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President Trump tries to refocus on the economy
President Trump is giving a speech about the economy Tuesday in Detroit after weeks of drifting away from the subject. We discuss how the White House is responding to voters’ concerns about stubbornly high prices and Trump’s growing pressure campaign against the Federal Reserve. ... Show More
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