Feb 2, 2017

02/02/17: A rocky U.S.-Australia phone call

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The Obama administration had agreed to take in asylum seekers rejected by Australia, a deal that recently led to a contentious phone call between President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. We'll look at what a rift between the two countries means for global trade. Next, we'll explore whether Trump's talk about bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. will translate into actual jobs. Finally, we'll discuss the future of the Environmental Protection Agency amid the Trump administration's efforts to limit its regulatory power.

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May's warm relations with Trump chill EU ties

by Stephen Beard

Feb 2, 2017

The British prime minister, armed with Trump's free trade deal, could get a frosty reception at summit.

British Prime Minister Theresa May with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Jan. 27 in Washington, D.C.

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Amazon takes to the skies

by Andy Uhler

Feb 2, 2017

Amazon plans to build an air cargo hub for its delivery planes. The company will only deliver its own mail for now. But there’s a chance it could be competition for the big mail carriers like UPS and FedEx. Click the above audio player to hear the full story. Stories You Might Like 01/18/2017: ‘Mutually […]

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As Trump vows to cut regulation, Flint’s residents sue EPA for $772 million

by Jed Kim

Feb 2, 2017

About 1,700 residents of Flint, Michigan, are suing the Environmental Protection Agency for $772 million for allegedly mishandling the massive lead contamination in the city’s drinking water. This comes at the same time that the Trump administration is carrying through on promises to limit the EPA’s regulatory power. Will a weaker EPA allow for more […]

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How will we know if Trump's business tweets are translating into jobs?

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 2, 2017

It may take months to see a trend, experts say, and it will be hard to verify using labor data.

President Donald Trump speaks to workers at Carrier air conditioning and heating while in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Dec. 1, 2016.

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After UC Berkeley protests, Trump questions pulling federal funds

by Reema Khrais

Feb 2, 2017

On Wednesday night, protests erupted at the University of California, Berkeley, hours before controversial right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was scheduled to speak. University officials said protests were peaceful until a group of people started lighting fires and smashing windows. The university canceled the speech, citing safety concerns. Then, early Thursday morning, President Donald Trump weighed […]

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Mid-day Update

02/02/17: Anticipating Trump's first jobs report

by Mark Garrison

Feb 2, 2017

We'll look at what to keep notice of in tomorrow's jobs report, which will cover the transition period between the Obama and Trump administrations. Afterward, we'll examine what Theresa May's friendly ties with Donald Trump mean for the U.K.'s relationship with the rest of the European Union. Finally, we'll look at whether Amazon is in a position to rival UPS and FedEx in the delivery space.

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The Obama administration had agreed to take in asylum seekers rejected by Australia, a deal that recently led to a contentious phone call between President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. We’ll look at what a rift between the two countries means for global trade. Next, we’ll explore whether Trump’s talk about bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. will translate into actual jobs. Finally, we’ll discuss the future of the Environmental Protection Agency amid the Trump administration’s efforts to limit its regulatory power.