Democrats lambasted President Donald Trump while the White House spoke of economic growth following the release of a new Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Wednesday as Americans continue to suffer the economic consequences of inflation amid the 2026 midterm election cycle.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that "The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in September after rising 0.4 percent in August.""Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.7 percent before seasonal adjustment," it stated. The House...
Dems call Trump 'a total failure' over inflation as White House cites economic growth
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Oct 14, 2026 • 5 hours ago
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