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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh.
Chapter 2: What economic issues is President Trump addressing after the government shutdown?
President Trump says he is turning his attention to affordability now that the government shutdown is over. NPR's Tamara Keith reports polls show voters are concerned about the economy and cost of living.
A senior administration official not authorized to speak on the record tells NPR Trump will soon travel around the country with a message that while some things have improved, there's still more work to do to help people feeling economic strain. And that was part of Trump's messaging last night at the White House.
My administration and our partners in Congress will continue our work to lower the cost of living, restore public safety, grow our economy and make America affordable again. For all Americans, again, costs are way down.
Inflation has been persistent so far this year, which has voters in a foul mood about the economy. Tamara Keith, NPR News.
Open enrollment for health insurance plans through Obamacare is underway. People like... Virginia resident Chris O'Donnell is seeing much higher insurance premiums.
With my wife's diabetes and also her being a cancer survivor, not having insurance is just completely out of the question. I do have enough income that by not putting any money aside for retirement next year, I can redirect that money towards the insurance premium.
President Trump suggested an alternative to Affordable Care Act health subsidies that would send funds directly to people to buy their own health insurance. The tax credits under ACA or Obamacare are set to go away at the end of next month. Well, this hour, President Trump is due to sign an executive order to help young Americans leaving foster care.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said the initiative would boost education and job training. This afternoon, Trump is scheduled to depart the White House to spend the weekend in Florida. With a ceasefire in Gaza, focus shifts on the Strip's reconstruction. But the United Nations says Israeli troops are still demolishing residential buildings there.
NPR's Lauren Frayer reports from Tel Aviv.
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