Biden and the Democrats screw the little guy again
By Hugo Gurdon What was the greatest trick ever pulled? Was it the devil convincing the world he didn’t exist, as Charles Baudelaire said and Keyser Söze repeated? Or maybe…
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The political peril that Biden didn’t see coming
By Megan Cassella Americans are likely to face higher prices on everything from gasoline to groceries well into next year — threatening to turn a simmering economic issue into a…
Bernie’s Tax the Rich Bluff Just Got Called by His Fellow Dems
Brian Riedl The Democratic party has been tearing itself to pieces debating whether its latest reconciliation bill should spend $3.5 trillion or $2 trillion or even $1.5 trillion. Less noticed,…
Americans are Paying $144 Million More for Gas Per Day Under Biden Than Under Trump
Alex J. Rouhande Americans are now paying roughly $144 million more in gas per day under President Joe Biden than they were under former President Donald Trump. Using data gathered…
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Press suddenly grappling with Biden’s political slide as Democrats grow worried
By Howard Kurtz It’s almost like someone flipped a switch and the press suddenly discovered that Joe Biden is unpopular. Or perhaps it’s that Democrats are increasingly nervous about the…
House approves temporary debt limit increase, sends bill to Biden’s desk
By Colton Salaz The House of Representatives approved legislation that will allow a short-term increase in the nation’s debt limit, averting a default into December. According to the New York…
Is Joe Manchin the Only Democrat Who Can Read Polls?
By Tarren Bragdon Everyone’s asking questions about Senator Joe Manchin. The West Virginian is the decisive vote on the $3.5 trillion spending bill under consideration in Congress, and so far,…
Soaring Energy Prices Raise Concerns About U.S. Inflation, Economy
By Josh Mitchell The U.S. economy is facing a new threat: rising energy prices. Crude oil has risen 64% this year to a seven-year high. Natural-gas prices have roughly doubled…
Food Prices Hit Highest Level in a Decade
By Tom Ozimek Food prices across the world have risen to their highest levels in a decade on the back of tightening supply conditions robust demand, according to the Food…
Democrats’ social spending bill kills the debate
Caleb Ashley Much of the media coverage of Democrats’ $3.5 trillion spending bill has focused on storylines such as Biden vs. Republicans or Sinema vs. activists. The bill’s merits (or…
Voters have the answer for Democrats on spending
Rick Newman Democrats in Congress are arguing among themselves about whether to pass a massive spending bill, or merely a large one. They should listen to voters, who are pointing…
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McConnell is not bluffing on debt ceiling — neither are rank-and-file Republicans
by David M. Drucker, Senior Political Correspondent Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell shows no signs of cracking as President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats squeeze Republicans to support raising the…