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A record 25.2 million adults under 35 live with their parents, per Realtorcom
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Austin Texas sounds like an Eastern European city that just overthrew a dictator
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Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face.
These results were only possible because outstanding candidates stepped forward in every region of the country — including in areas once considered long shots. They came from different backgrounds and represented a range of political perspectives, but were united by shared values, a belief in public service, and a commitment to putting the people of their districts and states first.
We also owe a debt of gratitude to the thousands of election officials and volunteers from both parties who helped ensure a smooth election and carried out one of the most essential functions of our democracy.
While this administration has another two years in office, our job now is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the power to do so, prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future.
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The U.S. war with Iran had cost the average American household $2,147 as of late October, according to an analysis from Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics.
See the breakdown of his total here: cnb.cx/4eeOVqO
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new election day record: the highest ever national average for gasoline and diesel prices ever on election day. $4.12/gal for gasoline, $6.28/gal for diesel.
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Americans are eating out far less than they used to.
Share who eat a meal at a restaurant at least once a week, per Gallup:
2019: 53%
2021: 43%
2022: 47%
2026: 39%
That’s lower than in 2021, during the pandemic.
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Gas prices are set to be the highest for any Election Day in U.S. history, as the issue weighs heavily on voters’ minds.
The average gas price is roughly 37 cents higher than prices heading into the 2022 midterm election, which held the previous record. wapo.st/4iy6m7e
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If we want to KEEP this Republic, we MUST overturn Citizens United. It has to be a priority.
OFFICIAL NEW YORK TIMES LIST OF THE BIGGEST MIDTERMS DONORS:
1. Elon Musk, $446 million
2. Dick + Liz Uihlein, $150 million
3. One Nation, $138 million
4. Marc Andreessen + Ben Horowitz, $116 million
5. Jeff Yass, $110 million
6. Majority Forward, $104 million
7. George + Alex Soros, $103 million
8. House Majority Forward, $97 million
9. Mike Bloomberg, $85 million
10. Ripple Labs + Chris Larsen, $73 million
11. Miriam Adelson, $68 million
12. American Action Network, $64 million
13. Coinbase, $55 million
14. Paul Singer, $54 million
15. Cameron + Tyler Winklevoss, $53 million
16. Greg + Anna Brockman, $50 million
17. American Prosperity Alliance, $48 million
18. Koch Inc., $47 million
19. Reid Hoffman, $42 million
20. Economic Opportunity Fund, $42 million
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The poorest Americans lose and the richest gain under Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” per the Congressional Budget Office.
Average yearly change in household resources, 2026–2034:
Poorest 10%: -$1,214 (about 3% of income)
Richest 10%: +$13,622 (about 2.7% of income)
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Trump’s war with Iran is delivering a windfall to Big Oil
ExxonMobil: $17.5 BILLION in quarterly profits. UP 130%.
Chevron: $10.4 BILLION. UP 185%.
All while YOU pay more at the pump!
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When costs are up and profits are steady, that’s inflation.
When costs are up and profits are up, that’s price gouging.
The two largest U.S. oil companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron, report blowout profits that easily beat expectations as oil prices remain sharply elevated because of the U.S. war with Iran. nbcnews.com/business/energy/…
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The two largest U.S. oil companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron, report blowout profits that easily beat expectations as oil prices remain sharply elevated because of the U.S. war with Iran. nbcnews.com/business/energy/…
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Stdent-loan payments are pushing people to slash their budgets and delay life milestones, per BI
It comes as consumer stress is mounting: 1 in 5 Americans is behind on at least one loan, the highest since 2010, and real wages have fallen for about six months as inflation outpaces pay.
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BREAKING NEWS: Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, said that it had halted withdrawals after hackers stole more than $6 billion. nyti.ms/4ieku6y
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The rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer, per the Federal Reserve
Change in median net worth by income since 2022, after inflation:
Top 10%: +31%
80th–90th percentile: roughly flat
60th–80th: +8%
40th–60th: +8%
20th–40th: -1%
Bottom 20%: -6%
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Since the start of President Trump’s second term, Americans have seen no real wage growth on average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Airlines are bracing for years of pain.
“Inflation will make people poor,” one airline executive said per FT.
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according to GasBuddy data, we've seen now 76 straight days now where the national average price of gasoline has set a record for the calendar date. every day since aug 10.
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BREAKING: Brent crude oil surges above $114/barrel for the first time since May 5th as US-Iran tensions escalate.
