President Donald Trump met with Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates at the White House on Monday, just days after releasing a budget proposal that would impose deep cuts on funding for many of the causes championed by the billionaire philanthropist. White House spokesman Sean Spicer said the two spoke about their “shared commitment to finding and stopping disease outbreaks around the world.”
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Trump drops 220 spots on Forbes list of billionaires
President Donald Trump walks to the White House after arriving on Marine One, Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Washington. Trump is returning from a trip to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla.
Two Ohio Coal-Fired Plants to Close, Deepening Industry Decline
Electricity company Dayton Power & Light said on Monday it would shut down two coal-fired power plants in southern Ohio next year for economic reasons, a setback for the ailing coal industry but a victory for environmental activists. Republican President Donald Trump promised in his election campaign to restore U.S. coal jobs that he said had been destroyed by environmental regulations put into effect by his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama.
How Trump’s Vow To Protect Second Amendment Is Causing Turmoil for Outdoor Retailers
While U.S. President Donald Trump’s vow to “totally” protect the Second Amendment has eased gun owners’ worried minds, his lax stance on firearms is causing a negative impact on the outdoor retail industry. The F.B.I. said it conducted 2.23 million background checks in February, representing a 14% decline from February 2016.
Filmart: Chinese Actors Say Farewell to Hollywood
No longer content to play underdeveloped roles in overstuffed tentpoles, China’s screen talents are turning down L.A. offers in search of bigger paydays, greater exposure and meatier roles at home. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Hong Kong’s A-list talent weren’t considered true superstars until they had made their mark in Hollywood.
House panel wants any evidence Trump’s phones were tapped
President Donald Trump, back center, meets, Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin, second from left, with his wife Merle Bari, left clockwise, Trump, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and his wife Hilary Geary, right, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and his fiancee Scottish actress Louise Linton, together with other members of his cabinet and the White House staff, Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va.
Suspect Arrested After Scaling White House Fence
An intruder carrying a backpack was arrested after scaling a fence around the White House and entering the grounds, the U.S. Secret Service said on Saturday, in the latest breach of security at the president’s official residence. President Donald Trump was inside the White House when the male suspect climbed over the fence on the complex’s South Grounds at 11:38 p.m. on Friday, and uniformed officers arrested him, the Secret Service said in a statement.
Intruder Arrested on White House Grounds
An intruder carrying a backpack entered the White House grounds late Friday and was arrested at an entrance near the part of the building where the president resides, the U.S. Secret Service and CNN said on Saturday. President Donald Trump, who was in the White House at the time, was not in any danger from the security breach, CNN reported, citing an unnamed source.
The timeline for Trump’s NAFTA renegotiation is getting more…
Debate over the effects and future of the NAFTA trade deal have been but one point of contention between Mexico and the US since President Donald Trump took office. There are number of potential sticking points and murky details about any NAFTA renegotiation, but it’s becoming more clear when it could actually go down.
Trump Says `Troubled Person’ Scaled White House Fence Friday
Donald Trump on Saturday thanked the Secret Service for apprehending “a troubled person” who scaled the fence of the White House overnight and was arrested in short order. “Secret Service did a fantastic job last night,” the president told reporters at Trump National Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Virginia.
Trump’s head-spinning shift on the economy has left his supporters behind
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events In this June 1, 2016, photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wears his “Make America Great Again” hat at a rally in Sacramento, Calif. In the opening moments of his presidency, Donald Trump used his inaugural address to paint a picture of a bleak economy, where wealth was consolidated among a cadre of insiders while the Americans he promised to support were left to languish in “carnage.”
Trump Said to Weigh Political Risks of Firing CFPB’s Cordray
Since Donald Trump’s surprise election victory, he’s faced demands from Republican lawmakers to quickly oust the head of a controversial financial regulator. The president indicated this week that he’s proceeding cautiously.
Trump Is Said to Pick Scott Gottlieb as Food and Drug Chief
Scott Gottlieb, a former deputy commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the agency, according to people familiar with the matter. Gottlieb, 44, served in several senior positions at the FDA during the George W. Bush administration.
U.S. Hopes to Launch NAFTA Talks in Just Over 90 Days: Ross
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Friday that he hopes to launch formal talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico in a little over three months, setting in motion a campaign promise made by President Donald Trump. During his election campaign, Trump threatened to pull out of NAFTA, which he views as damaging to U.S. workers, unless it was renegotiated to his liking and reduced the U.S. trade deficit with Mexico.
