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The gamble of trying to inflate away debtThe United States national debt is running at more than $40 trillion dollars. It’s a potential crisis in the making, but President Donald Trump suggested it can all be solved just by inflating the debt away. Today, we dig into the nitty gritty on how and when inflating the national debt could work.Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen –Is the…

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Gimmick or Giveback? Even Some Trump Supporters Don't Expect to Get $5,000 Checks After MidtermsWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is hoping that $5,000 checks can juice Republican turnout in November’s midterm elections — but even some of his devoted fans are doubting that government payouts would arrive.

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Trump Hints at Pulling Back Threat of US Bombardier BoycottPresident Donald Trump indicated he would back away from threats to boycott Canadian firm Bombardier Inc., citing the company’s workforce in Kansas, as he campaigned in the state ahead of November’s midterm election.

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Ro Khanna sparks backlash over France riot comments as critic says he wants to ‘ride the rage wave’Ro Khanna argued France riots show a need to "listen to our young," drawing sharp backlash from critics who accused him of excusing political violence.

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Asian shares are mixed with tech stocks volatile, and oil falls on Trump's Russian sanctions waiverAsian shares are mixed as the volatility in technology stocks persists. U.S. futures have edged higher ahead of another week of American corporate earnings. A sell-off of technology shares from Asia to Wall Street has recently put downward pressure on stock markets, as investor concerns grow over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence boom.…

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Democrats Gain Ground With AAPI Adults as Trust in Republicans Fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data Poll FindsWASHINGTON (AP) — Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, according to a new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll, giving Democrats a substantial edge on major issues like the economy and health care.

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Donald Trump's approval rating hits new low as Iran war shapes voters' opinionsUS President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to a record low of 33%, with 66% of US adults disapproving of his performance, according to a Washington

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High pay, low results: Nearly 600 DTA staff on six-figure salaries as fraud runs rampantThe DTA remains embroiled in negative headlines surrounding food stamp fraud, including the recent arrest of Gov. Maura Healey’s jailed former aide on SNAP charges, as hundreds of staffers pull in six-figure salaries with overtime soaring.

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Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oilPresident Trump prevented some new sanctions on Russia and hefty tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil from taking effect late Friday, as he seeks to ease prices by tapping Russian energy.

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Trump waives Russia-related sanctions before they even kick in as Ukraine ties worsenUS President Donald Trump has waived a further slate of sanctions related to Russian fossil fuel sales, days before they were to take effect under a bill he signed into law last month.

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Trump campaigns for GOP in GeorgiaDALTON, Ga. -- President Donald Trump has spent the closing stretch of the midterm campaign barnstorming deep-red parts of the country, trying to mobilize voters already inclined to support him.

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COLUMNIST: The U.S.’ sign of weakness in UkraineLast week, President Donald Trump shocked the world by easing sanctions on Russia to allow the sale of Russian diesel fuel to the United States and global markets. He boasted that his action would dramatically reduce the price of diesel fuel for Americans and the rest of the world.

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Oil Market Defies Trump as Brent Crude Nears $110 a BarrelWANA (Oct 17) – Global oil prices closed at $109.66 a barrel on Thursday, despite efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to curb prices and lower fuel costs

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related sanctions that threatened 100% tariffs on India, ChinaUS President Donald Trump announced that he would waive tariffs that could have targeted India and four nations for purchasing Russian oil and gas in an

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Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall about $1.50 as Trump says US will buy diesel from RussiaAsian shares are mixed and oil prices have fallen about $1.50 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers. South Korea's Kospi...

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Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new lawBy Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related US sanctions and tariffs days before they were to take effect under a law he signed last month, including duties on the country's goods and penalties for buying its oil and gas.In an executive order released by the White House on Friday, Trump…

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Trump doubles down after waiving new Russia sanctions, calling it a ‘very good decision’President Donald Trump waived sweeping new sanctions against Russia passed by Congress, arguing in an executive order Friday that the move “is in the national interests of the United States.”

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Trump waives new Russia sanctions passed by Congress, citing ‘national interests’President Donald Trump waived sweeping new sanctions against Russia passed by Congress, arguing in an executive order Friday that the move “is in the natio

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Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions One Week After Diesel DealTrump on Friday signed an executive order setting, but immediately waiving, sweeping new tariffs and sanctions on Russia.

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Trump says he won't impose sanctions on Russia, thwarting CongressPresident Donald Trump said he will not impose many sanctions on Russia that were due to take effect, thwarting Congress' efforts to aid Ukraine.

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