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A 77% spike in ACA premiums. Energy bills up 36%. Clean-energy projects canceled. This is what Donald Trump’s economic agenda looks like on the ground in Maine. People are trying to hold on while Republicans in Washington rip away the safety net.
Trump policies are driving up costs across Maine, new report warns - Maine Beacon
A new report from Defend America Action warns that Pres. Donald Trump’s economic and budget policies are deepening Maine’s affordability crisis as costs continue to rise across the state. Rep. Gary Fr...
mainebeacon.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A 77% spike in ACA premiums. Energy bills up 36%. Clean-energy projects canceled. This is what Donald Trump’s economic agenda looks like on the ground in Maine. People are trying to hold on while Republicans in Washington rip away the safety net.
Maine families feel the squeeze. Trump’s tariffs and budget cuts are pushing grocery bills, energy costs, and health premiums through the roof. People here are working hard, but his policies make it harder to keep up.
Trump policies are driving up costs across Maine, new report warns - Maine Beacon
A new report from Defend America Action warns that Pres. Donald Trump’s economic and budget policies are deepening Maine’s affordability crisis as costs continue to rise across the state. Rep. Gary Fr...
mainebeacon.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Maine families feel the squeeze. Trump’s tariffs and budget cuts are pushing grocery bills, energy costs, and health premiums through the roof. People here are working hard, but his policies make it harder to keep up.
A PA nurse is sounding the alarm. Medicaid keeps our hospitals alive — cut it, and ERs collapse. Fewer beds. Fewer doctors. Longer waits. More loss.
“These cuts will destroy our health care system.”
This isn’t about politics. It’s about whether your hospital is still there when you need it.
“These cuts will destroy our health care system.”
This isn’t about politics. It’s about whether your hospital is still there when you need it.
November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A PA nurse is sounding the alarm. Medicaid keeps our hospitals alive — cut it, and ERs collapse. Fewer beds. Fewer doctors. Longer waits. More loss.
“These cuts will destroy our health care system.”
This isn’t about politics. It’s about whether your hospital is still there when you need it.
“These cuts will destroy our health care system.”
This isn’t about politics. It’s about whether your hospital is still there when you need it.
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More than 100 rural hospitals have closed in the past decade, and 700 more are at risk. Medicaid cuts push these systems to the brink. When a small town loses its clinic, seniors, low-income families, and people with chronic conditions lose their lifeline.
What to know about the impacts Medicaid cuts are having on rural health care
Medicaid cuts are being blamed for the closure of a community health center in New Hampshire’s White Mountains
abcnews.go.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
More than 100 rural hospitals have closed in the past decade, and 700 more are at risk. Medicaid cuts push these systems to the brink. When a small town loses its clinic, seniors, low-income families, and people with chronic conditions lose their lifeline.
BREAKING: In the latest FOX NEWS poll, 76% of Americans say the economy is in bad shape, and most blame the Trump White House for rising costs on groceries, utilities, housing, and health care.
Fox News Poll: Voters say White House is doing more harm than good on economy
Trump's approval hits new lows as 76% view economy negatively in the latest Fox News poll. Rising costs for groceries, utilities spark voter dissatisfaction nationwide.
www.foxnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING: In the latest FOX NEWS poll, 76% of Americans say the economy is in bad shape, and most blame the Trump White House for rising costs on groceries, utilities, housing, and health care.
Pennsylvanians aren’t imagining it — groceries, health care, and energy keep climbing because Trump and Republicans in Congress walked away from ACA tax credits and slapped tariffs on everyday essentials.
Families pay more while billionaires get breaks. We deserve better.
Families pay more while billionaires get breaks. We deserve better.
Trump’s policies have spurred increases in costs of food and health care, report says
'This is like the worst corruption and decadence of Roman emperors. We must reverse course for the sake of our health, economy, and democracy,' state Rep. Arvind Venkat said.
pennsylvaniaindependent.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Pennsylvanians aren’t imagining it — groceries, health care, and energy keep climbing because Trump and Republicans in Congress walked away from ACA tax credits and slapped tariffs on everyday essentials.
Families pay more while billionaires get breaks. We deserve better.
Families pay more while billionaires get breaks. We deserve better.
Milwaukee ranks #9 in the nation for how much income families lose to groceries. Households are spending 2.89% of their monthly income just to eat. And Trump’s response to families feeling squeezed? “I don’t want to hear about affordability.”
Milwaukee Ranks Among Top 10 U.S. Cities Where Groceries Take Biggest Bite Of Income
Madison fares much better, ranking 59th nationally in WalletHub's analysis of grocery spending.
patch.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Milwaukee ranks #9 in the nation for how much income families lose to groceries. Households are spending 2.89% of their monthly income just to eat. And Trump’s response to families feeling squeezed? “I don’t want to hear about affordability.”
Kentucky shouldn’t be one of the least affordable states in America for groceries — but it is. Families now spend 9.67% of their paycheck just to eat. Prices jumped another 6% this year while Trump shrugs and says he “doesn’t want to hear about affordability.”