US firms add 235,000 jobs in Trump’s first month
The figures suggest that the US’ robust jobs market has maintained growth in the first full month under new president Donald Trump. Mr Trump has promised to to create 25 million jobs over 10 years to become “the greatest jobs president… ever”.
Stock Futures Climb Ahead of Highly Anticipated U.S. Jobs Report
Stock futures climb on Friday morning ahead of the release of the February jobs report, the most scrutinized data point of any month. Stock futures climbed Friday morning ahead of the release of the February U.S. jobs report, the most scrutinized data point of any month.
Trump’s Run of Dumb Luck
How quickly Washington forgets. It was only two weeks ago that the biggest story in the nation’s capital was how President Donald Trump’s aides were pressuring the FBI and allies in Congress to shoot down the stories whirling around about his associates’ ties to Russia.
Bill Gross: Don’t be Allured by ‘Trump Bull Market’
Bond investor Bill Gross warned on Thursday that investors should not be tempted into buying high-flying equities and corporate bonds, given the possibility that U.S. President Donald Trump might fail to enact policies that fuel economic growth. Wall Street’s main indexes have rallied since Trump was elected president and remain close to all-time highs, driven by optimism that his policies may stimulate growth in various industries and push share prices even higher.
Why we’re unlikely to find any Russian connection in Trump’s tax returns
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Donald Trump is the first U.S. president since Richard Nixon to shield his tax returns from public view, despite initially saying he would release them. Every week seems to bring yet another revelation about possible relationships between Russia and people close to Donald Trump.
Companies courting lawsuits with worker Twitter crackdown?
On the local scene lately, it seems one of the best ways to disrupt a career is to let your fingers do the talking and tweet remarks that get you in trouble with the boss. Already this year, ABC -7 sportscaster Mark Giangreco was hit with a multiweek suspension without pay for chiding the country’s best known Twitter user, President Donald Trump .
Ex-Utah Governor Huntsman Accepts Trump Offer to Be Ambassador to Russia: Official
Former Utah Republican Governor Jon Huntsman has accepted President Donald Trump’s offer to be ambassador to Russia, an administration official said on Wednesday. The job, which requires Senate confirmation, would put Huntsman in Moscow at a time when U.S.-Russian ties have sunk to a post-Cold War low.
How Donald Trump Could Boost the Price of Gold — Or Crush It Just the Same
Global economic uncertainty, the potential for rising deficits and increased demand are all leading investors to rethink gold and silver as part of their portfolios. Though there’s been little focus on it lately, President Trump has vowed to increase spending on U.S. infrastructure, rebuilding bridges, strengthening the energy grid against cyber attacks and more, in an effort to spur economic growth.
The Government’s Attempts To Regulate The Internet Hit A Huge Five-Year Roadblock
President Donald Trump renominated Republican Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai to serve another five-year term, which appears to signal the administration’s intent on rolling back regulations. “I am deeply honored to have been nominated by President Trump to serve a second term on the Federal Communications Commission,” Pai said in an official statement.
Stock Futures Slide Ahead of a Reading on U.S. Labor Market
Stock futures move lower on Wednesday morning ahead of a reading on the U.S. labor market out before the bell. S&P 500 futures were down 0.06%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slid 0.06%, and Nasdaq futures dropped 0.05%.
‘Disingenuous and absurd’: White House slams resurfaced…
The White House on Tuesday shot down resurfaced reports suggesting President Donald Trump met with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in April, calling the accounts “disingenuous and absurd.” As revisited Tuesday by the liberal-leaning AmericaBlog , a report in the Wall Street Journal last May said Trump and Kislyak interacted at a reception that preceded a foreign-policy speech the then-Republican frontrunner gave at a Washington, DC, hotel.
Ajit Pai Has Been Nominated By President Trump For A Second Term At FCC
President Donald Trump has nominated Ajit Pai, the current chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, for a second term on the commission. President Donald Trump nominated current Federal Communications Chairman Ajit Pai for a second five-year term at the commission, according to a report from Axios .
Kellyanne Conway Gets More Free Media Than Mike Pence and Paul Ryan
If it feels like you’ve seen a ton of Kellyanne Conway on TV lately, it’s because you have. If it feels like you’ve seen a ton of Kellyanne Conway on TV lately, it’s because you have.
