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Forbes· 2026-02-09 03:30
Here Are The 25 Most-Reliable Vehicles For The Money, Data ShowsThe key approach to value-minded long-term vehicle ownership, is to choose model that’s affordable in the first place and can go the distance without being plagued by an excess of crippling big-ticket repairs.https://t.co/a9aXDmPhdQ(Photo: Honda) ...
Trump Could Open Antitrust Investigation of Homebuilders
Bloomberg Television· 2026-02-06 19:42
Quickly want to delve into what's happening here in the markets with Nora. Melinda This downturn that we're seeing in homebuilders is pretty severe and it's coming straight from the White House as potential antitrust action is invoked by the administration. Norah, this is not playing well with most of the homebuilders today.What are you seeing in New York. Yeah, Joe, not really playing well with the homebuilders. I'm looking at an index as one five home that tracks a lot of the biggest U.S. publicly traded ...
Budget conscious shoppers turn to stores like Trader Joe's to save on groceries
NBC News· 2026-02-06 17:42
The search for affordability. >> Come with me to Trader Joe's lowbudget edition. >> The love of a good snack.>> Some really bougie snacks at Trader Joe's. >> And viral totes propelling a new grocery chain to the top spot. >> Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's.The best. >> And many shoppers aren't surprised that Trader Joe's has been named the number one grocery store in the country according to a new national customer satisfaction survey, beating out competitors like Publix, Costco, and Whole Foods. I love everythi ...
Joe: Americans want to talk about the economy, not renaming airports or racist social media posts
MSNBC· 2026-02-06 12:32
Morning Joe starts right now. I don't know but you know a lot of the cheating comes from it's international cheating. You have people they say from China.We have our director of national and international intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who's doing a great job with Tulsi. She took a lot of heat two days ago because she went in at Pam's insistence. She went in and she looked at votes.President Trump yesterday explaining that Attorney General Pam Bondi sent Tulsi Gabbard the shifting stories. They're about four, ...
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Feb. 5 | Audio Only
MSNBC· 2026-02-06 12:27
The last word with Lawrence O'Donnell starts right now. Hey, Lawrence. Thanks, Jen.We have Governor Abigail Spanberger joining us tonight. Her first appearance here since elected governor of Virginia. I think her first appearance on this network since then.So she's changing the Republican policy in Virginia of cooperation with ICE. She'll tell us about it when she joins us. So interesting.I just asked Jay Johnson exactly about that. I think it's a fascinating decision. And I can't wait to hear what she says ...
Cape Town to Slap Tax Hike on Airbnb Owners
Bloomberg Television· 2026-02-06 08:59
How has the rise in these short term rentals affected Cape Town's housing market as a whole. Yeah, it's interesting because if you take a look at Cape Town, it is in comparison to a number of other major cities. About this issue of access and affordability.So if we zoom in to Cape Town specifically. On the one hand, there is this issue of the rise of short term stays that is contributing to the decline and inventory of some of these longer term permanent housing. And we've seen that over the past few years. ...
Lawrence: Treasury Secy. Bessent is Trump’s most tortured accomplice
MSNBC· 2026-02-06 04:32
Another new poll today shows Donald Tru at another record low. The Marist poll shows Donald Trump polling the lowest he has polled since he inspired the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and then was indicted for using that attack as part of his criminal conspiracy to overthrow the presidential election in 2020. Donald Trump could speak at a national prayer breakfast, as he did today, and brag about how many times he was indicted.But think of it many times and then they say, Donald Trump is using the Justi ...
Sen. Warren and Treasury Sec. Bessent spar over affordability and the Fed
Youtube· 2026-02-05 20:28
Core Viewpoint - The discussion centers around the economic performance and affordability issues during Donald Trump's presidency, with a focus on inflation and rising costs for American families [2][4][6]. Economic Performance - Affordability is identified as the primary concern for Americans, with Trump labeling the affordability crisis as a "hoax" and attributing the blame to previous administrations [2][3]. - The cumulative inflation rate during Trump's presidency is reported at 21.5%, indicating significant price increases [4]. Grocery Prices - Despite claims from Trump about grocery prices decreasing, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that grocery prices were actually 2.4% higher at the end of 2025 compared to the end of 2024, with projections for further increases in 2026 [6]. Broader Cost Increases - The economic data from Trump's administration indicates that Americans are facing higher costs not only for groceries but also for utility bills, healthcare, and housing construction [8]. Federal Reserve Nominee - Trump's recent nomination of Kevin Walsh as Fed chair raises concerns about potential political pressure on monetary policy, with Trump joking about suing Walsh if interest rates do not decrease as desired [9][10].
Democratic senators to make drug prices key component of midterm strategy
MSNBC· 2026-02-05 19:23
Democratic senators say that prescription drug prices will be a key component of their health care strategy heading into this year's midterms. Ranking member of the finance committee, Democratic PARTY PLANS TO SUPERCHARGE MEDICARE DRUG PRICE NEGOTIATIONS AND TO GO AFTER MIDDLEMEN. THAT PROMISE COMES AFTER NEW POLLING REVEALS THAT THAT A MAJORITY OF AMERICANS THINK THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN THIS COUNTRY IS BROKEN WITH 6 IN 10 PEOPLE REPORTING A RECENT PROBLEM WITH THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY.JOINING US WI ...
Will quiet CEOs find their voices as Trump interferes with American businesses?
MSNBC· 2026-02-05 05:08
It is time now for Money Power Politics and a major Wall Street GOP megadonor is speaking out against the Trump administration's involvement in American businesses. At a Wall Street Journal Live event, Citadel founder Ken Griffin said most CEOs that he knows find the government's interference distasteful and raise serious concerns about self-serving decisions. Watch this.When the U .S. government starts to engage in corporate America in a way that tastes of favoritism, I know for most CEOs that I'm friends ...