Trump to hit the road in infrastructure push
Plan could energise supporters and distract from political intrigue in Washington
Washington
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump will hit the road this week to ramp up his long-promised plan to overhaul the nation's ageing airports, roads and railways, a push that could energise his supporters and distract from political intrigue in Washington.
The infrastructure push - which will include a trip to Cincinnati, Ohio - comes as the White House seeks to refocus attention on core promises to boost jobs and the economy made by Mr Trump last year during his campaign for office.
Those pledges have been eclipsed by the political furor over Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016 …
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