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As Beef Prices Remain High, Trump Calls for Inquiry Into Meatpackers

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into possible collusion among the big meatpackers. The effort may mollify ranchers, but it’s unclear how far it will go. Read More

White House says inflation data unlikely to be released next month

The White House said on Friday there likely will not be a release of inflation data next month due to the U.S. government shutdown. Because of Congress' failure to pass a stopgap funding bill, ... Read More

White House shifts focus to tax cuts and drug prices as voters signal economic stress

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Trump touts cost of Walmart's Thanksgiving meal to vindicate his policies — ignoring a key detail

Since Tuesday's elections, Trump has repeatedly boasted that Walmart's Thanksgiving meal bundle is cheaper than it was under President Joe Biden. But there's also less food in it. Read More

Trump denies inflation is hurting Americans. It’s the same mistake that haunted Biden

We have no inflation,” President Donald Trump said in his “60 Minutes” interview Sunday evening. “Our groceries are down.” ... Read More

White House says October inflation data unlikely to be released next month

The White House said on Friday it had learned there likely will not be a release of inflation data next month due to the U.S. government shutdown, which could leave a gap in a data series stretching ... Read More