Washington, Dec. 18 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lauded his administration's economic and immigration achievements while sharply criticizing the Biden administration and Democrats over rising prices, in a nationally televised address to the nation.

Speaking from the White House Diplomatic Reception Room, Trump highlighted his record on lowering the cost of goods, curbing the flow of migrants, and boosting foreign investment, while also announcing plans for "some of the most aggressive housing reform initiatives in American history."Trump announced a $1,776 "warrior dividend" payment for 1.45 million American service members, funded in part through revenue generated from his tariffs. He said the payments, totaling $2.57 billion...