Trump renominates FCC Chair Ajit Pai for another five-year term
President Donald Trump has renominated Ajit Pai to serve another term at the Federal Communications Commission, Axios reported today . The move requires Senate approval, but it is basically a formality that ensures Pai will remain on the commission throughout Trump’s four-year term as president.
Wall St Pares Losses as Techs Offset Pharma Decline
President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, for his address to a joint session of Congress. U.S. stocks pared losses late Tuesday morning as a decline in drug stocks, triggered by President Donald Trump’s tweet about lowering drug prices, was countered by gains in technology shares.
Trump Sends Pharma Stocks Down With New Tweet on Drug Prices
President Donald Trump jumped back into the debate over drug pricing on Tuesday, sending pharmaceutical stocks down again with a tweet promising to lower medicine costs for American people. In a tweet shortly before 9 a.m. New York time, Trump said he’s working on a “new system where there will be competition in the drug industry.”
GOP Needs Trump’s Salesmanship to Advance New Obamacare Plan
Republicans in Congress hope a new draft bill released Monday night will jump-start their stalled Obamacare repeal effort, though the most important factor may be how hard President Donald Trump works to sell it to lawmakers. Two House committees released long-awaited draft measures that House Speaker Paul Ryan and GOP leaders negotiated with the White House, and made expedited plans to take up the measures Wednesday.
Exxon Pleases Trump With $20 Billion Shale Export Building Spree
Exxon Mobil Corp.’s $20 billion building spree in the heart of the U.S. chemical and refining industry will create 45,000 jobs and boost U.S. efforts to feed Asian demand, the company’s new leader said. President Donald Trump couldn’t be happier.
Political Risks Grip U.S. Stock ETFs
U.S. equities and stock exchange traded funds retreated Monday as traders took a cautious stance in light of geopolitical risks in East Asia and concerns that the president Donald Trump’s wiretapping accusations could distract from the economic agenda.
As president, Trump seeks answers on his own wiretap mystery
White House Press secretary Sean Spicer walks out of the West Wing of the White House in Washington to speak with members of the media, Monday, March 6, 2017. White House Press secretary Sean Spicer walks out of the West Wing of the White House in Washington to speak with members of the media, Monday, March 6, 2017.
Wall St Dips on Trump Tumult, North Korea Action
U.S. stocks pulled back on Monday in a broad decline as investors grew uneasy over the latest tumult surrounding the Trump administration and geopolitical tensions emanating from North Korea. The S&P 500 has rallied about 11 percent in the wake of President Donald Trump’s victory in November, with investors betting on the implementation of reduced regulations, lower taxes and increased infrastructure spending.
Trump Issues Revised Travel Ban to Address Legal Challenges
President Donald Trump signed an order restricting entry into the U.S. by people from six predominantly Muslim countries, reviving a signature initiative that stalled in the face of court challenges, sparked global protests and prompted dissent by some of his advisers. The directive takes effect March 16 and removes Iraq from an initial list of seven countries whose citizens cannot travel to the U.S. for the next 90 days.
Get Started: Borrowing slows in January as owners take break
Although small business owners say they’re more optimistic, they’re still being cautious when it comes to borrowing. Thomson Reuters and PayNet, which track loans and leases taken out by small companies, say their small business lending index fell 8 percent in January from 134.0 in December.
Trump Not Appointing Government Bureaucrats Could be a Great Thing
President Trump has indicated that his administration’s failure, so far, to nominate people to most Senate-confirmed jobs is deliberate . Trump explained: “When I see a story about ‘Donald Trump didn’t fill hundreds and hundreds of jobs,’ it’s because, in many cases, we don’t want to fill those jobs.
Wall Street Cops Reined In as SEC Braces for Trump Budget Cuts
When Wall Street bond dealmakers congregated in Las Vegas last week for their annual get-together, one group of folks was conspicuously absent: SEC enforcement officials. For years now, they’ve been crashing the marquee event, trying to, somewhat awkwardly, mingle and make industry contacts while sniffing around for their next big case.
Equity Futures Drop as Risk Appetites Hit
U.S. stock futures dropped but Asian shares were resilient on Monday as investors weighed the near-certain prospect of an interest rate hike in the United States this month against news of China’s slower 2017 growth target. Risk appetites also took a hit on rising geopolitical tensions in East Asia, as North Korea fired four ballistic missiles early in the day, while a spat between China and South Korea over missile defense deepened.