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Trump taking case for border wall to prime time audience
The US president will go on TV Tuesday evening and make his case for a southern border wall to the American people.
PM says he won’t negotiate in public on future of LGBTQ rights in USMCA
A group of Republicans is demanding language pertaining to worker protections based on gender, sexual orientation, be removed.
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U.S. midterms: What to watch
This election is a referendum on the first two years of the Trump presidency, and it will have far-reaching ramifications.
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US announces billions to help farmers hurt by Trump tariffs
The program is expected to start taking effect around Labor Day.
Trump’s diagnosis for critics: ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
This “syndrome” was attributed to critics of Obama and Bush in the past.
Environmental groups vow to fight Trump climate actions
President’s executive order includes a review of former President Obama’s signature plan to restrict GHGs.
Trump’s tariff plan may hit a wall with Congressional Republicans
His 35% tax could ignite a trade war, says House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Momentum builds for reviving US Export-Import Bank
Supporters say the bank helps sustain tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs.
US House moves to revive Export-Import Bank
Charter expired at the end of June, and has been unable to approve new applications to help overseas buyers purchase US products.
Obama rescues trade agenda with GOP help
Senate votes 60-38 to strengthen his trade negotiating position.
Obama, Republicans mount quick, bipartisan rescue on trade agenda
Republican-controlled House expected to vote June 18 to give Obama enhanced negotiating authority on TPP deal.
Unions go all out to stop Obama’s trade agenda
US President wants fast track powers to offer trade proposals that Congress can ratify or reject, but not change.
Obama rallies support for job training over tax cuts
Tech Hire program encourages business, education, government collaboration to train people for technology jobs.
Keystone XL showdown imminent in US Senate
Southern Democrats are trying to force a vote immediately on the long-stalled project.
Stalling Keystone will hurt US energy security, Canadian economy: Oliver
Finance Minister says US energy security depends on having multiple sources of oil.
