Shutdown Stalemate: Americans Struggle as Inflation Fears Grow and Cost of Living Rises

Oct 16, 2025 | As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, the Senate faces yet another series of failed votes, progressive leaders Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez refuse to compromise on healthcare funding, while Americans nationwide report mounting financial pressure. A new Guardian–Harris poll reveals that nearly three-quarters of U.S. households have seen costs rise by at least $100 a month despite President Trump’s claims that “prices are down.” Inflation, tariffs, and economic pessimism are dominating the national mood.

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