Trump, White House and US economy
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The Republican president, who regularly complains that he does not get credit for his accomplishments, touted his administration's work this year, from reducing border crossings to bringing down prices of some goods.
Mixing misleading claims with repeated attacks, President Trump promised relief for Americans but said he needed time to deliver it.
Donald Trump delivered an update on the cost of building his much-hyped White House ballroom on Wednesday. The venue, which the president controversially razed the East Wing to make way for, will now cost $400 million, he revealed during his speech at a White House Hanukkah reception.
The president addressed the recent streak of violence before lengthy unscripted remarks during a Christmas event at the White House
It was a self-graded check-in, coming nearly one year into office as the public is increasingly skeptical about what they signed up for when they gave Trump the keys to the White House for a second time.
Trump has promised an economic boom, yet inflation has stayed elevated and the job market has weakened sharply in the wake of his import taxes. Trump suggested that his tariffs w