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Description: The affordability crisis is becoming the main narrative for the midterm elections. This comes down to homes and food, and the soaring costs that have reduced quality of life for many Americans. And now, President Donald Trump is moving forward with a plan that aims to reduce the cost of homes with a massive construction incentive program.

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The affordability crisis is becoming the main narrative for the midterm elections. This comes down to homes and food, and the soaring costs that have reduced quality of life for many Americans. And now, President Donald Trump is moving forward with a plan that aims to reduce the cost of homes with a massive construction incentive program.

In other news, massive fraud has been uncovered in Minnesota, where individuals and organizations are accused of stealing billions from the welfare system. Local officials are being investigated as well, amid accusations that they either turned a blind eye or were involved in protecting fraud as it took place. And now, similar cases and potential investigations are spreading to other states and cities across the country.

We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

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