Politics
Republicans Criticize Inflation Numbers
Fox Business host Larry Kudlow criticized the rising inflation rate as 'lousy,' while Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) acknowledged that the Iran conflict has dampened Republicans' efforts to address affordability.
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The Hill
Fox Business host Larry Kudlow on Tuesday told National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett that the rising annual inflation rate is "lousy" as the Trump administration seeks to defend its economic agenda. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.8 percent over the past 12 months and 0.6 perc
2026-05-13 15:42 UTC
The Hill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the Iran conflict has “put a little damper” on Republicans’ affordability efforts while insisting that President Trump “thinks about Americans’ financial situations.” Johnson made the comments when asked in a press conference Wednesday about Trump telling reporters
2026-05-13 15:43 UTC