So, let's turn now to the economy, which is the issue causing the most stress right now for Americans. That's according to a new poll conducted by Votto Latino, which also finds that 57% say the American dream is dead. Additionally, most Americans are now buying less or cheaper groceries with 28% even reporting skipping meals to save money.and 24% say they've taken a second job or side hustle just to make ends meet. Joining us now, the president of Votto Latino Foundation, Aria Terresa Kumar. Maria, Teresa, ...

Welcome back to Morning Joe. 34 past the hour. Democratic leaders say yesterday's classified briefing on the Trump administration strike on alleged drug boats was very unsatisfying after Defense Secretary Pete Hgseath declined to commit to showing Congress the full unedited video of the military's attack in the Caribbean on September 2nd that killed survivors clinging to the wreckage of their damaged boat.Joining us now, House Minority Leader, Democratic Congressman Hakee Jeff of New York. Thank you very mu ...

What is your thought on this when the president says affordability is a Democrat con job. Are you part of that con. It's absurd.It's one thing for the president to try to gaslight the American people about the immigrants that they're deporting who are almost all nonviolent non criminals or some bogus accusation about the Department of Justice or whatever. But you can't lie to people about their pocketbooks. People are feeling it every week, every month.They have to make ends meet. And this president is maki ...

Joining us now is Jay Clayton. He is the US attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former chairman of the SEC. I'd like to be able to take the president aside and just explain how to explain it because prices in certain sectors are coming down like energy and he's right about that and that could be that that could filter into other parts of the economy and cause inflation which is really never zero or lower.It can be but that's not good. >> That would be bad. >> That would be bad. That would b ...

Economy & Inflation - President Trump claims to be rapidly bringing down high prices and crushing inflation, while increasing wages and boosting the stock market and 401ks [2][3] - The report suggests that many Americans, specifically three out of five, are unhappy with the current economic situation [2] - Voters in Pennsylvania are reportedly disappointed with the state of the economy and pessimistic about the Republican-controlled Washington's ability to improve it [9] - Some voters are experiencing prices that are double or at least one and a half times what they used to be, with no perceived help from Washington [9] Political Landscape & Elections - Pennsylvania is highlighted as a crucial swing state, having flipped between Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020 [2][7] - The political climate in a swingy section of Pennsylvania indicates that Republicans would be in trouble if key congressional races were held at the time of the report [8] - President Trump is making a case directly to voters in Pennsylvania, attempting to convince them that his policies are beneficial [2][11] Policy & Legislation - President Trump is arguing that his policies, including those passed in a tax and border bill, will help put money in Americans' pockets, potentially by early next year [6] - The Trump administration is reportedly ending the Biden-era student loan repayment plan, which was created for the lowest-income borrowers [11][12] - The student loan repayment plans were controversial due to being implemented via executive order without congressional approval, allowing a successor to reverse them [13]

Economy & Inflation - President Trump claims to be rapidly bringing down high prices and crushing inflation, while increasing wages and boosting the stock market and 401ks [2][3] - The report indicates that many Americans, specifically three out of five, are unhappy with the current economic situation [2] - Voters in Pennsylvania are disappointed with the economy and pessimistic about the Republican-controlled Washington's ability to improve it [9] - Some voters are experiencing prices that are double or at least one and a half times what they used to be, with no perceived help from Washington [9] Political Strategy & Swing State - President Trump is focusing on the economy and affordability in his campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state [1][2] - The President believes he is being unfairly blamed for high prices and attributes the price spikes to Democrats and former President Joe Biden [5] - Pennsylvania is described as a super important swing state that Trump flipped in 2016 after Biden won it back in 2020 [7] - Republicans could be in trouble in key congressional races in swingy sections of Pennsylvania if elections were held today [8] Policy & Executive Action - Some of President Trump's policies, including those in the tax and border bill, are argued to potentially help put money in Americans' pockets, possibly by early next year [6] - The Trump administration is reportedly ending the Biden-era student loan repayment plan, which was created via executive order [11][12] - The student loan repayment plans, designed for the lowest-income borrowers, are being unwound because they were initially implemented without congressional approval [12][13]

Economy & Inflation - President Trump claims to be rapidly bringing down high prices and crushing inflation, while increasing wages and boosting the stock market and 401ks [2][3] - The report indicates that many Americans, specifically three out of five, are unhappy with the current economic situation [2] - Voters in Pennsylvania are disappointed with the economy and pessimistic about the Republican-controlled Washington's ability to improve it [9] - Some voters are experiencing prices that are double or at least one and a half times what they used to be, with no perceived help from Washington [9] Political Strategy & Swing State - President Trump is focusing on the economy and affordability in his campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state [1][2] - The President believes he is being unfairly blamed for high prices and attributes the price spikes to Democrats and former President Joe Biden [5] - Pennsylvania is described as a super important swing state that Trump flipped in 2016 after Biden won it back in 2020 [7] - Republicans could be in trouble in key congressional races in swingy sections of Pennsylvania if elections were held today [8] Policy & Executive Action - Some of President Trump's policies, including those in the tax and border bill, are argued to potentially help put money in Americans' pockets, possibly by early next year [6] - The Trump administration is reportedly ending the Biden-era student loan repayment plan, which was created via executive order [11][12] - The student loan repayment plans, designed for the lowest-income borrowers, are being unwound because they were initially implemented without congressional approval [12][13]

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>> THIS IS BALANCE OF POWER FROM WASHINGTON, D. C. >> FROM BLOOMBERG'S WASHINGTON DC STUDIOS TO OUR TV AND RADIO AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE, WELCOME TO BALANCE OF POWER.I'M JOE MATHIEU IN WASHINGTON. TONIGHT, PRESIDENT TRUMP HITS THE ROAD. A RALLY IN PENNSYLVANIA AIMED AT SELLING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ON THE ECONOMY AS AFFORDABILITY REMAINS A TOP ISSUE HEADING INTO THE NEXT YEAR.REACTION FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE WHEN WE TALK TO CONGRESSMAN. AND BEHIND THE SCENES REPORTING ON WHAT LED THE PRESIDENT TO APPROVE THE ...

And the top story in politics is how affordability, high prices, and economic pain are shaping voters priorities, including powering that Democratic sweep in last month's elections. President Trump noticed he's responding tonight speaking in Pennsylvania on a tour that has been touted as his sort of response to voters concerns. And we have a view from Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania.Von Hillard will be reporting for us there shortly. You're looking at part of that tour. Trump's planned speech is also an implicit ...