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Up next, Ken Cumberton with today's news.

Mr. Speaker, the President of the United States.

President Trump last night delivered his first official state-of-the-union address of his second term.

He focused heavily on the economy, touting, among other things, foreign investments he has secured

in the United States.

As thousands of new businesses are forming in factories, plants, and laboratories are being built,

we have added 70,000 new construction jobs in just a very short period of time.

And he said his policies have helped to bring down consumer prices, noting recent reductions in core inflation.

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