Affordability

Motorists fill up the tank of a car at a gasoline station on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Loveland, Colo. On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Labor Department issues its report on inflation at the consumer level in June.

Economy

Inflation held at 2.4% in February as affordability woes persist

Zach Halaschak -

March 11, 2026 8:34 am

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill holds up a just signed executive order during her inauguration ceremony in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.

Finance and Economy

Mikie Sherrill touts New Jersey ‘affordability budget’ with $1.7 billion structural deficit in speech

Emily Hallas -

March 10, 2026 3:44 pm

Investigations

Minnesota’s fraud debacle demands elected watchdogs in every state

OJ Oleka -

March 10, 2026 7:00 am

Faith, Freedom, and Self-Reliance

It’s affordability, stupid

Tim Chapman -

March 10, 2026 6:00 am

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., left, and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., depart after a news conference in Washington, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

Campaigns

Iran war risks ballot box backlash for GOP: ‘Undermining affordability’

Ramsey Touchberry -

March 8, 2026 7:00 am

FILE - Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority workers repair distribution lines damaged by Hurricane Maria in the Cantera community of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Oct. 19, 2017. The private operator of Puerto Rico’s power grid confirmed Monday, June 24, 2024, the deferral of $65 million worth of maintenance and improvement projects in the U.S. territory, with some repairs postponed for at least a year because of budget constraints. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti, File)

Energy

Washington Examiner’s Callie Patteson leads panel on affordability and energy prices

Sydney Topf -

March 7, 2026 1:47 pm

A couple is sitting at their kitchen table reviewing financial documents.

Opinion

Conservatives must embrace pro-family energy abundance ahead of midterm elections

Chris Barnard -

March 6, 2026 11:07 am

Defense

Mark Kelly says Trump is ‘flailing’ as he ignores affordability for Iran conflict

Asher Notheis -

March 4, 2026 12:22 pm

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., right, is joined by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, during the Senate Republican policy luncheon news conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb., 10, 2026, in Washington.

Finance and Economy

Big week ahead for major legislation to address housing affordability woes

Zach Halaschak -

March 2, 2026 6:00 am

President Donald Trump shakes hands with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Campaigns

Trump and Mamdani’s unlikely political alliance: ‘A New York City soap opera’

Samantha-Jo Roth -

March 1, 2026 6:00 am

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