Data: Gallup ; Chart: Emily Peck/Axios The share of Americans who say their financial situation is getting worse is higher now than at any point in the past 25 years, per new Gallup data out Tuesday morning. Why it matters: Americans are struggling after years of higher inflation and a recent surge in gas prices due to the Iran war — a major challenge for President Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections come into view. By the numbers: 55% of respondents to a poll conducted April 1-15, by Gallup, said their financial situation is getting worse; that's up from 53% last year and 47% in 2024. - The number is higher than at any point since 2001, even compared with recessions during the pandemic or in the wake of the financial…
A spate of attacks against civilians and military bases in Colombia's southwestern region has raised security concerns as the country heads to a May presidential election.
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"Half the people in that room stoked this type of behavior," and Carl Higbie rips the corporate liberal journalists who harp on their own "trauma" and refuse to see the accused WH Correspondents' Dinner gunman's motive.
On Monday’s “Finnerty,” Jack Posobiec discussed Jimmy Kimmel’s latest remarks about First Lady Melania Trump and slammed anti-Trump rhetoric fueling political violence threats.
