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Today — 17 December 2025Main stream

Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Assuage Affordability Concerns

17 December 2025 at 18:01
With tariffs unpopular and prices still high, the White House has teased the promise of tariff rebates and large tax refunds next year.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

The president has repeatedly floated the idea of sending one-time $2,000 rebate checks to many families.

White House Dismisses Rise in Unemployment

By: Tony Romm
17 December 2025 at 02:03
The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Thursday as a sign of strength.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

The White House insisted on Tuesday that the economy remained strong under President Trump’s watch.
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