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Public's view on the economy dips for the first time in Trump's presidency
CNN Top Stories
 

Trump slams Danish prime minister's comments on Greenland as "nasty" - CBS Top Stories

Baffled Danes mock Trump after he scraps trip over Greenland - Al Jazeera English

Trump says he spoke to NRA about closing background check loopholes - CBS Top Stories

Trump calls the Danish Prime Minister 'nasty' after she nixes notion of Greenland sale - USA Today Top Stories

Danes react with anger after Trump cancels state visit over Greenland dispute - NBC World News

Trump expressed his support for reinstating Russia into the G7, official says - CNN Top Stories

Trump says he is seriously looking at ending birthright citizenship ? video - The Guardian US News

Trump says other countries need to fight Islamic State - Reuters World News

Scaramucci says he will start and fund a super PAC to 'dismantle' Trump - USA Today Top Stories

Trump says the Fed is the 'only problem' with economy, calls Powell 'a golfer who can't putt' - NBC Top Stories

Trump says he spoke to NRA about closing background check loopholes - CBS US

Donald Trump says he wants Russia to be invited back to the elite G7 club of industrialized countries - USA Today Top Stories

Trump Says Russia Should Be Allowed Into G-7, Moscow Wants Talks To Continue - NPR News

Factbox: Greenland for sale? Why Trump's bid fell through - Reuters World News

Trump says he will push to close background check loopholes for gun buys - Reuters Top Stories

Trump considers payroll tax cut but says economy is "strong" - CBS Top Stories

Factbox: Greenland for sale? Why Trump's bid fell through - Reuters Top Stories

Trump says he is seriously looking at ending birthright citizenship - Reuters Top Stories

Trump calls Danish leader's statement on selling Greenland inappropriate, not nice - Reuters Top Stories

Trump calls Danish PM's response on Greenland 'nasty' - CNN Top Stories

Trump calls Danish leader's statement on selling Greenland nasty - Reuters Top Stories

Trump says other countries will need to fight Islamic State - Reuters World News

Trump says he is seriously looking at ending birthright citizenship - Reuters US News

Trump says he will push to close background check loopholes for gun buys - Reuters US News

Eye Opener: Trump says the U.S. is far from recession - CBS Top Stories

Danish royal family 'surprised,' lawmakers fume as Trump cancels Denmark visit over Greenland - Fox News World

Trump cancels Denmark visit after rebuff over Greenland - Reuters Top Stories

Trump says Jewish people voting Democratic show 'lack of knowledge' or 'great disloyalty' - LA Times US News

Trump says Jewish people voting Democratic show 'lack of knowledge' or 'great disloyalty' - LA Times World News

What a wedding massacre says about Trump's plan to leave Afghanistan - CNN Top Stories

Trump again says he's looking 'seriously' at birthright citizenship despite 14th Amendment - CNN Top Stories

Mexico says concerned over Trump plan for longer detention of migrant children - Reuters Top Stories

Trump says he had to 'take China on,' regardless of short-term impact on U.S. economy - Reuters Top Stories

Trump calls Danish PM's rebuff of Greenland idea 'nasty' as trip cancellation stuns Danes - Reuters World News

Trump calls Danish PM's rebuff of Greenland idea 'nasty' as trip cancellation stuns Danes - Reuters Top Stories

Mexico says concerned over Trump plan for longer detention of migrant children - Reuters US News

Fact check: Trump makes at least 11 false claims to reporters, including two about Greenland - CNN Top Stories

Trump postpones Denmark trip after Prime Minister refuses to discuss sale of Greenland - CNN Top Stories

Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland - CBS World

Russia, on Trump idea for G7 return, says show us the proposals: Ifax - Reuters World News

Trump cancels Denmark visit over Greenland spat - BBC World

Trump cancels Denmark visit after rebuff over Greenland - Reuters World News

Revealed: emails raise ethical questions over Trump official's role in gas project - The Guardian US News

A sudden cascade of events is challenging Trump's boasts of an unprecedented American winning streak - CNN Top Stories

Trump or Europe? UK's Johnson to sample post-Brexit reality at G7 summit - Reuters World News

Child migrants to be held in detention longer under new Trump administration rule - Reuters US News

The Trump administration announces plans to replace a decades-old agreement on holding undocumented kids - CNN Top Stories

Trump or Europe? UK's Johnson to sample post-Brexit reality at G7 summit - Reuters Top Stories

Trump accuses Jewish Democrat voters of 'great disloyalty' - BBC World

Danish PM reacts to cancelled Trump visit: 'preparations were in full swing' - video - The Guardian US News

Jew-baiting is part of the Trump playbook. It's a feature, not a bug | Lloyd Green - The Guardian US News

Trump administration to lift limit on how long it can detain migrant families - NBC Top Stories

