CBS News poll: 1 year in, Americans call for more inflation focus from Trump
Most Republicans feel Trump has done more than expected, while others have views that are more mixed.
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Most Republicans feel Trump has done more than expected, while others have views that are more mixed.
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
President Trump says he's winning the war against inflation. But a look at prices around the U.S. shows why many Americans still feel financially squeezed.
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
A higher Medicare Part B premium in 2026 could erode next year's cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients, experts say.
Those prioritizing economy say Trump is not spending enough time on it, as ratings of economy, his handling of inflation slip.
The percentage of Americans just scraping by financially is rising as wage growth slows and inflation flares, Bank of America finds.
Wholesale prices for frozen turkeys are expected to be $1.32 per pound this year, a 40% increase from last year's average.
Although grocery prices have continued to climb in 2025, a Thanksgiving dinner will cost 2% to 3% less this year, one analysis found.
Visa predicts Americans will spend an average of $736 on holiday gifts in 2025, a 10% increase from the $669 reported last year.
Inflation last month rose at an annual rate of 3%, coming in below economists' forecasts as the impact of President Trump's tariffs remain muted.
Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.
Economists think inflation around the U.S. continued to climb in September, edging farther away from the Fed's 2% annual target.
The rush for gold continues as economic uncertainty deepens and anxious investors seek a safe haven for their money.
The U.S. economy picked up speed in the second half of the year, although job growth and inflation remain a concern, economists say.
Overall grocery prices in August 2025 rose 2.7% compared to one year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.
Today's CPI report marks the last major piece of economic data before the Federal Reserve's Sept. 17 rate decision meeting.
The Consumer Price Index likely inched higher in August, reflecting higher costs for food and other items, economists say.
Employers added far fewer jobs last month than economists had predicted, prompting some experts to reassess the economy.
After President Trump expressed "shock" over the pace of hiring in July, much is riding on the employment data for August.
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
Persistent inflation remains a pain point for consumers — and for the Federal Reserve as it weighs whether to lower interest rates.
Prices rose at an annual pace of 2.6% in July, the same rate as the previous month and in line with economist forecasts.
A man accused of planning to carry out a mass shooting at Breckenridge Ski Resort is also now facing multiple charges related to fentanyl distribution that resulted in the deaths of two Steamboat Springs residents.
Aurora police will roll out major changes to their district boundaries next month to better balance staffing, improve response times and keep pace with the city's rapid expansion.
A trial date has been set for the former Mountain View town councilman who's accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy after the teen and his friend tried asking a homeowner for permission to take prom photos on the foothills property that belongs to the man.
An Army sergeant, an Army staff sergeant and another soldier have all been fined after being convicted in Colorado on poaching charges.
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
A man accused of planning to carry out a mass shooting at Breckenridge Ski Resort is also now facing multiple charges related to fentanyl distribution that resulted in the deaths of two Steamboat Springs residents.
Aurora police will roll out major changes to their district boundaries next month to better balance staffing, improve response times and keep pace with the city's rapid expansion.
A trial date has been set for the former Mountain View town councilman who's accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy after the teen and his friend tried asking a homeowner for permission to take prom photos on the foothills property that belongs to the man.
An Army sergeant, an Army staff sergeant and another soldier have all been fined after being convicted in Colorado on poaching charges.
Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate are giving blood to help fix this severe shortage.
A judge denied bond for Nicolas Stout, who is facing charges of murder and child abuse resulting in death.
Deputies in the county in Colorado's mountains now have a new tool to stop suspects in their tracks.
A man accused of planning to carry out a mass shooting at Breckenridge Ski Resort is also now facing multiple charges related to fentanyl distribution that resulted in the deaths of two Steamboat Springs residents.
Aurora police will roll out major changes to their district boundaries next month to better balance staffing, improve response times and keep pace with the city's rapid expansion.
A trial date has been set for the former Mountain View town councilman who's accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy after the teen and his friend tried asking a homeowner for permission to take prom photos on the property.
A forward on the Colorado Avalanche did not play in Monday's game because he was in a car accident in the morning.
Just west of Empower Field at Mile High, a rush for new Denver Broncos gear kicked off within moments of the team announcing that Jarrett Stidham will replace the injured Bo Nix as Sunday's AFC Championship starter.
The Broncos and their newly-named starting quarterback, Jarrett Stidham, will face the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game next weekend. Denver will host its first AFC championship game in a decade.
With Bo Nix now out, and surgery scheduled for Tuesday, Stidham will take his place on Sunday and, should the Broncos win that game, in the Super Bowl on Feb. 8 too.
Paul Andrews has been dubbed the neighborhood "handyman" and the neighborhood "hero" for the way he shows up for his community. He's also a Broncos superfan. So two neighbors gifted him a ticket to Saturday's game in Denver.
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch wrote in a social media post on X that the people transferred were "high impact criminals."
President Trump spoke in the White House briefing room for nearly two hours on Tuesday, marking the first year of his second term as he prepares for a high-pressure trip to Europe.
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate are giving blood to help fix this severe shortage.
President Trump spoke in the White House briefing room for nearly two hours on Tuesday, marking the first year of his second term as he prepares for a high-pressure trip to Europe.
One of Aurora's newly elected city councilmembers was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate are giving blood to help fix this severe shortage.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
This year, AdventHealth says it will roll out close to 800 cameras in hospital rooms and urgent care centers across Colorado to add a virtual layer of care.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
A new 500+ home development project can now move forward after the town settled a lawsuit with the landowner. Erie's mayor said the approval was a choice that pitted logic against emotion with significant consequences.
Just west of Empower Field at Mile High, a rush for new Denver Broncos gear kicked off within moments of the team announcing that Jarrett Stidham will replace the injured Bo Nix as Sunday's AFC Championship starter.
It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.
At 71 years old, facing a terminal diagnosis, Colorado resident Tom Pringle has one more thing he wants to do before he dies: help other people in similar situations by trying an experimental drug to treat his ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.