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The Washington Post · Sunday, February 8, 2026 · Last updated Feb 9, 2026, 5:49 PM
Trump wants to run the economy hot, as midterm elections approach
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The administration predicts an economic boom that will lift Republicans in November’s congressional elections, driven by big tax refunds and investment incentives.
Amid signs that the U.S. economy may be poised to accelerate, Trump administration officials are predicting an economic boom that will lift Republican prospects in the November congressional election… [+1 chars]
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