New York – The latest Economic Policy Institute report shows that median family income in the United States increased by 3.2 % in 2025, while the poverty rate dropped to 10.8 %, the lowest level in two decades. Analysts attribute the improvement to a strong labor market and targeted stimulus programs. However, the report warns that proposed cuts to unemployment insurance, food assistance, and Medicaid could reverse these gains within a few years. Advocacy groups argue that trimming the safety net would disproportionately affect low‑income households, potentially pushing millions back into poverty. Policymakers are divided, with some urging fiscal restraint while others call for sustained investment in social programs.
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