Kentucky among least affordable places in US for grocery prices, study finds
GOBankingRates published the study on July 24, and it found Kentucky is the fifth most unaffordable state for grocery buying.
www.whas11.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Kentucky shouldn’t be one of the least affordable states in America for groceries — but it is. Families now spend 9.67% of their paycheck just to eat. Prices jumped another 6% this year while Trump shrugs and says he “doesn’t want to hear about affordability.”
Iowa restaurants are sounding the alarm. Rising costs are so crushing that the number of struggling restaurants could double this year. Why? Vendors are hiking prices in anticipation of Trump’s tariffs. Families pay more, small businesses get squeezed.
Iowa restaurants face financial challenges amid rising costs
The Iowa Restaurant Association reports that hundreds of restaurants in Iowa are struggling financially due to increased costs, wages, and tariffs.
www.kcci.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Iowa restaurants are sounding the alarm. Rising costs are so crushing that the number of struggling restaurants could double this year. Why? Vendors are hiking prices in anticipation of Trump’s tariffs. Families pay more, small businesses get squeezed.
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Jeffries: We are in the midst of a health care crisis that Republicans have created.
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Jeffries: We are in the midst of a health care crisis that Republicans have created.
Maine’s grocery prices climbed again — and the biggest spikes hit tariff-sensitive items like coffee, tomatoes, rice, and shrimp. These are the fallout of Trump’s tariffs, and families feel it every time they shop.
Maine sees bigger price increases for tariff-sensitive grocery items
Maine Public's Grocery Price Index rose in October, with prices for several tariff-sensitive items rising the most.
www.mainepublic.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Maine’s grocery prices climbed again — and the biggest spikes hit tariff-sensitive items like coffee, tomatoes, rice, and shrimp. These are the fallout of Trump’s tariffs, and families feel it every time they shop.
In Maryland, 85% of people say food prices are rising faster than their incomes.
That kind of pressure doesn’t stay in the checkout line — it follows you home, into your stress, your sleep, your choices. Families shouldn’t have to live like this.
That kind of pressure doesn’t stay in the checkout line — it follows you home, into your stress, your sleep, your choices. Families shouldn’t have to live like this.
Rising food costs placing strain on Marylanders' mental health, polls say
Rising food costs are taking a toll on Maryland households, with many residents reporting stress and declining mental health, according to a new poll.
www.cbsnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
In Maryland, 85% of people say food prices are rising faster than their incomes.
That kind of pressure doesn’t stay in the checkout line — it follows you home, into your stress, your sleep, your choices. Families shouldn’t have to live like this.
That kind of pressure doesn’t stay in the checkout line — it follows you home, into your stress, your sleep, your choices. Families shouldn’t have to live like this.
Nearly half of Virginians are going into debt because groceries cost more than their paychecks can handle. 84% say food costs are rising faster than earnings. Trump says he doesn’t want to hear about affordability, but families are drowning in it.
Grocery costs driving nearly half of Virginians into debt, new study shows
New findings from No Kid Hungry Virginia reveal that rising food costs are driving 45% of Virginians into debt.
www.29news.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Nearly half of Virginians are going into debt because groceries cost more than their paychecks can handle. 84% say food costs are rising faster than earnings. Trump says he doesn’t want to hear about affordability, but families are drowning in it.
In Nashville, people line up at 6 a.m. for a box of canned goods. Middle-class families are now calling social services because they can’t keep food on the table. And Trump says he doesn’t want to hear about affordability. That’s how out of touch he is with the crisis families live every day.
Hunger crisis in North Nashville: A closer look - Nashville Banner
Metro Social Services holds food pop-up in North Nashville to address hunger crisis. High turnout reveals growing need for affordable, healthy food access.
nashvillebanner.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
In Nashville, people line up at 6 a.m. for a box of canned goods. Middle-class families are now calling social services because they can’t keep food on the table. And Trump says he doesn’t want to hear about affordability. That’s how out of touch he is with the crisis families live every day.
Central Georgia shoppers are visiting multiple stores for basics, and still paying more. Trump’s new tariffs hit coffee, produce, and staples — and families feel it every time they check out. He shrugs at affordability while your grocery bill doubles.
Grocery store prices continue to climb, as Central Georgia shoppers feel the impacts
Economists point towards tariffs and inflation contributing to the strain on people’s wallets as prices continue to rise year over year at stores across the country.
www.13wmaz.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Central Georgia shoppers are visiting multiple stores for basics, and still paying more. Trump’s new tariffs hit coffee, produce, and staples — and families feel it every time they check out. He shrugs at affordability while your grocery bill doubles.
Grocery costs are up again in West Virginia, and families already living in food deserts are pushed toward cheaper, less-healthy options. Trump tells people he doesn’t want to "hear" about affordability. West Virginians don’t have that choice — they feel the hit every week.
Rising grocery costs provide hurdle to West Virginia economy
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — The cost of groceries has risen by 3% since last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This trend could negatively impact West
www.wvnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Grocery costs are up again in West Virginia, and families already living in food deserts are pushed toward cheaper, less-healthy options. Trump tells people he doesn’t want to "hear" about affordability. West Virginians don’t have that choice — they feel the hit every week.
