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It's Trump's economy now. The latest financial numbers offer some warning signs

It's Trump's economy now. The latest financial numbers offer some warning signs

WASHINGTON (AP) — For all of President Donald Trump’s promises of an economic “golden age,” a spate of weak indicators this week told a potentially worrisome story as the impacts of his policies are coming into focus. Job gains are dwindling.
Limited options for Democrats to retaliate if Texas Republicans redraw congressional map

Limited options for Democrats to retaliate if Texas Republicans redraw congressional map

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republicans move to redraw legislative maps in red states to pad their narrow House majority in Washington, some Democrats are rethinking their embrace of a nonpartisan approach to line-drawing that now complicates their party's
Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by Trump braces to defend them against deportation

Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by Trump braces to defend them against deportation

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by President Donald Trump last year as he pitched voters on his plans for an immigration crackdown is now bracing to defend the community against possible deportation.
From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners will pay a price

From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners will pay a price

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to wealthy U.S. trading partners like Canada and Switzerland.
Canada Post workers vote to reject latest contract offer

Canada Post workers vote to reject latest contract offer

OTTAWA — Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation's latest contract offer. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that 68.
How an alleged Ponzi scheme targeting Republicans left investors and politicians reeling

How an alleged Ponzi scheme targeting Republicans left investors and politicians reeling

CEDARTOWN, Ga. (AP) — A federal receiver is on the hunt to recover $140 million lost in an alleged Ponzi scheme that benefited some Republicans in the top ranks of their party in Georgia and Alabama.
Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev

Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a warning to Russia, President Donald Trump said Friday he's ordering the repositioning of two U.S.
Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report

Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday removed the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported.
Canadian aid agency workers call for action saying starvation is rampant in Gaza

Canadian aid agency workers call for action saying starvation is rampant in Gaza

TORONTO — Canadian aid agencies say malnutrition and starvation is rampant among children in Gaza, as well as among the aid workers trying to help them.
Democrats say a GOP plan to redraw House districts in Texas harms Black and Hispanic voters

Democrats say a GOP plan to redraw House districts in Texas harms Black and Hispanic voters

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats argued Friday that a Republican plan for redrawing districts in Texas to create more winnable U.S.
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