The Fox News Rundown From Washington: President Trump On 'Cost of Living' Concerns
Nov 15, 2025
Edward Lawrence, a Fox Business Network White House correspondent, delves into the Trump administration's economic policies, discussing public dissatisfaction with affordability and the effects of tariffs on prices. He highlights the challenges of lowering prices quickly and ponders innovative housing solutions like 50-year mortgages. Dr. Dorothy Fink, a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health & Women's Health, explains the FDA's removal of black box warnings on hormone replacement therapy. She also discusses modern formulations, timing for treatment, and links between menopause and mental health.
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Emphasize Tangible Savings
- The White House emphasizes rising real wages and lower energy costs to show pocketbook gains for Americans.
- Highlight concrete savings like lower gas prices to make economic messaging resonate with voters.
Structural Changes Need Multi-Year Horizons
- Structural trade and investment changes take multiple years to reshape the economy and create visible benefits.
- Manufacturing investments announced now will often only start producing jobs and output a year or more later.
Mortgage Ideas Have Tradeoffs
- A 50-year mortgage would lower monthly payments but delay equity building and is widely criticized.
- Portable mortgages could help homeowners keep low rates when moving, but banks will resist and legislation may be required.