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 ...

>>> AND A VERY GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING TO YOU. THE ECONOMY IS IN THE SPOTLIGHT. >> THAT'S RIGHT, CRAIG. WITH GROWING CONCERNS OVER THE COST OF EVERYTHING. IT'S DECEMBER 10th. THIS IS "TODAY. " >>> PRICE CHECK. PRESIDENT TRUMP ZEROS IN ON THE ECONOMY AT AN OVERNIGHT RALLY ACKNOWLEDGING AMERICANS ARE PAYING TOO MUCH. >> AND I CAN'T SAY AFFORDABILITY HOAX, BECAUSE I AGREE, THE PRICES WERE TOO HIGH. >> BUT LAYING THE BLAME ON DEMOCRATS. >> REPAIRING FOUR YEARS OF DISASTER. >> STRAIGHT AHEAD, HOW THE PRESIDENT PL ...

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]

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 ...

And let's head out to Pennsylvania where President Trump just wrapped a campaign style rally focused on economy affordability. And when it comes to the economy, the president gave himself top marks. >> I wonder what grade you would give.>> A+ A+. >> Yeah. A+ plus.>> But Americans, well, the polls right now are showing about three out of five people are not happy with the way it's going. And now he is making his case directly to voters in the ultra important swing state of Pennsylvania. Here's what what he s ...

And let's head out to Pennsylvania where President Trump just wrapped a campaign style rally focused on economy affordability. And when it comes to the economy, the president gave himself top marks. >> I wonder what grade you would give.>> A+ A+. >> Yeah. A+ plus.>> But Americans, well, the polls right now are showing about three out of five people are not happy with the way it's going. And now he is making his case directly to voters in the ultra important swing state of Pennsylvania. Here's what what he s ...

And let's head out to Pennsylvania where President Trump just wrapped a campaign style rally focused on economy affordability. And when it comes to the economy, the president gave himself top marks. >> I wonder what grade you would give.>> A+ A+. >> Yeah. A+ plus.>> But Americans, well, the polls right now are showing about three out of five people are not happy with the way it's going. And now he is making his case directly to voters in the ultra important swing state of Pennsylvania. Here's what what he s ...