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.
Right now, Americans are carrying a total of $1.23 trillion in credit card debt. So, if you're trying to fix your credit, you're certainly not alone, assures Northern Colorado Credit Union Vice President of Lending Debbie Shephard.
The Douglas County Sheriff says Flock cameras were critical to investigators when they made an arrest after a shooting in the southern part of the Denver metro area.
A large crowd turned up in Denver on Monday to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
If you looked toward the horizon Sunday night, you might have seen it too -- a glowing ball of light drifting across the twilight sky.
A large crowd turned up in Denver in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Right now, Americans are carrying a total of $1.23 trillion in credit card debt. So, if you're trying to fix your credit, you're certainly not alone, assures Northern Colorado Credit Union Vice President of Lending Debbie Shephard.
The Douglas County Sheriff says Flock cameras were critical to investigators when they made an arrest after a shooting in the southern part of the Denver metro area.
A large crowd turned up in Denver on Monday to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
If you looked toward the horizon Sunday night, you might have seen it too -- a glowing ball of light drifting across the twilight sky.
A forward on the Colorado Avalanche did not play in Monday's game because he was in a car accident in the morning.
Former county clerk Tina Peters and another inmate got in a confrontation over the weekend at a Colorado prison where she is serving her sentence.
Dozens of girls gathered over the weekend for a Young Reporter Workshop led by CBS Colorado Anchor Mekialaya White, in partnership with Girl Scouts of Colorado.
Right now, Americans are carrying a total of $1.23 trillion in credit card debt. So, if you're trying to fix your credit, you're certainly not alone, assures Northern Colorado Credit Union Vice President of Lending Debbie Shephard.
The Douglas County Sheriff says Flock cameras were critical to investigators when they made an arrest after a shooting.
If you looked toward the horizon Sunday night, you might have seen it too -- a glowing ball of light drifting across the twilight sky.
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.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
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.
Saul Pereira Martinez had finished his shift on guard duty at Fort Tiuna, where Maduro was sheltered. The last time his mother spoke to him was at 2:00 am.
Spanish police said Monday that at least 40 people died and 159 were injured in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain.
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.
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.
Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Most Republicans feel Trump has done more than expected, while others have views that are more mixed.
"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.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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.
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
Some residents and businesses in southeast Denver were without landline phone service for more than a week, leaving many frustrated by what they described as a lack of communication from service provider CenturyLink.
From learning English here, to succeeding in sports, and building a growing business that's now employee-owned, Mowa Haile says he loves Colorado's sense of community.
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.