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• Blue-city riders hit with priciest Uber fares as LA, NYC costs soar past comparable metros, data shows - Exclusive Uber data shows riders in blue cities like Seattle, Los Angeles face the nation's highest rideshare prices compared to other similar-cost cities.
• Miami mayoral candidate reveals how he will flip script on Dem rival's 'city of renters' strategy - Miami Republican mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez is accusing his far-left opponent Eileen Higgins of wanting to “create a city of renters," despite pushing a message of affordability.
• Vance, Trump unleash on Democrats' affordability 'scam': 'Fixing what [they've] broken' - President Donald Trump calls affordability a "Democrat scam" during Cabinet meeting as Vice President JD Vance predicts vast economic improvement in 2026.
• Trump torches Dems' 'fake affordability' pitch – but GOP panic in deep red state hints voters aren't buying it - Trump criticizes Democrats' affordability platform as Tennessee congressional race between Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn draws national attention.
• Construction labor crunch drives up costs and deepens America’s housing affordability crisis - Labor shortfall in construction industry resulted in 19,000 fewer homes built in 2024 and $10.8 billion economic hit, significantly worsening housing affordability.
• Americans have never had access to more luxuries, but why do we feel so poor? - Americans in 2025 face a wealth paradox where access to modern luxuries coexists with rising costs for housing, healthcare and education that strain budgets.
• SEN RICK SCOTT: I grew up in public housing and I know how to fix Obamacare - Sen. Rick Scott proposes Obamacare fixes intended to help American families with their bills, including cross-state insurance sales and Trump Health Freedom Accounts.
• Carville tells Dems they can win with affordability agenda if they ‘quit f---ing around’ with ‘cultural stuff’ - James Carville warns Democrats must address wage stagnation and housing costs affecting young people instead of focusing on unpopular culture war issues.