President Trump’s Message on Hurricane Dorian
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One empty chair at G-7 climate meeting: Trump’s
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From the left, French President Emmanuel Macron, Egyptian President and Chairman of the African Union Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera and German Chancellor Angela Merkel attend a work session focused on climate in Biarritz, southwestern France, Monday, Aug. … Read More
Ex-Pentagon chief Mattis says bitter politics threaten US
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FILE – In this April 26, 2018, file photo, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis listens to a question during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Mattis warns bitter political divisions have pushed American society to the “breaking point” in his … Read More
Graham: ‘Accept the pain’ that comes with trade between US and China
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Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said on Sunday that Democrats should not criticize President Trump for taking on China over trade as they have complained for years about Beijing’s policies but done nothing. “Every Democrat and every Republican of note has said China cheats,” Graham … Read More
China announces it seeks ‘calm’ end to trade war, as markets tank and currency hits 11-year flatline
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China signaled Monday it is now seeking a “calm” end to its ongoing trade war with the U.S. and President Trump voiced optimism about a deal, as Asian markets crumbled and China’s currency plummeted to an 11-year low following the latest tariffs on $550 billion … Read More
Trade war explodes as Trump clashes with US firms over ‘order’ to abandon China, block fentanyl shipments
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President Trump’s trade war with China boiled over Friday as Beijing slapped retaliatory tariffs on America and the president declared he’s ordering U.S. companies to prepare to leave the country and relocate back home — prompting pushback from corporate America. “Our great American companies are … Read More
Trump retreats from gun control proposals, three weeks after US mass shootings
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In the three weeks since three mass shootings left the country reeling, powerful pro-gun groups have sent US President Donald Trump a clear signal – don’t forget that we helped put you in the White House. On Tuesday, the president … Read More
US will act if Iranian tanker tries to deliver oil to Syria: Pompeo
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks following a meeting of the UN Security Council at UN headquarters in New York, U.S., August 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson – Photograph: LUCAS JACKSON The United States will take every action it can … Read More