Washington Today New survey on Americans' views on affordability; Pres. Trump calls for investigation into Epstein ties to Bill Clinton, Larry Summers
Nov 14, 2025
A revealing survey shows that 70% of Americans find raising children unaffordable, with economic worries at the forefront. President Trump calls for an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections with prominent figures. Meanwhile, a new trade deal with Switzerland promises lower tariffs on imported foods. Senator Durbin discusses the restart of federal food aid and visits a food bank, highlighting bipartisan efforts in funding. The Pentagon now has a plaque reading 'Department of War,' igniting discussions about its implications.
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Affordability Now Top Family Concern
- Seven in ten Americans now say raising children is unaffordable, a jump of about 13 percentage points since 2015.
- Economic concerns, led by inflation, are the dominant family worry across parties and income levels.
Lower Food Tariffs To Cut Prices
- The administration plans to reduce tariffs on foods the U.S. doesn't produce, like coffee and bananas, to ease prices.
- Trade deals and investment commitments are being used to justify targeted tariff rollbacks soon.
Sen. Durbin's Food Bank Visit
- Sen. Dick Durbin visited a Chicago food bank to discuss SNAP and inflation impacts on families.
- He credited the shutdown compromise for securing higher funding for SNAP, WIC, and veterans programs.