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Shutdown Stalemate: Americans Struggle as Inflation Fears Grow and Cost of Living Rises. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS [View all]
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, the Senate faces yet another series of failed votes, progressive leaders Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez refuse to compromise on healthcare funding, while Americans nationwide report mounting financial pressure.
A new Guardian–Harris poll reveals that nearly three-quarters of U.S. households have seen costs rise by at least $100 a month despite Trump’s claims that “prices are down.” Inflation, tariffs, and economic pessimism are dominating the national mood. - 10/16/2025.
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