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FOREIGN POLICY

Americans ‘frustrated’, ‘angry’ as economy struggles under weight of Iran war, new poll finds

The survey, released on May 17, reveals deep pessimism across party lines.

Coffee prices are displayed at a supermarket in Alhambra, California on May 12, 2026.

ECONOMY

Trump's war on Iran triggers energy crisis, recession fears, with $39tr debt ticking like a bomb

Trump's unprovoked war against Iran has backfired spectacularly, spiking US gas prices, triggering recession forecasts, and with $39 trillion debt hanging like a sword of Damocles, America now accelerates toward full economic collapse.

EXPLAINER

US economy is not doing as well as Trump is claiming

The US economy is showing strains of weakness, so much so that it may be heading into a recession.

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Trump's dangerous moves

Prof. Jeffrey Sachs criticizes Trump’s destructive impact on the US economy, politics, and institutions, blaming weak leadership and a compliant Congress.

REPORTS

Americans fear impending economic recession

Trump’s tariff war with global powers has taken a heavy toll on the US economy, fueling higher costs for businesses and consumers alike.

IN-DEPTH

The Trump economic effect

The economic policies of Trump are bleeding the US economy, impacting the average US consumer as well as adversely effecting global economic stability.

Trump Tariff Spree

IN-DEPTH

The homeless state of California

The homelessness crisis is particularly severe in the state of California. According to a study by the University of California, over 171,000 people are homeless in the rich Western State.

Homeless in LA