As the midterm elections draw near, Republicans are facing a growing concern: affordability. Despite their recent legislative victory with the "big, beautiful bill," a package of tax and spending cuts championed by President Trump, the issue of affordability is now threatening to become a liability for the party. With voters increasingly expressing concerns over the rising cost of living, healthcare, and other essential services, Republicans are scrambling to secure more legislative wins this summer in a bid to shore up their chances in November. However, the challenge lies in balancing the party's commitment to limited government and fiscal conservatism with the pressing need to address affordability and improve the lives of struggling Americans.


Republicans are scrambling to secure more legislative wins this summer as the issue of affordability increasingly becomes a liability heading into November’s midterms. President Trump and Republicans scored a huge victory last year with their “big, beautiful bill,” a package of tax and spending cuts that GOP lawmakers are trumpeting on the campaign trail. But...