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China and US tariffs were ‘mutually assured destruction’ — negotiation is a win

In the end both sides blinked, and that is a good thing.

DNC panel opens the door to removing David Hogg from his national post

A Democratic National Committee panel on Monday recommended a new election for the post held by Vice Chair David Hogg, whose effort to challenge...

Trump’s strong economy defies gloomy Wall Street predictions of recession

Since President Trump's election, economists and media pundits have been awash in predictions of a recession, stock market crash and doom narratives. But after nearly five months in office, the economy continues to hum, defying the so-called experts.

Judge clears way for DHS to use IRS information against some illegal immigrants

A federal judge on Monday rebuffed immigrant rights advocates' attempt to shut down Homeland Security's efforts to get information about illegal immigrants from the IRS.

Civil rights agency moves to fire judge fighting Trump directives

The federal agency tasked with protecting workers' civil rights has moved to terminate a New York administrative judge who has resisted compliance with directives from the White House, including President Donald Trump's executive order decreeing male and female as two "immutable" sexes.

Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees

The Trump administration on Monday welcomed a group of 59 white South Africans as refugees, saying they face discrimination and violence at home, which the country's government strongly denies.

Reed: Trump’s Qatar plane would ‘pose immense counterintelligence risks’

President Trump’s acceptance of a Qatar-donated Boeing 747 as a new Air Force One aircraft would pose “immense counterintelligence risks” to the United States if used, according to the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee. Trump on Sunday confirmed that his administration is planning to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari...

Senate GOP weighs safety, legal concerns over Trump Qatar jet gift

Senate Republicans on Monday indicated they have multiple concerns with President Trump potentially being gifted a new luxury jet from Qatar, ranging from safety to legal and ethical worries. Trump on Monday defended his potential acceptance of a new Boeing 747-8 airplane from the government of Qatar to serve as a replacement for the current...

Larry Summers: No question Trump blinked on China tariffs

Former Treasury Department Secretary Larry Summers said Monday that there was no question that President Trump blinked when it came to the recent agreement on a 90-day pause between the United States and China on most tariffs imposed on each other since early last month. “I think it’s very clear that it’s President Trump who...

Trump targets high drug prices

Presented by AARP — Plus: Sweeping GOP Medicaid cuts unveiled {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Trump signs 'most favored nation' executive order to lower drug prices President Trump signed an order laying out his plan to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S. © AP Trump’s “most favored nation” policy unveiled...

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