Food prices in the Northeast are up 72% since 2005. Health insurance premiums more than doubled. Mortgages nearly doubled. NH families aren’t imagining the squeeze — they’re living it. And Trump keeps walking away from the crisis he helped create.
Affordability crisis deepens for New Hampshire families - Valley News
New report reveals rising costs of living in New Hampshire, with median-income families falling short by $1,900. Structural affordability crisis threatens communities and economy.
vnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Food prices in the Northeast are up 72% since 2005. Health insurance premiums more than doubled. Mortgages nearly doubled. NH families aren’t imagining the squeeze — they’re living it. And Trump keeps walking away from the crisis he helped create.
Phoenix families are watching prices climb on everything from groceries to gas — and Trump tells the country he doesn’t want to hear about affordability.
Arizonans don’t have that option.
They feel the hit every single day.
Arizonans don’t have that option.
They feel the hit every single day.
Inflation hits Phoenix shoppers as prices rise 3% nationwide
Consumer price index shows food, energy costs climbing as gas prices lead monthly increases and Phoenix shoppers aren't happy.
www.azfamily.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Phoenix families are watching prices climb on everything from groceries to gas — and Trump tells the country he doesn’t want to hear about affordability.
Arizonans don’t have that option.
They feel the hit every single day.
Arizonans don’t have that option.
They feel the hit every single day.
Detroit families spend a bigger share of their income on groceries than any major city in America. And while people stretch every dollar, Trump says he doesn’t want to hear about “affordability.” Detroiters don’t get that luxury.
Motor City Leads U.S. in Grocery Costs as Paychecks Lag Behind
DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – Detroit has earned an unenviable distinction recently: residents spend the largest share of their income on groceries of
www.michigannewssource.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Detroit families spend a bigger share of their income on groceries than any major city in America. And while people stretch every dollar, Trump says he doesn’t want to hear about “affordability.” Detroiters don’t get that luxury.
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GOP Rep. Bacon: "I do think this was a PR disaster for the White House. When you tell everybody you're going to release everything, that you have the names of all the clients, and then you then you come back and say, 'oh, there was none.' This was a self-inflicted wound by the White House."
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
GOP Rep. Bacon: "I do think this was a PR disaster for the White House. When you tell everybody you're going to release everything, that you have the names of all the clients, and then you then you come back and say, 'oh, there was none.' This was a self-inflicted wound by the White House."
Nevadans are spending one of the highest shares of their income on groceries — and Trump says, “I don’t want to hear about the affordability.” Families in Reno and Vegas don’t get to ignore the bill. They live with it.
Residents of this Nevada city spend the highest percentage of income on groceries
Everyone knows groceries are more expensive these days. But which areas of the country are feeling price hikes the most?
www.rgj.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Nevadans are spending one of the highest shares of their income on groceries — and Trump says, “I don’t want to hear about the affordability.” Families in Reno and Vegas don’t get to ignore the bill. They live with it.
Illinois families just lost $220 million in SNAP support while groceries hit record highs. And Donald Trump keeps cheering on policies that leave working people to fend for themselves. This is the cost of his chaos.
High grocery prices, SNAP benefit confusion impacting Chicagoans’ food budgets
Groceries cost more than ever, and the high prices couldn’t come at a worse time given the cuts to — and confusion over — SNAP benefits.
www.wbez.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Illinois families just lost $220 million in SNAP support while groceries hit record highs. And Donald Trump keeps cheering on policies that leave working people to fend for themselves. This is the cost of his chaos.
Grocery prices in Western PA jumped at the fastest month-to-month pace in three years. Families are cutting staples, skipping meals, and stretching leftovers. And yes — Trump’s tariffs are part of the squeeze. When you tax imports, you tax shoppers.
'We're stretching': As grocery prices continue to climb, shoppers redefine their staples
The sticker shock is real: Grocery prices’ month-over-month increase in August were the highest they’ve been in three years. And relief doesn’t appear to be on the horizon, according...
triblive.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Grocery prices in Western PA jumped at the fastest month-to-month pace in three years. Families are cutting staples, skipping meals, and stretching leftovers. And yes — Trump’s tariffs are part of the squeeze. When you tax imports, you tax shoppers.
Colorado households spent $9,721 on groceries last year. Now prices are set to rise again thanks to Trump’s trade wars and the tariff spikes driving up food costs nationwide. Families shouldn’t have to budget like this.
How much do groceries cost in Colorado? Study says prices are some of the highest in US
Rising grocery prices are creating challenges for household budgets nationwide, especially in Colorado, where costs well exceed national averages.
www.chieftain.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Colorado households spent $9,721 on groceries last year. Now prices are set to rise again thanks to Trump’s trade wars and the tariff spikes driving up food costs nationwide. Families shouldn’t have to budget like this.
Food insecurity in Missouri is spiking again — and it’s no mystery why. Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices on everything from milk to meat. Families are paying the price while he blames everyone else.
Food insecurity is increasing in Missouri
After pandemic era food assistance programs ended in 2021, rates of food insecurity started rising.
www.kbia.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Food insecurity in Missouri is spiking again — and it’s no mystery why. Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices on everything from milk to meat. Families are paying the price while he blames everyone else.