Trump cements stance on wide-ranging background checks in call with NRA boss - CNN Top Stories

Trump admin announces rule that could limit legal immigration over use of public benefits - CNN Top Stories

Trump draws U.S. backlash on Jews' disloyalty comments - Reuters US News

Trump sparks backlash by accusing Jews who vote for Democrats of 'great disloyalty' - Reuters Top Stories

Buoyed By Fresh Support, Rep. Al Green Plans New Call To Impeach Trump - NPR News

Public's view on the economy dips for the first time in Trump's presidency - CNN Top Stories

Republicans explore challenging Trump in 2020 primaries ? live - The Guardian US News

G7 or G5? Trump and Johnson add unpredictability to French summit - Reuters World News

Trump administration unveils rule to detain migrant families for longer - CBS US

G7 or G5? Trump and Johnson add unpredictability to French summit - Reuters Top Stories

Trump visits Louisville, London bus attack, 'McCafé It Forward': 5 things to know Wednesday - USA Today Top Stories

Trump offers help as UK's Johnson asks Merkel to budge on Brexit - Reuters World News

Trump spoke with the NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre before appearing to rethink gun background checks, reports say - USA Today Top Stories

Coal workers fight for benefits as industry struggles under Trump - NBC Top Stories

Trade war fears swirl as Trump vows to 'take China on' ?- business live - The Guardian US News

Trump accuses Jewish Americans of ?disloyalty? for voting Democratic, in antisemitic trope - The Guardian World News

Trump offers help as UK's Johnson asks Merkel to budge on Brexit - Reuters Top Stories

Trump draws U.S. backlash on Jews' disloyalty comments - Reuters Top Stories

Trump expected to end illegal-immigrant family loophole; Missing firefighters search at critical stage - Fox News US

No one votes to be despised. Democrats' messaging may swing my ballot to Trump - USA Today Top Stories

Trump heaps pressure on Fed and its chairman Powell to cut rates - Reuters Top Stories

Child migrants to be held in detention longer under new Trump administration rule - Reuters Top Stories

Trump is a man in search of a message on gun control - NBC Top Stories

Trump imposes rule allowing U.S. to detain migrant families indefinitely - Reuters US News

Families, lawmakers urge Trump administration to give TPS status to Venezuelans - NBC Top Stories

What is the Flores settlement that the Trump administration has moved to end? - CNN US

Environmental groups sue Trump administration over changes to Endangered Species Act - USA Today Top Stories

Trump thanks conspiracy theorist for defending his comments about Jewish Democrats - CNN Top Stories

In Netanyahu's hour of need, Trump is nowhere to be seen - CNN Top Stories

Trump makes student loan cancellation automatic for disabled vets - CNN Top Stories

Opinion: Trump adds Jews to his hit parade of hatred - CNN Top Stories

U.S. farmers, lawmakers dial up pressure on Trump over biofuel policy - Reuters US News

Trump admin avoids calling trans woman 'she' in Supreme Court brief - NBC Top Stories

Trump signs order to eliminate student loan debt for disabled vets - NBC Top Stories

'I am the Chosen One': with boasts and insults, Trump sets new benchmark for incoherence - The Guardian US News

Trump naysayers want to see what the mood is in New Hampshire - CBS Top Stories

Nikki Haley bats down idea of being Trump's 2020 VP pick: 'Vice President Pence has been a dear friend of mine for years' - CNN Top Stories

Pete Buttigieg: NRA has Donald Trump 'by the… base' on background checks - USA Today Top Stories

Trump administration to appeal ruling blocking price disclosure for drug ads - Reuters US News

Buttigieg knocks Trump on background checks: The NRA, "they have him by the ... base" - CNN Top Stories

2020 Daily Trail Markers: Republican rivals consider challenging Trump in 2020 - CBS Top Stories

Trump attacks Ford Motor for not backing fuel economy rollback - Reuters US News

From left to right, Israelis are rattled by recent moves by Netanyahu and Trump - LA Times US News

From left to right, Israelis are rattled by recent moves by Netanyahu and Trump - LA Times World News

Trump quotes conspiracist likening him to God - CNN Top Stories

Trump retreats on stronger background checks - CBS US

Trump aims to end child detention limits - CBS World

Trump administration to automatically forgive the student debt of permanently disabled veterans - Washington Post US

Parkland father slams Trump on guns - CNN Top Stories

Buttigieg: Trump was reminded who's in charge after NRA call - CNN Top Stories

Tourism to Cuba plunges after Trump's tightening of travel ban: data - Reuters World News

Trump attacks Ford Motor for not backing fuel economy rollback - Reuters Top Stories

What is the Flores settlement that the Trump administration has moved to end? - CNN Top Stories

Trump refers to another woman as 'nasty,' this time the Danish PM - CNN Top Stories

