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Yahoo Finance Trumponomics Report Card
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Yahoo Finance is tracking the performance of the economy under President Donald Trump, compared with six prior presidents going back to Jimmy Carter. We’ve chosen six key economic indicators that directly affect the well-being of ordinary Americans, with data provided by Moody's Analytics. Know more about our methodology, and click on the article below to read the latest update.
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Reuters•53 minutes agoTrump, Europeans call Saudi account of Khashoggi death inadequate
Saudi Arabia said early on Saturday that Khashoggi, a critic of the country's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, had died in a fight inside the building. Germany called that explanation "inadequate" and questioned whether countries should sell arms to Saudi Arabia, while
- Reuters•7 hours ago
Trump, Europeans call Saudi account of Khashoggi death incomplete
Saudi Arabia said early on Saturday that Khashoggi, a critic of the country's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, had died in a fight inside the building. Germany called that explanation "inadequate" and questioned whether countries should sell arms to Saudi Arabia, while
- CNBC•14 hours ago
Trump blasts Democrats for weak border security as migrant crisis mounts on the US border
President Trump launches another salvo in the immigration debate as Mexico tried to prevent a thousands-strong caravan of Central American migrants from flooding its border.
CNBC•yesterdayTrump calls Khashoggi arrests 'good first step,' adds that he doesn't want to put arms deals at risk
Trump added that he'll work with Congress on what the U.S. response should be, but that he would prefer not to hurt American companies and jobs by cutting billions of dollars in arms sales to the kingdom.
Reuters•yesterdayTrump backs water projects in U.S. West as election nears
Trump signed a presidential memorandum that directs Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to "reduce regulatory burdens" and expedite environmental reviews for projects in the West that provide water for farmers and power generation. Water wars have divided the
- The Fiscal Times•yesterday
Time to Blame Trump for Your Football Team's Lack of Talent?
Fans of the 1-and-5 Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers or New York Giants are already suffering plenty this season, but a new report by Bloomberg News’ Lynnley Browning might depress them even further. The reason: teams paying more to compensate for higher taxes run into salary cap constraints.
- CNBC•yesterday
Trump's tone shifts on Khashoggi, raising the prospect of US sanctions on Saudi Arabia
Trump took a visibly tougher line with Saudi Arabia, and appeared to dismiss the blanket denials coming from Riyadh, where officials insist they know nothing about Khashoggi's disappearance.
Reuters•yesterdayTrump criticized for praising congressman who body-slammed reporter
President Donald Trump reiterated his support for a Montana congressman who body-slammed a reporter last year, even as he came under criticism on Friday from U.S. lawmakers and press organizations. Trump's praise for Greg Gianforte, a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives who pleaded
Reuters•yesterdayTrump to meet heads of Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop at Arizona air base
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet the chief executives of the biggest U.S. defense companies at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona on Friday to discuss how they can source more parts and materials domestically, people familiar with the meeting said on Friday. This is the second presidential
- CNBC•yesterday
Trump's 'opportunity zones' are popular with investors, but they might offer less benefit to voters
Just weeks before the midterm elections, the Trump administration announced details of tax breaks designed to help spur investment in economically distressed neighborhoods. But while investors and real estate developers can expect to see immediate tax benefits from the new rules, it remains to be seen
- Yahoo Finance•yesterday
The Trump economy is slowing, too
The economy is still strong, but the best times may be behind.
- CNBC•yesterday
Trump calls Democrat O'Rourke a 'total lightweight' as he swoops into red Texas to boost Ted Cruz
Trump suggested O'Rourke wants to "turn Texas into Venezuela" — deploying rhetoric he has used in an attempt to portray Democrats as dangerous leftists.
AFP News•yesterdayTrump adviser Bolton to meet Russian leaders
White House National Security Adviser John Bolton will meet with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev on Saturday, he said Friday. Bolton announced the visit to Moscow in a tweet, saying he would "continue discussions that began in Helsinki
Associated Press•yesterdayEuropean, Asian leaders want free trade, push back at Trump
Europe and Asia presented a united front Friday in support of free trade based on international rules and cooperation, starkly underscoring their differences with U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" policy. The meeting comes at a time when Trump is increasingly distancing the
Associated Press•yesterdayEuropean, Asian leaders want free trade, push back at Trump
BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe and Asia presented a united front Friday in support of free trade based on international rules and cooperation, starkly underscoring their differences with U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" policy.
Reuters•yesterdayJudge drops some charges against ex-Trump campaign manager Manafort
U.S. prosecutors on Friday agreed to drop criminal charges against Paul Manafort that a jury deadlocked on earlier this year, as a federal judge set a Feb. 8 date for Manafort's sentencing on charges of bank fraud and filing false tax returns. Prosecutors had favored waiting until Manafort finished
- CNBC•2 days ago
Investor and Trump friend Tom Barrack not going to Saudi conference
This comes after his session was cancelled due to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin dropping out, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter.
- CNBC•2 days ago
Trump ex-campaign boss Paul Manafort shows up to court in a wheelchair, will be sentenced Feb. 8
A federal judge on Friday scheduled a Feb. 8 sentencing date for Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman who was convicted on eight counts of tax and bank fraud. Manafort showed up to the Alexandria, Va. courthouse clad in a prison jumpsuit and sitting in a wheelchair.
Reuters•2 days agoTrump on Twitter (October 19): Mike Pompeo, Texas
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump) The opinions expressed are his own. Reuters has not edited the statements or confirmed their accuracy. @realDonaldTrump : - Congressman Andy Biggs is doing a great job for Arizona
- CNBC•2 days ago
Republicans quiet on Trump's praise for Montana lawmaker Greg Gianforte's assault on reporter
"Any guy that can do a body slam, he's my kind of — he's my guy," Trump said, pantomiming a wrestling move while a packed crowd cheered and applauded during a campaign rally in Montana on Thursday night. GOP lawmakers, including every Republican senator, did not answer CNBC's
- Yahoo Finance•2 days ago
Why the Trump economy may unleash a holiday shopping boom
Executives at V.F. Corp. and PayPal tell Yahoo Finance that the stage is set for a strong holiday shopping season, and the numbers support the claims.
AFP News•2 days agoEurope, Asia back free trade in face of Trump's 'America first'
More than 50 European and Asian leaders backed free trade and the fight against climate change on Friday in a veiled swipe at US President Donald Trump and his increasingly protectionist approach. As disputes fester with Washington, the 12th summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) gave its support
- CNBC•2 days ago
Trump says he supports pre-existing conditions coverage as White House backs lawsuit to scrap it
Amid broadsides from Democrats, Republican lawmakers who have pushed to repeal Obamacare for years are pledging to protect coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
- CNBC•2 days ago
Democrat in a tight NY House race is a Trump critic trying to avoid offending Trump supporters
New York's 22nd District has become a key midterm battleground where the economy and Trump are under scrutiny.
- CNBC•2 days ago
Democrats want to repeal Trump's tax cuts and replace them with payouts for the poor
The measures are significantly more dramatic than some previous Democratic proposals – a reflection of the proximity to the midterm elections and the early interest surrounding the presidential race in 2020.
