Takeaways from Trump's address. And, some GOP lawmakers shift stance on ACA subsidies

"President Trump insisted that the U.S. is poised for an economic boom during a prime-time address to the nation yesterday. He said that high prices are decreasing and attributed many of the country's problems to his predecessors and immigrants. This message comes as Trump's rating on the economy is historically low, and high prices remain a top concern, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. The president essentially asked people to wait because his policies, which he passed this year, will have benefits in the new year"

"Trump said families will see a larger tax refund next year. He also announced an initiative that would pay service members $1,776 and an upcoming plan to help lower the cost of housing. Shivaram said that overall, it sounded like a pretty typical Trump address, which included a long list of everything he sees as his accomplishments, all tacked together."

"The House of Representatives voted yesterday on a Republican-led health care plan that did not include extending enhanced health care subsidies. Over 20 million Americans rely on the subsidies that are set to expire at the end of this month. Several Republicans went against party leadership and joined Democrats to force a vote on a three-year extension of the subsidies. The House speaker now has a decision to make on whether to move the vote sooner, NPR's Barbara Sprunt says."

President Trump delivered a prime-time address asserting the U.S. is poised for an economic boom, saying high prices are decreasing and blaming predecessors and immigrants for many problems. He acknowledged low economic approval ratings but promised policy benefits in the new year. He said families will see larger tax refunds, announced an initiative to pay service members $1,776, and signaled a plan to lower housing costs. The House voted on a Republican-led health care plan that omitted an extension of enhanced subsidies relied on by over 20 million Americans. Several Republicans joined Democrats to force a vote on a three-year extension, and the House speaker must decide whether to move that vote before lawmakers leave for the holidays amid midterm-year political pressures.

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