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The Latest: S&P 500 falls 2% at the open despite Trump’s tariff pause

The Latest: S&P 500 falls 2% at the open despite Trump’s tariff pause

The European Union’s executive commission said Thursday it will put its retaliatory measures against new U.S. tariffs on hold for 90 days to match President Donald Trump ’s pause on his sweeping new tariffs and leave room for a negotiated solution.
Johnson vows to try again after GOP holdouts block action on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill

Johnson vows to try again after GOP holdouts block action on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — After abruptly halting votes, House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed to try again Thursday to approve a Republican budget framework , having worked into the night to satisfy GOP holdouts who refused to advance trillions of dollars in tax
Trump's tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here's a timeline of how we got here

Trump's tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here's a timeline of how we got here

NEW YORK (AP) — Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. Trump is no stranger to tariffs.
Trump's 'buy' tip on social media before his tariffs pause made money for investors who listened

Trump's 'buy' tip on social media before his tariffs pause made money for investors who listened

NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump offered some financial advice Wednesday morning, stocks were wavering between gains and losses. But that was about to change.
The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs - and then pulled back

The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs - and then pulled back

WASHINGTON (AP) — The stock market was soaring and the sun was shining when President Donald Trump stepped out of the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. Less than two hours earlier, he had retreated from his plans to increase tariffs on many U.S.
FACT FOCUS: Trump misrepresents facts about coal as he signs executive orders to boost its use

FACT FOCUS: Trump misrepresents facts about coal as he signs executive orders to boost its use

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed four executive orders designed to boost the U.S. coal industry, outlining steps to protect coal-fired power plants and expedite leases for coal mining on U.S. land.
TC Energy CEO says Canada can become top LNG supplier to Asia

TC Energy CEO says Canada can become top LNG supplier to Asia

The chief executive of pipeline operator TC Energy says he believes Canada can be the No. 1 exporter of liquefied natural gas to Asia, but political leadership is crucial to making it happen.
Billionaires, trusted allies, media personalities. These are the people Trump picked for top roles

Billionaires, trusted allies, media personalities. These are the people Trump picked for top roles

President Donald Trump prioritized loyalty as he built out a team for his second term, surrounding himself with people who served faithfully in his first administration or who worked on one or more of his three campaigns.
House will consider GOP bill requiring proof of US citizenship for voting, a Trump priority

House will consider GOP bill requiring proof of US citizenship for voting, a Trump priority

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Thursday are expected to take up one of President Donald Trump’s top election-related priorities , legislation that would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections.
Ontario seeks 80 primary care teams for 300,000 patients

Ontario seeks 80 primary care teams for 300,000 patients

TORONTO — Ontario is looking for up to 80 new or expanded primary care teams to serve 300,000 patients, as it plans to build a system that automatically attaches people to a family doctor or nurse practitioner team based on their postal code.