President Donald Trump addresses members of the media in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The White House / Wikimedia
Trump Courts Democrats on Cost-of-Living Push
President Donald Trump has opened the midterm year with an unusual strategy: direct outreach to some of the most prominent liberal Democrats in Washington, as his administration explores populist economic policies aimed at easing high living costs. In recent weeks, Trump has personally … Read more
By Jake Beardslee ·
January 23, 2026