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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-12-18 13:15
President Trump defended his handling of the economy and announced a $1,776 “warrior dividend” check for active duty servicemembers that he said would be paid for with tariff revenue https://t.co/idYCcvHkLq ...
Meacham on address: Maybe showmanship doesn't wear as well if people aren't feeling results
MSNBC· 2025-12-18 12:23
Yeah, I mean members are skipping town after today's session and they'll be home through the holidays and you can bet they'll be hearing from their voters as you say. I mean the polls, the American people are very clear. They tell us in poll after poll after poll and interview after interview after interview that they are not feeling what Donald Trump is describing in this country just full stop that things are too expensive that inflation is bad that groceries are cost too much when you go through the the ...
'One exaggeration after another': Trump blames Dems for problems that continue under his WH
MSNBC· 2025-12-18 12:08
Let's get into some of the speech last night. It took place in the diplomatic room and then we'll talk through some of the claims he made afterward. >> 11 months ago, I inherited a mess and I'm fixing it. When I took office, inflation was the worst in 48 years and some would say in the history of our country, which caused prices to be higher than ever before, making life unaffordable for millions and millions of Americans. Our border was open and because of this our country was being invaded by an army of 2 ...
Biden is living rent-free in Trump’s mind: Joe reacts to president's misleading address
MSNBC· 2025-12-18 11:48
This is what the Biden administration allowed to happen. Do you remember when Joe Biden under the Biden administration compared to the Biden last year under Biden 30 to 100% under Biden the worst thing that the Biden administration did. >> Come on, sing it, Willie. You were always >> Come on, sing it.Oh, I love Willie. >> Oh, yeah. Joe Biden >> very much.Living rentree >> in Donald Trump's mind. Good morning and welcome to Morning Joe. And it is a good morning anytime you can start with Willie.>> Willie Nel ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-12-18 10:05
For decades, Chinese leaders prioritized stability in order to focus on the economy. America should heed the lesson (via @opinion) https://t.co/2GWXIletiI ...
The Nightcap on Trump prime-time address: 'I thought he was losing it'
MSNBC· 2025-12-18 05:01
Tonight, President Trump addressed the nation, making the case for his accomplishments almost one year into his second term. Here's a bit of what we heard. >> When I took office, inflation was the worst in 48 years, and some would say in the history of our country.Democrat politicians also sent the cost of groceries soaring. But we are solving that, too. The price of a Thanksgiving turkey was down 33% compared to the Biden last year. The price of eggs is down 82% since March.And everything else is falling r ...
Trump delivers high-stakes primetime address
NBC News· 2025-12-18 04:30
Tonight, President Trump delivering a critical prime time address amid his pressure campaign on Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicholas Maduro. The Venezuelan government has ordered its navy to escort oil tankers from its ports, according to the New York Times, citing three people familiar with the matter, after President Trump announced a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers. It comes days after US forces in a move approved by a federal judge seized a massive tanker it says was carrying sanctioned oil.and ...
NBC Nightly News Full Episode - Dec. 17
NBC News· 2025-12-18 04:20
>>> TONIGHT, WE ARE LIVE FROM THE WEST COAST AFTER PRESIDENT TRUMP'S PRIMETIME ADDRESS TO THE NATION. THE PRESIDENT, MAKING THE CASE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THAT HIS POLICIES ON THE ECONOMY ARE WORKING. PRAISING HIS TARIFFS AND BLASTING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION'S HANDLING OF THE ECONOMY. WHY HE CLAIMS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR RISING PRICES. >>> ALSO TONIGHT, THE SON OF ROB REINER, APPEARING IN COURT FOR THE FIRST TIME. NEW VIDEO OF NICK REINER SWORN BY POLICE AND TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AND THE FOOTAGE OF HIM INSID ...
Trump touts accomplishments in address to nation
NBC News· 2025-12-18 03:47
Economy & Inflation - Two-thirds of voters are dissatisfied with the president's handling of inflation and the cost of living [2] - Ground beef prices have increased by 14% [2] - Coffee prices have risen by 15% [2] - Gas prices have dropped below $3 per gallon [3] Government Initiatives - The president claims to be fixing a mess he inherited [1] - The president touts strengthening the border [1] - A tax-free bonus of $1,776 is promised for approximately 1.5 million active duty service members [4] Presidential Approval & Perception - The president faces a disconnect in convincing Americans the economy is good [4] - The president claims to be bringing high prices down quickly [3]
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Bloomberg· 2025-12-17 07:20
The Bank of Thailand cut its key interest rate to the lowest since 2022 to bolster a fragile economy https://t.co/YWvmfvjoB6 ...