While Trump Touts Stock Market, Many Americans Are Left Out Of The Conversation
About half of Americans own stock, though most stocks are owned by the wealthiest. For many, a booming stock market does not offer direct benefits.
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Pence Says Speech Showed 'Big Heart,' But Democrats Say Same Old Trump
After a less confrontational Trump addressed Congress, the vice president and top Democrats took to the air to put their imprint on how his speech is being received.
HBCUs Graduate More Poor Black Students Than White Colleges
Roughly half of HBCUs have a freshman class where three-quarters of the students are from low-income backgrounds, while just 1 percent of non-HBCUs serve as high a percentage of low-income students.
In Spanish-Language Response, Activist Says Trump Inspiring Discrimination
Silva, who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child, says she will be talking to people like her parents who have been in the U.S. for years without a path to citizenship, "living in fear."
Calling For 'Renewal Of The American Spirit,' Trump Outlines Optimistic Vision
"I am here tonight to deliver a message of unity and strength, and it is a message deeply delivered from my heart," Trump said at the outset.
Trump's Address To Joint Session Of Congress, Annotated
The president shared his vision for the "renewal of the American spirit" on Tuesday night. Journalists across NPR are annotating his remarks.
President Trump Expresses Openness Toward Immigration Overhaul
In a meeting with television anchors on Tuesday, Trump said he would consider immigration reform, though details remain hazy.
Trump Repeals Rule Designed To Block Gun Sales To Certain Mentally Ill People
The president signed a measure into law that rescinds an Obama-era rule aimed at blocking gun sales to certain mentally ill people. The rule would have deemed about 75,000 people mentally incapable.
Trump To Lay Out Plans For 'Renewal Of The American Spirit' In Joint Address
Tuesday's speech to Congress is a chance to reset a tumultuous first month. Administration officials say President Trump will strike a more optimistic tone than he did in his inaugural address.
What We Know About The Trump, House GOP Tax Plans So Far
Sweeping tax cuts, for businesses and individuals, will be at or near the top of the list for both the White House and the Republican-controlled Congress. A tax on imports may also be on the table.