New poll paints a grim picture of a nation under financial strain

Americans are struggling with affordability pressures that are squeezing everything from their everyday necessities to their biggest-ticket expenses. Nearly half of Americans said they find groceries, utility bills, health care, housing and transportation difficult to afford, according to The POLITICO Poll conducted last month by Public First. The results paint a grim portrait of spending…

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Progressives launch another primary challenge to a House Democrat

Democrat Nida Allam is launching a primary challenge against Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.), she announced Thursday, joining a growing list of candidates vying to unseat House Democrats with a slate of progressive endorsements already in tow. The Durham County commissioner is the latest progressive to launch an insurgent campaign against a Democratic incumbent, reinforcing what…

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