Holiday sales growth this year is expected to be a bit more muted compared to past years, as consumers continue to grapple with affordability and cost-of-living challenges.

Independent forecasters predict that while there will be a year-over-year uptick in sales, that growth will be more modest. Inflation has been a lingering concern for consumers and retailers alike, and that will likely be reflected in how holiday shoppers approach this year’s season.

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Washington Examiner Congressional Reporter Samantha Jo-Roth joins Deep Dive Host Natasha Sweatte to discuss the issues with Air Traffic Controllers amidst the reopening of the government. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to incentivize the ATC position. ATC workers express stress from the job, and the Federal Aviation Administration's hiring expectations are extremely low.

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Washington Examiner energy and environmental reporter Callie Patteson joins Deep Dive host Natasha Sweatte to discuss the importance of electricity bills from voters amidst the governor races won by Democrats in both New Jersey and Virginia. New York Governor Kathy Hochul green lighting pipeline for gas infrastructure. The demand of electricity in the winter will increase electricity bills for many Americans.

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