Bloomberg News AP A workman arranges a beam on a frame at a new housing site in Madison County, Miss. Rising prices for a variety of commodities are contributing to a jump in prices at the consumer level, with Americans paying more for meat, gasoline, items they keep in their homes and even the homes themselves.
TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. WASHINGTON — The White House is shifting the way it talks about inflation, as polls show increasing voter concern and Republicans try to use rising prices to kill off President Joe Biden’s sweeping plans to spend trillions of dollars on social programs and infrastructure projects.