LIVE: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds press briefing
TL;DR
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt outlines President Trump's busy week ahead, including meetings with Netanyahu, major deregulation actions saving $1.3 trillion, and announces new Trump investment accounts for children with $1,000 government seed funding.
⚡ Energy & Deregulation Push 2 insights
Clean Coal Event Tomorrow
Trump will host East Room event promoting coal as America's most reliable energy source, especially during peak demand like recent winter storms.
$1.3 Trillion Deregulation Action
Thursday's EPA endangerment finding rescission will be largest deregulatory action in US history, saving average $2,400 per vehicle for cars, SUVs, and trucks.
💰 Tax Cuts & Child Investment Accounts 3 insights
Record Tax Refund Season Underway
Families reporting substantial savings, including Wisconsin couple getting $2,500 refund versus paying $3,700 last year, and Nevada family saving over $5,000 total.
Trump Accounts Launch for Kids
New investment accounts offer $1,000 Treasury seed funding for children born 2025-2028, with potential $1.1 million value by age 28 based on historical market returns.
Stock Market Records Continue
Dow Jones shattered 50,000 for first time Friday while S&P 500 and Nasdaq keep breaking records under Trump's pro-growth policies.
🌍 Immigration & Foreign Policy 3 insights
Immigration Enforcement Statistics Defended
Administration pushes back on CBS report, clarifying 70% of arrests involve criminal charges including drug trafficking, fraud, DUI, and child exploitation distribution.
Netanyahu Meeting Scheduled
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Trump tomorrow at the White House for bilateral discussions.
Venezuela Operation Success
Friday visit to Fort Bragg will celebrate special forces' Operation Absolute Resolve that helped bring down Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro.
Bottom Line
Parents should immediately visit trumpaccounts.gov to secure $1,000 government seed funding for children's investment accounts while the stock market hits record highs.
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