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May 12, 2026

AOC-backed $30 minimum wage plan could backfire in unexpected ways, experts warn

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's push for a $30 minimum wage draws opposition from economists who warn it could cost jobs and increase prices.

May 11, 2026

Jeffries calls out Trump-era gas prices after telling Republicans not to politicize pump pain under Biden

Hakeem Jeffries has repeatedly criticized Trump over surging gas prices, but in 2022 he urged Republicans not to play politics when prices spiked under Biden.

May 6, 2026

AOC-backed $25 minimum wage plan sounds great — but at what cost?

A proposal to more than triple the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour sparks debate over inflation risks, job losses and small business impacts.

May 4, 2026

Spirit Airlines chaos could be big loss for budget travelers as they fight for answers

Spirit Airlines' abrupt shutdown sparks debate among experts and travelers over whether U.S. airfares will rise without the presence of the ultra-low-cost carrier.

May 1, 2026

Trump’s 'Economic Fury' squeezes Iran — but can Tehran outlast the pressure?

Trump's escalating sanctions, naval blockade and financial enforcement against Iran test whether economic strain can force Iran's regime to bend.

April 24, 2026

US economic chokehold on Iran reaches peak leverage as collapse risks emerge

U.S. economic pressure on Iran has reached historic levels, but inconsistent enforcement limits full impact of sanctions, a former Treasury expert says.

April 17, 2026

Harris blames Trump for rising gas prices — after once saying they're the 'price to pay for democracy'

Kamala Harris blasts Trump over surging gas prices tied to the Iran war, but her 2022 remarks on fuel costs and democracy highlight a stark contrast.

April 14, 2026

Mamdani's government-run grocery stores will fail 'like every socialist experiment': economist

NYC Mayor Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, plans five government-run grocery stores by 2030. An economist who grew up in Venezuela says they will fail.

April 10, 2026

DoorDash data offers snapshot of economy voters are feeling ahead of midterms

A new DoorDash report reveals families are spending more strategically as prices stabilize, with affordability varying significantly across U.S. cities.

April 1, 2026

Poll position: Where Trump stands among Americans as he faces the nation in primetime

President Donald Trump's approval ratings have edged down in recent weeks, sinking further underwater as he faces the nation on Wednesday night to update Americans on the Iran war.