Trump addresses veterans in Kentucky ? live stream - CBS Top Stories

Trump imposes rule allowing U.S. to detain migrant families indefinitely - Reuters Top Stories

New Trump Policy Would Permit Indefinite Detention Of Migrant Families, Children - NPR News

Three ways Trump wants to juice US economy - BBC World

Jews tweet 'disloyal to Trump' after Trump calls them disloyal - Al Jazeera English

Trump promotes claim that he is ‘King of Israel’ as Jewish people tweet #DisloyalToTrump - USA Today Top Stories

Trump leaves White House for Kentucky ? live stream - CBS Top Stories

Trump accuses Danish prime minister of making "nasty" remark - CBS Top Stories

Trump admin weighs letting states, cities deny entry to refugees approved for resettlement in U.S. - NBC Top Stories

Trump on the trade war with China: 'I am the chosen one' since 'somebody had to do it' - USA Today Top Stories

Trump doubles down on claim that Jewish Democrats are 'disloyal' ? video - The Guardian US News

U.S. farmers, lawmakers dial up pressure on Trump over biofuel policy - Reuters Top Stories

Trump retweets quote calling him "second coming of God" - CBS US

Trump signs memo to eliminate student loan debt for disabled vets - CBS US

Outlook Uncertain On Gun Policy As Trump Signals Openness ? With NRA In His Ear - NPR News

Democrats condemn Trump move to extend migrant detentions - CBS Top Stories

Dems cite whistleblower claim of possible improper 'influence' in Trump tax audit - NBC Top Stories

Trump doubles down on calling Jewish Democrats 'disloyal' to Israel - NBC Top Stories

Trump administration moves to end limits on child detention - Al Jazeera English

Trump raises pressure on Federal Reserve to cut interest rates - The Guardian US News

Trump sparks backlash by accusing Jews who vote for Democrats of 'great disloyalty' - Reuters US News

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#2
Hong Kong protesters stage sit-in to mark vicious attack
CNN World News
 

Hong Kong protests spread to subway as bank warns of economic fallout - Reuters Top Stories

Hong Kong protesters gather at mob-attack subway as bank warns of economic fallout - Reuters World News

Op-Ed: Why so many Chinese students can't understand the Hong Kong protests - LA Times World News

Hong Kong protests planned for mob-attack subway as bank warns of economic fallout - Reuters World News

Op-Ed: Why so many Chinese students can't understand the Hong Kong protests - LA Times US News

Hong Kong protesters gather at mob-attack subway as bank warns of economic fallout - Reuters Top Stories

Hong Kong protesters clash with police, angry at lack of prosecutions after subway mob attack - Reuters World News

Hong Kong protesters angry at lack of prosecutions after subway mob attack - Reuters Top Stories

Hong Kong protesters clash with riot police at metro station - The Guardian World News

Hong Kong police in standoff with protesters after sit-in - Al Jazeera English

Hong Kong protesters stage sit-in to mark vicious attack - CNN World News

Frontline view: Making the case for violence in Hong Kong protests - Reuters World News

Hong Kong protesters stage sit-in to mark vicious attack - CNN Top Stories

Hong Kong protesters form barricades, use fire extinguishers to block police - NBC World News

Frontline view: Making the case for violence in Hong Kong protests - Reuters Top Stories

China says detains employee of British consulate in Hong Kong - Reuters World News

Alibaba postpones up to $15 billion Hong Kong listing amid protests: sources - Reuters Top Stories

Hong Kong: China confirms detention of UK consulate worker - BBC Top Stories

Alibaba to delay second listing in Hong Kong - CNN Top Stories

Exclusive: Alibaba postpones up to $15 billion Hong Kong listing amid protests: sources - Reuters Top Stories

China says worker at British consulate in Hong Kong detained in China - Reuters World News

China says detains employee of British consulate in Hong Kong - Reuters Top Stories

Hundreds of demonstrators in Hong Kong are getting protest tattoos - CNN Top Stories

Alibaba to delay second listing in Hong Kong - CNN World News

'Missing' British Hong Kong consulate employee detained in China for violating 'public order': officials - Fox News World

Hong Kong protest moves peacefully to mob-attack subway - Reuters Top Stories

Canada's Trudeau says won't back down in dispute with China, urges restraint in Hong Kong - Reuters World News

Woman describes protesting in Hong Kong - CNN US

Banks in Hong Kong condemn violence, urge restoration of 'harmony' - Reuters Top Stories

Hong Kong protest moves peacefully to mob-attack subway - Reuters World News

Hong Kong protest moves to mob-attack subway as bank warns of economic fallout - Reuters Top Stories

China detains employee of Britain's Hong Kong mission, UK urged to act - Reuters World News

China confirms detention of UK's Hong Kong consulate employee - Al Jazeera English

