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White House touts big-ticket projects in hope of swaying key races

Washington Post Politics Wednesday 30 September 2026, 23:17 UTC By Cat Zakrzewski 1 min read
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As voter dissatisfaction with the economy threatens Republicans in the midterms, President Donald Trump is touting billions in new investments as evidence that his policies are delivering prosperity. Democracy Dies in Darkness White House touts big-ticket projects in hope of swaying key races With few tools to bring down prices in the short run, Trump hopes to focus voters on investments that could pay off in years to come.

As voter dissatisfaction with the economy threatens Republicans in the midterms, President Donald Trump is touting billions in new investments as evidence that his policies are delivering prosperity. Democracy Dies in Darkness White House touts big-ticket projects in hope of swaying key races With few tools to bring down prices in the short run, Trump hopes to focus voters on investments that could pay off in years to come.
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