Critics' pessimistic predictions about the U.S. economy under President Trump have not held up. Instead, more than 200,000 jobs were added to the economy last month, and average hourly earnings for workers increased, among many promising statistics.

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The latest news shows that hiring is strong, growth is accelerating, and confidence in the American economy is soaring. See the headlines for yourself:

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There was even more red, white, and blue than usual around the White House this week for the Fourth of July. Take a look behind the scenes:

“In choosing Justice Kennedy’s replacement, my greatest responsibility is to select a justice who will faithfully interpret the Constitution as written.” Watch President Trump's Weekly Address.

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President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participate in a Fourth of July picnic with military families at the White House | July 4, 2018 (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

Watch LIVE as President Trump and the First Lady host a picnic for military families.

"The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of liberty throughout the world."
- James Madison

"I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it."
- Thomas Jefferson

"There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty that makes the human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism."
- Alexander Hamilton

President Trump’s Message to Americans on July 4th

Last night, President Trump delivered remarks at the Salute to Service dinner.

"Where liberty dwells, there lies my country."
- Benjamin Franklin