LIVE: White House briefing with Karoline Leavitt

Job growth significantly exceeds predictions

The economy added 172,000 private sector jobs in January, exceeding economist predictions by two and a half times, while federal employment shrank to its lowest level since 1966, saving taxpayers $29 billion annually.

Inflation cooling to multi-year lows

Year-over-year inflation fell to 2.4% in January with core inflation dropping to its lowest level in nearly five years, while real earnings outpaced inflation by nearly $1,400, recovering roughly half of what workers lost under the previous administration.

Housing costs decline sharply

Annual mortgage costs fell by $4,000 and national median rents dropped to 4-year lows, declining nearly $100 annually, attributed in part to deportation efforts reducing housing demand from illegal immigrants.

Consumer prices drop across categories

Gas prices fell 10% to under $3 per gallon nationally with several states below $2, while grocery prices for eggs, dairy, produce, and butter declined since January alongside lower prescription drug costs.

$5 billion pledged for Gaza reconstruction

Board of Peace member states pledged over $5 billion for Gaza humanitarian and reconstruction efforts and committed thousands of personnel to international stabilization forces and local police.

Military action against Iran under consideration

While emphasizing diplomacy as the first option, Leavitt confirmed the President is consulting national security advisors on potential strikes, referencing the previous successful 'Operation Midnight Hammer' that destroyed Iran's nuclear facilities.

Pressure on blue states for energy infrastructure

The administration is urging governors in New York and New England to approve pipeline projects like the Constitution pipeline to reduce Northeast energy costs, noting red states currently enjoy significantly lower electricity prices.

Expansion of immigration detention

ICE is coordinating with governors, including New Hampshire's, to open additional detention facilities to handle remaining criminal illegal aliens after approximately 3 million left through deportation or self-deportation over the past year.

Federal response to sewage infrastructure pending

Federal assistance for the Potomac sewage spill requires local jurisdictions to request Stafford Act implementation, with the administration criticizing Maryland Governor Moore for neglecting aging infrastructure that received a near-failing grade from civil engineers.