Jul 27 U.S. economy surges to 4.1 percent growth rate in second quarter, but it may slow going forward By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The U.S. economy surged in the April-June quarter to an annual growth rate of 4.1 percent. That's the fastest pace since 2014, driven by consumers who spent their tax cuts and exporters who rushed to get their products delivered ahead… Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Trump makes a statement about the economy from the White House By Joshua Barajas The president spoke from the White House today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: Trump talks trade in Granite City, Illinois By Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday trumpeted the renewed success of an Illinois steel mill, pushing back against criticism that his escalating trade disputes are hurting American workers and farmers. Continue reading
Jul 26 As Trump inflames trade battles, other countries make deals that leave U.S. behind By Gretchen Frazee Other nations are forging ahead with free trade agreements among themselves. This shift could isolate the U.S. economy in the long term. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: In Iowa, Trump tells farmers 'we just opened up Europe for you' Trump says farmers will now have access to a big, new market and he is taking credit for the change, sparked by a visit from European Union Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. Continue reading
Jul 26 Today is the deadline to reunite all separated families. Where do things stand? By Joshua Barajas The government is aiming to reunite about 64 percent of the 2,551 separated minors older than 5 by Thursday, a goal it said it would meet. But the administration, when saying this, is focusing only on those “eligible” for reunification. Continue reading
Jul 26 Backing off auto tariffs, U.S. and EU agree to more talks By Ken Thomas, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press President Donald Trump and European leaders pulled back from the brink of a trade war over autos Wednesday and agreed to open talks to tear down trade barriers between the United States and the European Union. Continue reading
Jul 26 Audio recording steps up feud between Trump and his former 'fixer' Michael Cohen By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The sudden public airing of Donald Trump talking about paying for a Playboy model's silence marks a turning point in the legal game of cat-and-mouse between the president and his onetime lawyer. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 6:14 News Wrap: U.S. and EU agree to work on trade barriers In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump and the leader of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker say they've agreed to turn from tariffs to talks. Juncker said both sides will hold off further tariffs while negotiations continue. Also, Republicans in… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 5:13 Risch: Give Trump credit on North Korea and 'be a little patient' Did Secretary of State Mike Pompeo successfully address the Senate’s concerns about President Trump's approach to dealing with Russia and North Korea? Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, tells Nick Schifrin that Pompeo did an excellent job putting those worries to rest,… Continue watching