America First Scoreboard
America First Scoreboard
Track the numbers that matter to America — from the border to the economy, energy, safety, and national strength.
Live data — automatically refreshed every month. Each metric shows its last updated date.
Border Security
Improving9,848 SW Apprehensions
Southwest border encounter counts tracked monthly.
Why It Matters
Border security is a core measure of national sovereignty and the rule of law. High encounter numbers strain resources and impact communities nationwide.
Gas Prices
Watch Closely$4.23/gal
National average price per gallon of regular gasoline.
Why It Matters
Gas prices directly affect household budgets, commuting costs, and the price of goods across the economy.
Inflation
Getting Worse4.2% CPI
Year-over-year Consumer Price Index inflation rate.
Why It Matters
Inflation erodes purchasing power and hits working families hardest, raising the cost of food, housing, and essentials.
National Debt
Getting Worse$39.84 Trillion
Total outstanding U.S. national debt.
Why It Matters
A growing national debt burdens future generations, drives up interest payments, and limits fiscal flexibility.
Jobs & Wages
Improving4.1% Unemployment
Unemployment rate and wage growth trends.
Why It Matters
Employment and wage growth are fundamental indicators of economic health and opportunity for American workers.
Crime
Improving359 per 100,000
Violent crime trends in major U.S. cities.
Why It Matters
Public safety is a foundational responsibility of government. Rising crime undermines communities and quality of life.
Military Recruiting
Improving100% of Goal
Armed services recruiting progress against targets.
Why It Matters
Military readiness depends on recruitment. Shortfalls threaten national defense preparedness and our volunteer force.
Housing Affordability
Watch Closely102.3 HAI Index
Housing affordability index for median-income families.
Why It Matters
When housing becomes unaffordable, the American dream of homeownership slips out of reach for young families.
Interest Rates
Watch Closely3.50%–3.75% Fed Funds
Federal Reserve benchmark interest rate.
Why It Matters
Interest rates affect borrowing costs for mortgages, cars, and business investment — rippling through the entire economy.
Consumer Confidence
Watch Closely55.2 Index
Consumer sentiment index tracking economic outlook.
Why It Matters
Consumer confidence drives spending decisions that power most of the U.S. economy. Low confidence signals economic uncertainty.