Jean-Pierre: [Biden] and the first lady were horrified to learn about the three college students of Palestinian descent, two of whom are American citizens, who were shot Saturday in Burlington, Vermont.

[selective outrage over victims of violence]

Reporter: How many Americans are still being held hostage, and do you have proof of life?

John Kirby [White House press conference]: We think the number is, well, it's less than ten, probably in the neighborhood of eight to nine, but we don't necessarily have firm, sold information on each and every one of them

Jean-Pierre: The fact is, the data shows that the economy is improving. The data shows that households remain in a strong financial position. Household wealth is at a record high, with lower income households seeing the largest gains since the pandemic.

Reporter: Almost three years in office; inflation is up over seventeen percent since [Biden] came here.

Jean-Pierre: Inflation is moderating because of the actions that this president has taken…the prices are going down.