Economic News
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Trump interrupts a Cabinet meeting dealing with the Iran war and rising prices to talk Sharpies
President Donald Trump turned an otherwise serious Cabinet meeting into a long Sharpie story, arguing that it shows how he saves government money
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California lawmakers pass bill to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations
The California Senate has voted to rename César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations against the Latino labor icon
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US eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he'll help US farmers impacted by Iran war
The Trump administration says it's eased restrictions on a group of Belarus-linked financial and potash companies
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How the war in Iran is landing with Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll shows that while President Donald Trump maintains deep support among Republicans, he risks frustrating his supporters if the U.S. gets involved in a prolonged war
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EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US but add safeguards
The European Parliament has approved a trade deal between Washington and Brussels but with amendments added to protect European interests should the United States fail to hold up its end of the bargain
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US filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000 but remain at historically healthy levels
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid inched up last week as employers continue to retain workers despite a labor market that has weakened considerably in the past year
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Louisiana's crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workers
Louisiana officials warn that the state's $300 million crawfish industry faces dire economic consequences because of a shortage of temporary seasonal workers via the H-2B visa program
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Trump promises 'bigger majorities' for GOP even as midterm warning signs flash for his party
Republicans face growing political trouble ahead of November's midterm elections as the war in Iran keeps gas prices high and voters worry about living costs
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EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers but will likely contribute to air pollution
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Top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran war
Businesses might be quicker to raise prices in response to the Iran war due to bitter memories of the energy price inflation that broke out after Russia invaded Ukraine
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