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Trump Presidency Records Unprecedented Stretch of High U.S. Gas Prices in 2026

Driven by Iran‑war disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, rising pump prices have weakened the president’s standing.

Mid‑3% Social Security COLA Likely for 2027, But Medicare Costs Could Eat Gains

LDS General Conference Opens With President Dallin H. Oaks Presiding and Salt Lake Temple Framing the Weekend

Analysts Forecast Mid‑3% Social Security COLA for 2027

Advocacy Groups Project Mid‑3% Social Security COLA for 2027

US Agriculture Secretary Tells Consumers to ‘Eat Chicken, Pork, Salmon, Eggs’ as Beef Prices Draw Fire

Trump’s $5,000 Pledge to Every Adult Meets Poll Rejection and Funding Doubts

French Insurers Plan Above‑Inflation Hike in Home and Auto Premiums for 2027

CTAs Give Government 48 Hours to Reopen Minimum-Wage Talks

India to Charge Merchants for Some UPI Payments From Oct. 15

Goods Transporters Hike Freight 7% and Warn of Nationwide Strike

Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75% and Sets Out Major Gilt Unwind

Conservation Society Pauses NIOSA for 2027 After 17-10 Board Vote

Voters Press Senate Candidates for Plans as Social Security Faces a Projected 22% Cut in 2032

PIP Caseload Hits 4.09 Million as Mental Health Becomes Largest Category

Brit Hume Warns High Grocery and Gas Prices Are ‘Killing’ Trump’s Standing

Forecasts Point to a 3.5%–3.6% Social Security COLA for 2027

Pentagon Watchdog Says Munitions Stockpiles Will Take Substantial Time to Rebuild

Mexico’s Food Basket Rebounds in August as Urban Prices Rise 4.5%

INDEC Says Raising a Child Cost Up to $713,070 in August