ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania — Energy Secretary Chris Wright is calling on the oil industry to voluntarily reduce diesel fuel exports in a bid to bring down prices domestically ahead of midterm elections.
The former oil industry executive’s pitch in Pennsylvania comes a day after POLITICO reported the White House was preparing plans to impose a 90-day halt on exports of the fuel, which triggered an outcry in the U.S. oil industry and showed the pressure President Donald Trump’s administration is under from voters to address affordability issues…
In an election that is likely to be decided over the cost of living, Republicans are doing everything they can to paint their Democratic opponents as radicals...
Democrats' path has widened in part because of Trump's slumping job approval, notably on handling the economy, which was at 32% according to an AP-NORC poll in July — down from 40% in March 2025, shortly after he took office.
Trump's trade policies and the war in Iran, with its corresponding inflated fuel costs, have added to the economic uncertainty for voters less than two months before Election Day...
Many privately admit they’re stuck in an uncomfortable spot: By running too far from Trump, Republicans risk alienating the MAGA faithful or the president himself, whose super PAC is sitting on more than $400 million they desperately need deployed to help them win key races. But if the candidates keep Trump close, they could be dragged down by the president, as the unpopular war in Iran has increased costs for Americans across the country...
The Texas Democratic Senate candidate is hosting a statewide food drive to highlight the high cost of groceries, according to plans shared first with POLITICO...
Isaiah Martin knows how to leave MAGA speechless - and it isn’t an accident.
The viral content creator and CNN contributor joins the Find Out Podcast to reveal how he prepared for Jubilee’s “1 Liberal vs. 20 Conservatives” debate, why facts and discipline beat Republican rage bait, and how his political videos reach more than 200 million views per month.
Isaiah also explains why Democrats should attack MAGA politicians - not their voters - and how a bold economic agenda built around healthcare, childcare, education, and affordability could create a lasting political realignment. Plus, the group discusses Trump’s war in Iran, breaking through right-wing echo chambers, flipping Texas, and the Democrats’ chances in the 2026 midterms.
00:00 Isaiah Martin Joins the Podcast
01:21 How Isaiah Became a Political Creator
03:47 The Intense Preparation Behind His Jubilee Debate
07:00 How Isaiah Leaves MAGA Speechless
11:26 What Really Happened During “1 vs. 20”
13:13 Can Political Debates Actually Change Minds?
17:13 Training Inside MAGA Debate Rooms
18:43 Reaching 200 Million Views With Political Content
22:02 Attack MAGA Leaders - Not Their Voters
26:37 Why Trump Supporters Are Beginning to Break Away
29:35 Democrats’ Opportunity for a Political Realignment
34:34 How Democrats Can Win Texas and the Midterms Interview:
“The poverty line for a family of four is $33,000,” she said. “The ALICE threshold is $67,000 and so, these are people who are struggling to make ends meet, but they’re not considered poor. They don’t qualify for programs and these are people who are often forgotten when we talk about social safety nets.”…
Republicans campaigning in swing districts are running ads about healthcare after facing criticism of the cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Many of these ads target voters over 35 years old and focus on three topics: Medicaid fraud, rural hospitals and affordability...
The world's largest oil processing facility has emerged as the next flashpoint in the Iran conflict, with potentially immediate consequences for global energy markets and Republicans facing tough midterm races…
If he coasts to victory in November, as expected, Xavier Becerra will face competing pressures: delivering on the affordability message that propelled him through the primary while fending off President Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on California’s climate agenda...
With school supply costs outpacing inflation, many families — and especially the women who do the majority of purchases in American households — are going to feel the sticker shock, said Lindsay Owens, the president and CEO of the Groundwork Collaborative.
"Women in this country are rip-roaring mad about the price hikes that they're absorbing. They're trying to manage household finances and budgeting. They're trying to feed their kids healthy food," Owens said. "The work is getting harder of providing for your family."…
Experts say this shows that a growing number of Americans have reached the point where the pressure of their debt has overcome the stigma of bankruptcy.
"It's telling us that consumers are having a harder time coping with their financial obligations," said Sasha Indarte, a professor of finance at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School...
