Franco Ordonez

for help defending Ukraine against Russia.

Yeah, the White House says Trump can walk and chew gum at the same time and is quick to point out the administration is continuing its affordability agenda.

Trump signed an executive order yesterday on retirement savings.

But at the same time, gas prices hit a new high since the start of the war.

And Americans say they aren't seeing much relief.

According to a new Reuters Ipsos poll, just 27 percent approve of how the president is handling the U.S.

economy.

Thank you, Michelle.

The White House rolled out the red carpet for the king and queen who were here for a four-day visit to at least officially help celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

But the timing of the visit is also significant.

Amid rising tensions as the president has repeatedly attacked Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his government's refusal to take part in a U.S.

war against Iran.

Franco, Ordonez, NPR News, the White House.

President Trump says a shooting would never have happened if it were held in the new ballroom he's having built at the White House.

He called the Washington Hilton not a particularly secure site, as he explained on Fox News.

The White House ballroom is facing legal hurdles.

Even if it is built, it's not clear if the dinner could be held there.

The annual event is private.

Franco Ordonez, NPR News.

President Trump says a shooting would never have happened if it were held in the new ballroom he's having built at the White House.