Republicans Fumble on Affordability as Voters’ Worries Mount

The Republican-led Congress, faced with deepening economic discontent exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s Iran war, is struggling to find consensus on any plan to address the cost of living with less than six months before midterm elections.

Frustration is building among vulnerable GOP lawmakers and moderates who say the party is wasting valuable time on issues that aren’t resonating with Americans while ignoring the concerns about prices and inflation dominating the campaign trail.