Price Check
Crude oil prices see largest 1-day increase in 6 years
The price of oil spiked by 12 percent from Wednesday to Thursday, up to $111 per barrel.
Thomas Stevenson/Apr 3, 2026
NEW: Trump admin to allow Americans to pay home down payments with 401k
“We’re going to allow people to take money out of their 401(k)s and use that for a down payment."
Thomas Stevenson/Jan 16, 2026
BREAKING: Trump calls for 1-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%
"I, as President of the United States, am calling for a one year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%."
Libby Emmons/Jan 9, 2026
BREAKING: Trump to ban large institutional investors from buying up single-family homes
Trump said that he would discuss the announcement further at his speech in Davos, Switzerland, in two weeks.
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz/Jan 7, 2026
JD Vance on affordability: Help is on the way to fix what Biden broke
“There’s a lot of wood to chop because the Biden administration put us in such a very, very tough spot.”
Hayden Cunningham/Dec 14, 2025
PRICE CHECK: Instacart uses algorithm to engage in 'dynamic pricing,' charging customers different prices for the same items: report
Instacart stated that its price “tests” are intended to help retailers “learn what matters most to consumers.”
Hannah Nightingale/Dec 10, 2025
BREAKING: Trump vows to 'make America affordable again' in Pennsylvania speech
Trump compared Democratic messaging on affordability to "Bonnie and Clyde preaching about public safety."
Thomas Stevenson/Dec 9, 2025
PRICE CHECK: Americans see lowest price at the gas pump—$2.92/gallon—in over 4 years under Trump admin
The price hit a national average of $2.92 on Tuesday afternoon for a gallon of gas.
Hannah Nightingale/Dec 9, 2025
Treasury Sec Scott Bessent to focus on affordability as economic issues remain top priority for voters
President Trump is also scheduled to deliver a major economic speech in Pennsylvania on Tuesday to reassure Americans who are still feeling financial pressure.
Hayden Cunningham/Dec 7, 2025