Trump insisted that the country is doing better than ever and attributed much of his administration's perceived success this year to his tariffs. The speech was largely a list of what the president sees as his accomplishments on the economy, with little nod to a wave of recent polls showing Americans distressed by the cost of living.

The charisma was gone. The aura was gone, the swagger was gone, and the message was stale,” pardoned Jan. 6 rioter Owen Shroyer said.

President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address from the White House on Dec. 17, offering a defense of his first 11 months in office.

The Republican president, who regularly complains that he does not get credit for his accomplishments, touted his administration's work this year, from reducing border crossings to bringing down prices of some goods.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr's testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee comes after he faced bipartisan criticism for threatening Disney over Jimmy Kimmel's show.

The president's last national address was aired by the White House on Nov. 26, after two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in Washington, D.C., not far from the White House. Mr. Trump was in Florida at the time.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump intends to preview his agenda for next year and beyond in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night. His remarks are coming at a crucial time as he tries to rebuild his steadily eroding popularity.

President Trump will deliver a prime-time address from the White House at 9 p.m. ET, prompting major networks to shift programming schedules.