Economists cite several reasons for high inflation in the United States, starting with the unprecedented circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic. But TV ads in midterm races across the country blame one culprit: stimulus spending by President Joe Biden’s administration.
In a speech on inflation and the economy, President Joe Biden made some misleading claims and used political spin to criticize Republicans and promote his policies.
The most recent statistical measures of how the U.S. has changed since the president took office.
In a prime-time town hall aired on CNN, President Joe Biden overstated some facts and misled on others.
A raging virus, a struggling economy and a fast-growing mountain of debt.
Statistical measures of how things have changed during Trump’s time in office.
Statistical measures of how things have changed during Trump’s first three years.
Statistical measures of how things have changed since the president took office.
Our last update on statistical indicators of the Obama presidency before his successor is elected.
A statistical measure of the U.S. on crime, guns, jobs, health insurance and more under Barack Obama.