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US futures are flat and after-hours trading on Wall Street following Monday's losses on Asia-Pacific market shares are mostly lower.
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shae Stephens.
President Trump is defending his economic policies amid polls showing that many Americans are suffering.
Trump insists the nation is strong and that inflation is easing.
He blamed Democrats for the impending increases in health insurance premiums when pandemic-errant subsidies expire in 13 days.
House are joining Democrats to force a vote on extending Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
NPR's Sam Greenglass has details.
President Trump steered clear of foreign policy issues in his late-night speech, although the State Department announced more than $10 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
The package includes military software, tactical missiles, dozens of rocket systems, and drones, similar to the U.S.
aid provided to Ukraine during the Biden administration.
The move comes amid China's increasing aggression towards Taiwan, which considerers
which Beijing considers a renegade part of the mainland.
At least two Democratic senators have put a hold on the nominee for commander of the Coast Guard because of a new policy on hate symbols.
futures are flat in after-hours trading on Wall Street.