Politics Feb 11 AP fact check: Trump claims he’s vindicated in Russia probe President Donald Trump is declaring exoneration prematurely in the Russia investigation. Here's a closer look at that claim and more made by the president this past week.
Politics Feb 06 AP fact check: President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump used information selectively in claiming a drop in drug prices not seen in half a century and promised the nation it would see bountiful benefits from a trade deal that…
Economy Feb 05 Trump enjoys solid economy ahead of State of the Union, but threats remain Despite strong hiring, concerns about headwinds facing the U.S. economy this year have not dissipated.
Economy Jan 24 Unemployment benefit applications drop to 49-year low despite shutdown Total weekly applications for unemployment aid declined by 13,000, but the number of furloughed federal employees requesting benefits more than doubled the previous week.
Economy Jan 23 Government shutdown poses increasing risk to the broader economy The shutdown's biggest effect on the economy is likely to be the cutback in federal spending. But consumer spending is another important factor.
Nation Jan 18 Travel industry fears damage from a long government shutdown he travel and tourism industries generate about $1.6 trillion in U.S. economic activity — one-twelfth of the economy — and one in 20 jobs, according to the Commerce Department.
Nation Jan 17 Federal workers seeking unemployment aid doubles in number The number of furloughed federal employees seeking unemployment benefits jumped in the first two weeks of the shutdown, topping 10,000 during the week of Jan. 5.
Economy Dec 10 Job openings rise in October to the second highest on record The Labor Department said Monday that the number of job openings increased 1.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted 7.1 million.
Economy Dec 04 Stocks plunge amid confusion over U.S.-China trade truce After a series of confusing and conflicting words from President Trump and some senior officials, the Dow Jones shed about 800 points, or 3.1%.
Politics Nov 12 AP fact check: Trump’s rhetoric on voter fraud is misleading Facing closely contested election races in Florida and Arizona, President Donald Trump is spreading misleading rhetoric regarding voting fraud. Here's a look at his claims the past week.