The American consumer just won’t stop spending
Walmart warns tariff-linked price hikes are on the way
James R. Hood
Daily National Recall Report — May 14, 2026
Ford leads the way once more
California recruits former CFPB chief Rohit Chopra to lead new consumer “super-agency”
It could signal tougher enforcement against junk fees, predatory lending, scams and corporate misconduct as federal watchdog activity slows under the Trump administration
Consumer watchdog CFPB plans office return but advocates say it remains weakened
he move signals the CFPB may survive in some form after months of legal battles, workforce cuts and uncertainty over its future
DOJ criminal probe into beef companies raises new questions about grocery prices
Consumer advocates say concentration in meat processing may be contributing to persistently high supermarket prices
ACA premiums set to soar as enhanced subsidies expire, threatening coverage for millions
Average monthly Affordable Care Act premiums are projected to jump from about $888 to $1,904 in 2026 after enhanced federal subsidies expire at the end of this year.
Daily National Recall Report — May 13, 2026
Waymo, Mercedes, Stellantis lead the list