Welcome back. In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal titled, "The Democrat's challenge for the 2028 election," former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel writes this in part. Much as we all celebrated our victories, the recent election results were more a repudiation of Mr.. Trump's GOP than an affirmation of the Democrats agenda. Moving forward, however, Democrats have to do more than simply muzzle their unsuccessful messages. They need to craft a narrative, an agenda that reflects America's middle class economic ...

After nearly five years of high prices, many middle-class earners are weary. Wasn’t life supposed to be more affordable by now? https://t.co/JtA6ZFBhw2 ...

[music] Welcome to Meet the Press Now. I'm Kristen Welker in Washington where the White House is defending some extremely incendiary comments by the president today, criticizing a group of Democrats for their comments about the military and suggesting those Democrats actions are punishable by death. We'll have much more on all of that. and the firestorm and the reaction on Capitol Hill in just a moment. But it comes as the administration is confronting some dismal new poll numbers on how Americans feel abou ...

I will be heading to Washington DC tomorrow to meet with President Trump in the White House. It is customary for an incoming mayor of this city to meet with the White House. Given the mutual reliance, it's more critical than ever given the national crisis of affordability, one that New Yorkers know very well across these five burrows, and the specific challenge many cities are facing with balancing public safety against steps taken by this administration.I have many disagreements with the president and I be ...

Mortgage rates climbed for a third week, further squeezing affordability for homebuyers https://t.co/KW7dHRp4Fb ...

President Trump saying he's going to meet with New York City Mayor Electron Mandami at the White House. President making that announcement in a post on Truth Social, in which he also called Mandami a communist. In a statement, Mandami spokesperson said it's customary for an incoming mayor to meet with the president and that Mandami plans to talk with Trump about public safety, what he says is economic security and affordability.I kind of want to be a fly on the wall at that meeting. >> Yeah, he had said he ...

The hot topic of the hour, the US and Saudi Arabia holding a massive investment forum at the Kennedy Center yesterday in Washington. I was the co-match. We are joined by more than 90 influential speakers, more than 1700 leaders and delegates, eight high impact sessions and countless private negotiations.And at the heart of this moment are the investment agreements, commitments from companies and institutions in both great nations that will shape the most vital industries of the future. President Trump touti ...

Core Insights - Walmart U.S. grocery category experienced low single-digit comparable sales growth in Q3, primarily driven by fresh and pantry items [3] - The company reported a like-for-like grocery inflation of approximately 130 basis points, a decrease of about 20 basis points from the previous quarter [3] Pricing and Promotions - Walmart's Thanksgiving meal deal, offering meals for 10 people at under $4 each, is part of its strategy to promote affordability during the holiday season [4] - The price of Butterball turkeys is set at 97 cents per pound, marking the lowest price since 2019 [4] Impact of Tariffs - Earlier concerns regarding tariffs increasing the cost of goods have not materialized, with less impact observed than initially expected [5][6] - The only significant price pressure noted is in the beef category, influenced by commodity prices and herd size cycles [6] E-commerce Growth - Grocery e-commerce sales grew by double digits, reflecting strong customer demand for delivery convenience [6] - E-commerce orders fulfilled in stores increased nearly 50%, with a third of those orders completed in three hours or less [7] - Expedited deliveries rose by 70% during the quarter, reaching 95% of U.S. households [7] Store Expansion and Membership Growth - Walmart opened two supercenters and two Neighborhood Markets in the U.S. and completed around 280 store remodels in Q3 [8] - The Walmart+ membership program saw double-digit growth in fee income in the U.S. [8] Sales Performance - Walmart's U.S. comparable-store sales excluding fuel rose by 4.5% in Q3 of fiscal year 2026, driven by increased transactions and unit volumes [9] - The company achieved its seventh consecutive quarter of e-commerce growth above 20% [9] - Approximately half of the 7,400 temporary price reductions currently in place are related to food items, as Walmart continues to focus on affordability [9]

Healthcare is so unaffordable in the United States, like inexplicably unaffordable. We're not healthier as a result of all the spending we're making. Um, we as a country spend more per capita on healthcare than any other developed country and we have some of the worst health outcomes.Doctors and nurses are burned out. They're leaving the profession in droves. We're having a hard time attracting people to do really amazing work like being primary care doctors in rural areas.we can't find people who want to d ...

honored to stand before you as the very first former McDonald's fry cook ever to become president of the United States. I want to give a very special thanks to McDonald's for slashing prices for your most popular items, bringing back extra value meals, and I hear you're recommitting to the affordable options of Americans that we really know and love, all of the items that we love. And I hear that McDonald's is playing a very big role in that.We're getting prices down for this country, making America afforda ...