The conversation about political labels within the Democratic party is overshadowing the issue that voters really care about – affordability. Meanwhile, Republicans are doing damage control ahead of the midterms as a majority of voters signal their disapproval of President Trump's policies. Princeton University Professor Eddie Glaude, former Ohio Governor John Kasich, CEO of The Nevada Independent Jon Ralston and New York Times Global Economics Correspondent Peter Goodman join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss as the midterms inch closer.
Foreclosure filings in the United States surpassed 200,000 this year, representing an increase of over 20 percent.
Foreclosure filings across the United States continue to rise, signaling a return to pre-pandemic levels, as Americans face increased financial strain and hurdles to home ownership . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: According to ATTOM, a real estate data company, foreclosure filings in the United States reached 228,000 in the first half of the year. This constitutes a 21 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This also marks a 28 percent increase from two years ago. Foreclosures typically occur when homeowners fall behind on mortgage payments. The stats with the largest increases in foreclosure filings were Idaho (59 percent), Colorado (57 percent), and Georgia (52 percent). Florida had the highest overall…Open
Home prices across the top 20 cities in the United States fell in April, marking the third consecutive month of decline.
Housing prices in major cities across the United States saw a marginal decline in April, with significant regional variations highlighting the uneven impact of economic pressures. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, the leading benchmark for single-family residential homes in the United States, home prices experienced a 0.04 percent decrease in April. This modest decrease marks the third consecutive month of slight declines in the cost of housing. This is despite the year-over-year growth in home prices ticking up from 0.88 percent in March to 1.14 percent in April. While the dip is less than the predicted 0.10 percent decrease across April, prices are expected to fall…Open
The legislature is an afterthought to the actual business of governing. The post Who’s Afraid of Losing Midterms? appeared first on The American Conservative .
Politics Who’s Afraid of Losing Midterms? The legislature is an afterthought to the actual business of governing. (Photo by EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ/AFP via Getty Images) The Republicans are beginning to make frightened, unhappy noises about the upcoming midterm elections, and one hesitates to tell them they’re wrong to be afraid. President Donald Trump’s popularity is at or around its all-time low , the party’s popularity is in comparable territory , and the Democrats are sitting comfortably ahead in generic ballot polling . A Virginia redistricting scheme passed on referendum this week; if it holds up in court, it…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: National median rent has fallen to its lowest level since 2022, with rents posting their sixth straight monthly decline in January, down 6.2 percent from their peak under the Biden government.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, renters across the U.S., and real estate market analysts.WHEN & WHERE: January 2026, across major […] The post Trump’s Affordability Push Drops Rents to Four-Year Low. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: National median rent has fallen to its lowest level since 2022, with rents posting their sixth straight monthly decline in January, down 6.2 percent from their peak under the Biden government . WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, renters across the U.S., and real estate market analysts. WHEN & WHERE: January 2026, across major U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, and more. KEY QUOTE: “2026 is shaping up to be one of the more renter-friendly periods we’ve seen in a decade,” said luxury real estate broker Michelle Griffith. IMPACT: Renters across the country are experiencing relief as housing costs decline, while President Trump continues to focus on long-term affordability and…Open
