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What is the Consumer Price Index, and what does the monthly CPI report mean for the US economy?

Whether it's a new release of government data or news stories that need historic metrics for context, find articles that dive deep into the issues here. The Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Congressional Budget Office, and more: USAFacts is here to provide bias-free context and visuals to help Americans understand the numbers behind the news. USAFacts is always digging into data on employment in America, why people immigrate to the US, how much Congress is spending, and more, so check back often for new reports.
The expired public health emergency is affecting many facets of American life, including Medicaid enrollment and border encounters. Here's the data.
See how much people are saving for retirement — and how you compare. Plus, it's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
A look at the Government Accountability Office's high risk list. Plus, here's the background on what the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives tracks to help understand how guns end up at crime scenes.
Track decades of wage and home price data to see where homes have stayed affordable, and where prices have quickly outpaced earnings. Plus, a map of where mifepristone is and isn't available.
This year's USAFacts 10-K provides spending data from all levels of government. It can serve as an important document given the current debate over the debt ceiling — a heated discussion that could benefit from some cooler, data-driven perspectives.
Ahead of Tax Day, USAFacts collected the multitude of tax data and analysis across the site. Plus, a look at the CDC metrics on the rates at which teenagers carry guns.
USAFacts analyzed the data from the ATF on guns used in crimes and the rise in ghost guns. Here's what we found. Plus, see charts on diversity in the civilian federal workforce.
USAFacts looks into the rise in Kia and Hyundai thefts. Plus, here's the background on bank failures to help make sense of the Silicon Valley Bank failure.
From Scott Joplin to Jay-Z, the Library of Congress showcases the range and diversity of America’s recording history.
Dig into a healthy portion of pie charts and Thanksgiving conversation starters from USAFacts