By — Molly Finnegan Molly Finnegan Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-trump-expected-to-speak-in-the-rose-garden Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump hosts Mother's Day event with 'angel moms,' Gold Star moms Politics Updated on May 8, 2026 12:46 PM EDT — Published on May 8, 2026 12:00 PM EDT President Donald Trump gave remarks in the Rose Garden Friday. Watch in our video player above. The latest jobs report, released Friday, showed hiring was stronger than expected in April, with 115,000 jobs added despite economic pressures from the Iran war. This story is developing and will be updated. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Molly Finnegan Molly Finnegan
President Donald Trump gave remarks in the Rose Garden Friday. Watch in our video player above. The latest jobs report, released Friday, showed hiring was stronger than expected in April, with 115,000 jobs added despite economic pressures from the Iran war. This story is developing and will be updated. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now