the same or even… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch 7:48 Why many Americans feel unhappy about the economy despite indicators of improvement By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes Friday’s latest jobs report is proof again of a labor market that has been resilient and often stronger than expected. But according to numerous polls, many Americans don’t feel the economy is strong overall or helping them or their families. Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch 8:22 Half of American renters pay more than 30% of income on housing, study shows By Stephanie Sy, Mike Fritz Rental prices are unaffordable for a record number of Americans with half of all renters paying more than 30 percent of their income on rent and utilities, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. Stephanie Sy reached out to… Continue watching
Dec 20 U.S. animal shelters are overcrowded with pets from families facing economic woes By Michael Hill, Associated Press Operators believe the influx of more animals is due largely to higher pet care costs and housing issues. And they're in crisis mode as they try to reduce the kennel crush. Continue reading