President Trump called May's 4.2% inflation rate 'great' from the Oval Office. For families paying 40% more for gas and watching grocery bills climb, the numbers tell a different story.
When the voters who have most reliably backed a president start to have second thoughts, it's worth paying attention. New polling shows that rural Americans — long considered one of Donald Trump's most dependable voting blocs — are now disapproving of his job performance at rates that would have seemed unthinkable just a year ago.
For families watching every dollar, Spirit Airlines offered something rare in modern air travel — a cheap seat that made a vacation or visit to loved ones actually possible. Now that lifeline is gone, and the fallout is being felt by thousands of passengers, workers, and anyone who relies on affordable airfare.