Trump Visits Disaster Zones as U.S. Credit Card Stress Hits Record

President Donald Trump will tour disaster areas in North Carolina and Southern California today. The visits come after a hurricane caused severe flooding in the Carolinas and wildfires destroyed homes in California. Meanwhile, a new economic report reveals record financial strain for many Americans. The number of U.S. credit card holders paying only the minimum amount due each month has reached an all-time high. Paying only the minimum payment extends debt for years and greatly increases total interest costs. Experts cite rising living expenses and stagnant wages as key reasons for the trend. The two events present a contrast of national challenges: responding to immediate natural disasters and managing a growing, long-term personal debt crisis.