Banks in Hong Kong condemn violence, urge restoration of 'harmony' - Reuters World News

If China prevails in Hong Kong, religious freedom could be the first right to disappear - USA Today Top Stories

China detains employee of Britain's Hong Kong mission, UK urged to act - Reuters Top Stories

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#3
Brexit: Boris Johnson prepares to visit Berlin as minister struggles to defend his 'collaboration' jibe - live news
The Guardian World News
 

Merkel aims to work out friction-free Brexit with British PM - Reuters Top Stories

Budge on Brexit, British PM Johnson to tell Merkel in Berlin - Reuters World News

Merkel gives Brexit ultimatum to Johnson - CNN Top Stories

Merkel gives Brexit ultimatum to Johnson - CNN World News

Trump offers help as UK's Johnson asks Merkel to budge on Brexit - Reuters Top Stories

Budge on Brexit, British PM Johnson to tell Merkel in Berlin - Reuters Top Stories

Merkel gives Johnson 30 days to find solution to avoid no-deal Brexit - The Guardian World News

Merkel aims to work out friction-free Brexit with British PM - Reuters World News

Trump offers help as UK's Johnson asks Merkel to budge on Brexit - Reuters World News

Johnson and Macron to hold ?frank? Brexit talks in Paris - The Guardian World News

Protesters cry 'stop Brexit' as UK PM Johnson meets Merkel in Berlin - Reuters Top Stories

Germany's Merkel gives Britain 30 days to find last-minute Brexit solution - Reuters World News

Germany's Merkel gives Britain 30 days to find last-minute Brexit solution - Reuters Top Stories

UK's Johnson sees ample scope for Brexit deal if backstop goes - Reuters World News

UK's Johnson sees ample scope for Brexit deal if backstop goes - Reuters Top Stories

German president: Reopening Brexit talks on backstop unlikely - Reuters Top Stories

Just as in 1914, the Brexit buildup is making calamity feel inevitable | Rafael Behr - The Guardian US News

Air traffic will not collapse on Brexit - German junior minister - Reuters World News

Majority of Britons say any Brexit deal should be put to referendum: poll - Reuters World News

Brexit: Boris Johnson prepares to visit Berlin as minister struggles to defend his 'collaboration' jibe - live news - The Guardian World News

France now sees 'no deal' as baseline Brexit scenario: Elysee source - Reuters World News

France now sees 'no deal' as baseline Brexit scenario: Elysee source - Reuters Top Stories

UK's Corbyn invites lawmakers to meet next week to discuss how to stop no-deal Brexit - Reuters Top Stories

Germany readies for possible realities, such as disorderly Brexit - Reuters Top Stories

Germany readies for possible realities, such as disorderly Brexit - Reuters World News

No-deal Brexit stockpiling counterproductive, hospitals will have what they need: UK minister - Reuters Top Stories

No-deal Brexit stockpiling counterproductive, hospitals will have what they need: UK minister - Reuters World News

Air traffic will not collapse on Brexit - German junior minister - Reuters Top Stories

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Jair Bolsonaro accuses NGOs of setting fire to Amazon rainforest
The Guardian World News
 

Igniting global outrage, Brazil's Bolsonaro baselessly blames NGOs for Amazon fires - Reuters World News

Amazon burning: Brazil reports record surge in forest fires - Al Jazeera English

Brazil's Bolsonaro says NGOs may be setting fire to Amazon forest - Reuters World News

Brazil's Bolsonaro says NGOs may be setting fire to Amazon forest - Reuters Top Stories

Jair Bolsonaro accuses NGOs of setting fire to Amazon rainforest - The Guardian World News

Without evidence, Brazil's Bolsonaro claims NGOs may be burning the Amazon - Reuters Top Stories

Without evidence, Brazil's Bolsonaro claims NGOs may be burning the Amazon - Reuters World News

Jair Bolsonaro claims NGOs may be setting Amazon rainforest on fire ? video - The Guardian World News

Staggering number of fires ravaging Amazon rainforest - NBC World News

Amazon burning: NGOs dispute Bolsonaro's claim they started fires - Al Jazeera English

Amazon fires: President Jair Bolsonaro blames NGOs - BBC World

Scientist who called out Bolsonaro on Amazon deforestation is fired - CNN Top Stories

Amazon rainforest burning at a record rate - CNN Top Stories

Amazon fires: Record number burning in Brazil rainforest - space agency - BBC World

Amazon rainforest burning at a record rate - CNN World News

Smoke from Amazon wildfires plunges Sao Paulo into darkness in middle of day - Fox News World

Tens Of Thousands Of Fires Ravage Brazilian Amazon, Where Deforestation Has Spiked - NPR News

Spike in wildfires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest - BBC Top Stories

Record number of wildfires burn in Amazon rainforest - CBS US

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