Uh, isn't it interesting. The Senate is set to vote on rival health care plans today as a growing number of congressional Republicans are now showing their support for extending Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire soon. On that interesting note, let's bring in Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York.And I think it's very interesting, Senator, that the the Republicans who were out front on this in both the Senate and the House are those Republicans who have tough fights at the ballo ...

Core Viewpoint - President Trump emphasizes a strong economy and criticizes the Democratic affordability narrative as a "hoax," attributing high inflation and prices to their policies [1][4][11]. Economic Performance - The U.S. economy is described as having the lowest rates globally, with President Trump asserting that without the U.S. economy, there is no global economy [3]. - Inflation is reported to be approximately 3% year-over-year, indicating that prices are not decreasing but rather increasing [6]. Affordability and Wages - Real wage growth has been positive every month during President Trump's terms, contrasting with negative growth during President Biden's administration [8]. - The real measure of affordability is suggested to be real wage growth compared to expenses, rather than the inflation rate itself [7][9]. Policy Recommendations - There is a call for lower interest rates to enhance housing affordability and enable businesses to hire more people, which would further improve economic conditions [10]. Political Context - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizes blue states for obstructing tax relief measures, claiming this exacerbates financial burdens on low and middle-income households [5]. - The messaging from the Trump administration is seen as needing refinement to better communicate economic improvements and affordability [6][9].

Too many Americans are struggling to say that concerns about affordability are a hoax, says @allisonschrager, but it's a stretch to say there's a crisis (via @opinion) https://t.co/H8M3Tpv7BQ ...

We're back now with a look at the major shift happening in Miami. A Democrat winning the mayoral race for the first time in 28 years. Democrat Eileen Higgins earning nearly 60% of the vote, beating out Republican candidate Emilio Gonzalez in last night's runoff election.Higgins, who served on the Miami Date County Commission, also became the first female mayor in Miami history. And Mayor Elect Eileen Higgins joins us now live. Mayor Elect, we thank you so much for coming on Top Story.and somebody who is fro ...

It wasn't long before the entire event, well, kind of went off the rails as Trump went back to an old talking point. Americans should make do with less. >> You know, you can give up certain products. Uh you can give up pencils because under the China policy, you know, every child can get 37 pencils.They only need one or two. You know, they don't need that many. But, uh you always need you always need steel.You don't need $37 for your daughter. Two or three is nice, but you don't need 37 dolls. >> Joining us ...

Vermont independent Senator Bernie Sanders serves as a ranking member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and he joins me now. Do you think this is going to work. I guess is my first question.I mean, I feel like I've watched uh politicians try to tell people to try to message their way out of economic problems before, and as far as I can tell, it does not have a great record. >> Hey Chris, what I want to know, are kids actually buying pencils at all. let alone $37 for a beautiful little ...

Joining us now, Democratic Senator Amy Clolobashar of Minnesota. Senator, thanks so much. Why do I Why does Congress always wait until the last minute? >> Ah, Katie, there's only one party to blame on this front, and I think everyone that's looked at this, including people who are on these policies, would agree. We've had months, they have had months to come to us and say, "We want to do something about these healthcare premiums. We're going to extend them. We gave them one year, two year, three years and t ...

Democrats are riding a a high today after two big overnight wins. For the first time in nearly three decades, a Democrat won the race for Miami mayor, beating out a Republican endorsed by President Trump. Eileen Higgins will also now make history as the first woman to lead the city.And in Georgia, the Atlanta Journal Constitution is saying that the special election for a state house seat quote sounded alarm bells for Republicans and supercharged Democrats. Democrat Eric Gistler claimed victory last night, a ...

Economy & Finance - The President is focusing on affordability, acknowledging that prices are too high and touting a new slogan: "Make America Affordable Again" [1][2][23][25] - Housing and groceries are up nearly 30%, while electricity and gas are up almost 40% [1] - The Federal Reserve is expected to make a major decision on interest rates, potentially cutting rates by a quarter point to support the job market [1][2] - AAA predicts a record-breaking 122 million Americans will travel during the holiday season, with air travel expected to surpass 8 million people [1][2] - The Powerball prize is soaring to nearly $1 billion [1] Social Media & Technology - Australia becomes the first nation to ban social media for children under 16 [1][7] - A million social media accounts have been deactivated across Australia due to the ban [7] - Two-thirds of the world's internet traffic flows through Loudoun County, Virginia, known as A I Alley [8] - A new Lending Tree survey reveals that 27% of self-check-out users have purposefully taken an item without scanning [39][41] Weather & Environment - Millions are on alert for another blast of arctic air and a winter storm set to bring more than a foot (approximately 30 centimeters) of snow to parts of the Northeast [1] - 18 million people from Montana to the Northeast are under winter storm watches or warnings [3] - Potential historic river flooding is expected in the Pacific Northwest, with some areas potentially seeing 4 to 8 inches (approximately 10 to 20 centimeters) of rain [8][9]

Affordability & Healthcare - Senator Rosen criticizes Trump's perspective on affordability, highlighting the disconnect between billionaires and regular people facing rising costs in groceries, utilities, and housing [2][3] - Approximately 95,000 Nevadans could lose enhanced ACA subsidies if they expire at the end of the year [5] - Democrats propose a clean extension of ACA subsidies to prevent millions from having to choose between healthcare, food, or rent [7] - The senator argues that giving subsidies directly to consumers won't address the core issue of healthcare affordability, as insurance companies are unlikely to lower prices [9][10] - The senator advocates for a bipartisan approach to address healthcare issues, starting with areas of agreement and common-sense reforms [10][11] Boat Strikes Investigation - The Republican chair of the House Armed Services Committee is ending their probe into the boat strikes, while Senator Rosen hopes the Senate side will continue a thorough investigation [12][13] - Senator Rosen emphasizes the importance of transparency and adherence to rules of engagement, stating that the boat strikes should be investigated as potential war crimes [14][15] - Senator Rosen calls for Secretary Hegsth's resignation and potential impeachment if the investigation reveals war crimes [15] - Senator Rosen mentions a classified Office of Legal Counsel report on the boat strikes, which some lawyers on the Armed Services Committee deem flimsy and advocate for declassification [17][18] - Senator Rosen believes that all members of Congress should have access to the intelligence, videos, and transcripts related to the boat strikes to determine the appropriate course of action [19]