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Suit seeks to stop Trump from naming acting director of CFPB

by Marketplace Contributor
Nov 27, 2017
Leandra English, who was named interim director of the CFPB by its outgoing director, filed a lawsuit Sunday night.
President Donald Trump arrives for a meeting with House Republicans at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 16.
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For its tax plan to succeed, the GOP may need a better pitch to the middle class

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 8, 2017
Elections, it’s been said, have consequences, and last night’s local contests were no exception. The Republican losses come at an awkward time in the politics of the American economy — specifically, the tax overhaul plan the GOP’s trying to get through Congress. And even more specifically, in light of the results last night, making the […]
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Who's next to head the Federal Reserve?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Sep 7, 2017
Gary Cohn, Trump's top economic adviser, is out of the running.
A view of the Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C.
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Is tying Harvey disaster relief to the debt ceiling opportunistic?

by Kimberly Adams and Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 6, 2017
Linking the two could make raising the debt limit more palatable to Congress, but it puts off a painful conversation about spending cuts.
Rain from Hurricane Harvey falls on a Texas and U.S. flag on Aug. 26, 2017, in Texas City, Texas.
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Charities are canceling their big events at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 21, 2017
What does this means for Trump's businesses?
President Donald Trump walks down the stairs after arriving on Air Force One at the Palm Beach International Airport to spend part of the weekend at Mar-a-Lago resort on February 17, 2017 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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At the 200-day mark, Trump is still behind on nominations

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Aug 7, 2017
President Trump has been in office for 200 days, and is far behind on nominees, including key positions that would give businesses clarity on patient policies.
President Donald Trump walks off the stage after his campaign rally at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena on August 3 in Huntington, West Virginia. 
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Is there really a political divide between people who leave their hometowns and those who stay?

by Marketplace Staff
Jun 22, 2017
We asked, you answered.
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Silicon Valley CEOs meet with Trump for second tech summit

by Adam Allington
Jun 19, 2017
Has the relationship soured as the president takes unpopular positions?
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Read our full conversation with George Lakoff on "your brain on Trump"

by Jennie Josephson
Apr 18, 2017
The professor emeritus of cognitive science and linguistics explains how your brain responds to President Trump's language.
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President Trump might withhold ACA subsidy payments

by Andy Uhler
Apr 13, 2017
Trump said he wants Democrats to negotiate on health care.
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