Trump insists "we're richer now" despite report showing rising inflation

A local news story from the U.S., reported by CBS News.

Local News · the U.S. · October 15, 2026

From CBS News

U.S. inflation outpaced economists' predictions in September's CPI report. Despite this, President Trump insisted that the economy is doing well. Meanwhile, Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico spoke at a town hall. CBS News' Kathryn Watson and Taurean Small report.

Reported by CBS News, October 15, 2026. Read the full story at CBS News →

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