In a prime time address to the nation, President Trump defended his economic record,
insisting prices are falling and an economic boom is on the way.
Our policies are boosting take-home pay at a historic pace.
Does that ring true to voters?
I'm Michelle Martin with Layla Faddle, and this is Up First from NPR News.
A group of swing district Republicans have sided with Democrats to force a vote on extending healthcare subsidies.
This doesn't need to be an all-or-nothing zero-sum game.
We can't come to the center and build consensus.
Will that encourage Congress to act before lawmakers head home for the holidays?
And President Trump is escalating with Venezuela ordering a ban on some oil tankers.
It's a blow to a country dependent on oil exports.
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