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Americans are struggling with rising prices as the Iran war worsens economic issues. Mayor Todd Gloria of San Diego, California, speaks about his "National Affordability Tour" as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
President Trump downplayed economic issues at a rally in North Carolina. In Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy released a highly criticized attack ad against his Democratic rival Amy Acton. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
This holiday travel season is expected to be the most expensive in years. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more.
Early voting has begun in Texas, a state with many closely watched midterm races. The Texas Tribune politics reporter Kayla Guo shares her insights.
President Trump urged his supporters to turn out for Republican candidates at a rally in Kansas, where he also announced relief funds for farmers affected by inflation and the war in Iran. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
President Trump is headed to Kansas to rally Republican voters ahead of the midterms. This comes as Vice President JD Vance also seeks GOP momentum for the November elections. Vance joined CBS News for a town hall. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Beloved musical spectacle "Rent" is back on London's West End for its 30th anniversary. That's "525,600 minutes," times 30. Ramy Inocencio reports on the revival.
In response to a question from a woman who says her small business is struggling in today's economy, Vice President JD Vance said it will take time to turn things around. "It's going to take more than 18 months to fix things and turn 'em around," Vance said in a CBS News "Things that Matter" town hall with Tony Dokoupil.
Along with diesel and gas, the price of heating oil is up, and no state depends on it more than Maine. Meg Oliver spoke with residents there, now forced to make some tough decisions.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the key points on the most recent CPI data and how inflation may continue to impact your wallet.
U.S. inflation outpaced economists' predictions in September's CPI report. Despite this, President Trump insisted that the economy is doing well. Meanwhile, Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico spoke at a town hall. CBS News' Kathryn Watson and Taurean Small report.
President Trump's midterm campaign blitz landed him in Arizona and Montana on Wednesday, where he disputed increased inflation numbers despite the monthly CPI report from earlier that day indicating a near 4% jump from this time last year. Nancy Cordes reports.
Gas prices, which jumped 9.1% in September from August, accounted for more than half the monthly rise in inflation.
President Trump hunted for silver linings in the higher-than-expected September inflation numbers. The surge in prices was fueled by a 9% month-over-month jump in gas prices. Nancy Cordes reports.
Inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September as energy costs soared amid President Trump's war with Iran, a new CPI report shows. CBS News reporter Emily Pandise has more.
Traders on Kalshi are starting to think Democrats will take control of the Senate. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto digs into the trends. Kalshi is sponsoring the use of its prediction market data in CBS News election coverage this year.
Inflation rose in September to 3.7%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index, three weeks before the midterm elections. The increase is largely driven by energy costs. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, joins CBS News to discuss.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched new attacks against Saudi Arabia Wednesday, including a ballistic missile that was intercepted over Riyadh, a Saudi military spokesman said. Matt Kroenig, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
The economic backdrop of the 2026 midterms is causing political heartburn for many Republicans. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "The Takeout" with takeaways from the Maine, Georgia and Iowa Senate debates.
Inflation jumped 3.7% in September from a year ago, driven by higher energy costs, according to a government report released Wednesday. CBS News business contributor Javier David joins with analysis.
High energy costs push inflation to 3.7% in September; candidates clash during Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa.
President Trump's approval rating is at a record low among Latino voters, a new report shows. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
U.S. inflation rose higher than economists predicted amid high energy prices, the most recent Consumer Price Index report shows. Axios markets reporter Matt Phillips shares his thoughts.
Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. These charts show why.
A bipartisan farmers union in Iowa endorsed 18 Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterm elections. CBS News' Lana Zak has more context.
