Daily Market Updates: Democrats Blame Trump After CPI Report Shows Energy Prices Drove Up Inflation

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Democrats Blame Trump After CPI Report Shows Energy Prices Drove Up Inflation

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Inflation and economic frustrations have expanded the map of competitive midterm election districts deep into Republican territory.

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