In April, inflation reached its highest level in three years

National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett's spin on new inflation data was audacious even by his standards.

WASHINGTON (AP) — After cooling slowly in 2024 and 2025, inflation is rising again, squeezing most Americans' budgets and making it harder to afford gas, groceries, and other…

Inflation is rising again, squeezing budgets and making essentials harder to afford

In April, inflation reached its highest level in three years