Trump says Walmart will lower prices after White House request

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Customers shop at a Walmart store on May 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Donald Trump said Walmart cut prices on a selection of products, including ground beef, for the US's 250th anniversary.

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We were gaslit by Big Egg about egg prices (allegedly)

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Egg prices were allegedly manipulated during 2022-2025.

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I got a behind-the-scenes look at Walmart's new digital price tags that are sparking controversy

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Board games including Jenga and Scrabble sit on a shelf with digital price tags and a paper tag below.
Walmart is switching from traditional paper price tags, as shown on the right, to electronic shelf labels, as shown on the left.

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I ate an RFK-approved diet for a week. It sparked a food fight.

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Photo collage featuring Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., squished tomato, thumbs down, and a comment that reads

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There is no "right" way to eat. You wouldn't know that, though, given how much we scrutinize each other's diets.

I followed an RFK-approved, $15-a-day diet for a week

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Photo collage featuring homemade meals, the White house, and RFK Jr.

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My high-earning husband wants healthy food but gets mad about how much I spend on groceries. What do I do?

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Trump defends tariffs as he launches economic tour: 'You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils.'

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U.S. President Trump in Pennsylvania
President Donald Trump launched an economic tour, defending his tariff policies and record.

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Trump carves out tariff exemptions on goods like coffee, bananas, and beef in bid to bring down grocery prices

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A shopper's grocery cart containing both paper and plastic bags is seen in San Diego, California
Trump carves out tariff exemptions on goods like coffee, bananas, and beef in bid to bring down grocery prices

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Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump wants to lower coffee and banana prices 'very quickly'

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters outside the White House
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will take action to lower the prices of goods not grown in the US

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How Aldi became America's fastest-growing grocery store

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Woman with an Aldi bag.

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