cost of living
Trump's Approval Rating Dips to 39% as Economic Concerns Mount Among Republicans
Dec 17, 2025 09:48 am CST
President Trump's approval rating has fallen to 39%, approaching his term low of 38%, with economic concerns driving the decline. Republican support for his economic management has dropped to 72%, while only 27% of Americans approve of his handling of living costs. Persistent inflation around 3% continues to challenge his administration despite campaign promises to fix the economy.
President Trump and NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Find Common Ground Despite Political Differences
Nov 22, 2025 08:00 am CST
President Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani held a productive meeting at the Oval Office, finding common ground on critical issues like housing development and rising food costs despite their political differences. Trump displayed surprising tolerance toward Mamdani's past criticisms, emphasizing their shared love for New York City and mutual interest in addressing affordability challenges facing New Yorkers.
Trump and Mamdani: Unexpected Harmony at White House Meeting Despite Political Differences
Nov 22, 2025 07:28 am CST
President Donald Trump hosted New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House for a surprisingly cordial meeting where they found common ground on affordability issues despite their stark political differences. The democratic socialist mayor-elect maintained his positions while Trump shifted his rhetoric from previous criticism, creating an unexpected moment of political harmony that captured national attention.
Mamdani Signals Willingness to Work with Trump Administration on Cost of Living Issues Facing New Yorkers
Nov 06, 2025 05:02 pm CST
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has expressed openness to collaborating with President Donald Trump on addressing inflation and cost of living challenges, despite their political differences. The Democratic socialist, who defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo, emphasized that merely identifying economic crises isn't enough—leaders must deliver solutions. Mamdani's transition team includes former Biden administration official Lina Khan and Maria Torres-Springer, who resigned from the Adams administration.
How Zohran Mamdani's Progressive Victory Inspires European Left-Wing Movements Against Rising Right-Wing Forces
Nov 06, 2025 02:44 am CST
New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has energized left-wing political parties across Europe with his successful campaign focused on rent controls and taxing the wealthy. European progressive parties from Britain to Germany are drawing inspiration from his unapologetically radical agenda, seeing it as a blueprint to counter right-wing momentum in their own countries by focusing on economic inequality and cost-of-living concerns rather than diluting their core principles.
Economic Concerns Dominate 2025 Elections as Democrats Gain Ground Despite Trump Presidency
Nov 05, 2025 11:23 am CST
The 2025 off-year elections have delivered unexpected victories for Democrats, with economic concerns trumping immigration and cultural issues among voters. Former CIA officer Abigail Spanberger's moderate approach secured Virginia's governorship, while similar strategies proved effective in New Jersey. Despite President Trump's economic promises, voters across multiple states cited persistent inflation and cost-of-living issues as their primary concerns, potentially signaling challenges for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.
Consumption, Production, Investment, Jobs: Minister On GST Reforms' Impact
Sep 18, 2025 02:51 am CST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the GST reforms, set to come into effect on September 22, will set off a "virtuous cycle" of consumption, production, investment and employment.
