BIDEN’S INFLATION COVER-UP? WHITE HOUSE SAYS ‘NO DATA NEXT MONTH’

‘The American people are about to be left in the dark on the biggest threat to their wallets-again.’ – Financial analyst on X

This is not a drill-America is facing an economic data blackout. With the White House conceding that next month’s crucial inflation report may not be released due to the ongoing government shutdown, families, businesses, and markets are about to enter uncharted territory. The tactic? Blame it all on Republicans-or so the Biden team hopes. But dig deeper and the true story emerges.

• For more than 70 years, the federal government has never let a CPI report lapse. Now, that’s about to change-and nobody in Washington seems ready for the fallout.
• Approximately 80,000 prices-everything from rent to a cup of coffee-are collected for each inflation survey. That work is now on ice, as government field workers sit home unpaid.
• Companies need these numbers. Retirees need them. Even the Federal Reserve relies on them. Without the October report, the finance world loses its North Star right before a likely Fed rate cut.

SHUTDOWN SHOCK: FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES LEFT BLIND AS WASHINGTON BRAWLS

The White House dropped its bombshell this Friday: “Due to the shutdown, surveyors can’t collect critical data, so we’re likely to see no October inflation report.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wasn’t shy about pointing fingers, claiming on X that “Democrats choosing to keep the government closed will likely result in no October inflation report,” making it clear who she says deserves the blame for this unprecedented blackout.

What does that really mean for you? For starters, businesses can’t set budgets, homeowners can’t plan for mortgage spikes, and investors are flying blind. The Federal Reserve, set to meet October 28-29, bases its key interest rate moves on the Consumer Price Index. With no fresh data coming, even the experts agree we’re steering into a fog.

Market analyst Jordan Groves told RedPledgeInfo, “Your grocery bills will keep growing, your retirement account could swing wildly, and Main Street will suffer-all because partisan gamesmanship in DC stopped everyday Americans from knowing the real truth.”

The shutdown, now in its fourth week, is expected to prevent the release of next month’s inflation report for the first time in over 70 years, according to the White House.

September’s inflation data-already released late-barely scraped by, thanks only to some last-minute maneuvers to ensure Social Security could calculate its cost-of-living adjustments. Now, that lifeline is gone. And while last month the CPI rose “only” 0.3 percent-slightly below expectations-those numbers are already out of date (Reuters). What nobody wants to say out loud? Inflation is running hotter in dozens of cities, and the next shock could be worse.

THE POLITICAL BLAME GAME: DEMOCRATS POINT FINGERS, FAMILIES PAY THE PRICE

Records are being shattered, but for all the wrong reasons.

The government shutdown-now almost a full month old-marks the second-longest in US history. It could soon surpass the all-time 35-day standoff set in President Trump’s first term, according to Associated Press reporting. Unlike previous standoffs, the consequences here are not just federal workers missing paychecks, but also millions of Americans losing access to the data that shapes everything from budgets to benefits.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics usually sends thousands of surveyors into stores, restaurants, and rental offices across America to check and cross-check prices on more than 80,000 items-from eggs to auto loans. This old-fashioned legwork is the only way to keep CPI numbers honest. But with workers furloughed and survey efforts paused, the October report will likely vanish-leaving economists, investors, and every American scrambling for answers.

Even more shocking? While the Biden administration insists Republicans are at fault, their own allies in the White House quietly admit Democrats’ refusal to negotiate has poured gasoline on the fire, prolonging the misery for workers and taxpayers. In a Friday statement, one furious small-business owner posted on X: “We design our forecasts around these CPI numbers. Without them, we can’t pay our people, set inventory, or survive another quarter. Politicians don’t care if Main Street gets torched.”

The ongoing government shutdown has made it impossible to collect fresh price data nationwide. Over 80,000 prices that should be checked this month are now in limbo-leaving families, businesses, and retirees in the lurch.

The impact doesn’t stop with inflation. As the shutdown drags on, over 41 million Americans relying on SNAP food assistance now face a mounting fear: Will their benefits vanish next? Experts worry that missing inflation data could even disrupt Social Security checks, veterans’ payments, and more.

Meanwhile, the only numbers coming out of DC are approval ratings in free fall. The last-minute CPI data for September was “essential to set next year’s Social Security cost-of-living increases”-but now, no more data is coming. Congress? Still squabbling, while the nation hangs in suspense.

FEDERAL RESERVE-left ADRIFT, ELECTIONS ON THE HORIZON: ARE WE HEADED FOR ECONOMIC CHAOS?

With critical data unplugged, markets and retirees may face a rude awakening in the weeks to come.

The Federal Reserve’s next rate decision looms. Traditionally, the central bank uses the latest inflation data to navigate interest rates, unemployment, and economic growth. This time, the Fed will have to steer without a compass, making its likely rate cut on October 29 a leap into the unknown (Reuters).

What happens next? Analysts predict wild market swings. If inflation is running hotter than reported, a small rate cut could ignite a firestorm; if it’s cooling, Americans may wait months for higher wages and lower costs. Either way, the situation couldn’t be more precarious-especially as we march toward the November 2026 midterms, when economic pain will be front and center for every voter.

With an economy already suffering under Washington’s gridlock, even a temporary data blackout could cause lasting damage, especially as recession warnings resurface. Remember: families everywhere use these numbers to plan rent, groceries, and gas-while big city elites play political chess far from America’s heartland.

Experts describe the lack of inflation data as “removing the EKG from a patient in cardiac arrest.” With the shutdown still unresolved, Americans must brace for weeks-maybe months-without economic facts, just as the holiday shopping season begins in earnest.

Can we trust the current administration to prioritize real people over backroom deals? As Congress plays blame games and presidential hopefuls circle for 2026, the risk is clear: without baseline truth in numbers, anything goes-and Main Street will pay, as usual.

Conclusion: If Americans can’t see what’s happening with inflation, Congress and the White House won’t just be keeping data in the dark-they’ll be keeping you there too. RedPledgeInfo will stay on this story, demanding transparency, accountability, and above all, honesty from your government. Do not let them turn out the lights on America’s economic truth.