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A White House official not authorized to speak on the record tells NPR ultimately there will have to be a compromise, though the administration is working to limit any interruptions from the partial government shutdown.
For months, Trump has been blaming his predecessor for any economic challenges.
But in a recent interview, he said it's the Trump economy now.
He points to high stock prices and strong economic growth.
In an interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business, Trump said he just needs to get the word out to help his party in this year's midterm elections.
Voters, however, aren't convinced.
The NPR-PBS News Marist poll finds 59 percent disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy.
Tamara Keith, NPR News, the White House.
For months, Trump has been blaming his predecessor for any economic challenges.
But in a recent interview, he said it's the Trump economy now.
He points to high stock prices and strong economic growth.
In an interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business, Trump said he just needs to get the word out to help his party in this year's midterm elections.
Voters, however, aren't convinced.
The NPR-PBS News Marist poll finds 59 percent disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy.
Tamara Keith, NPR News, the White House.
The White House put a hold on the project's funding in October.
Then this past week, several news outlets reported the White House had told Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York that the president would release the funds if Schumer helped rename New York City's main train station and an airport near Washington, D.C.
Asked about it on Air Force One, Trump didn't entirely dismiss the idea.