Month: August 2017

Futures point to a lower open on Wall Street as investors keep an eye on US politics, oil moves – CNBC

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CNBC Futures point to a lower open on Wall Street as investors keep an eye on US politics, oil movesCNBCU.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Monday, as investors turned their attention to how the oil market was performing after Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc in the U.S. over the weekend. The oil market is expected to be a key talking point …and more » us politics – Google News

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How the US president’s pardon power works – South China Morning Post

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South China Morning Post How the US president's pardon power worksSouth China Morning PostUS President Donald Trump has exercised his pardon power for the first time, using it to pardon former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Here's a look at the president's unique power: Where does the president's pardon power come from? Article II, Section 2 …Trump Arpaio: Top Republican Paul Ryan condemns pardon for sheriffBBC News Why Trump's Pardon of Arpaio Follows Law, Yet Challenges ItNew York TimesUS President Donald Trump's first pardon slammed as 'a slap in the face'Stuff.co.nzReutersall…

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Trump pardons ex-Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio – Reuters

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BBC News Trump pardons ex-Arizona sheriff Joe ArpaioReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday granted a pardon to controversial former Arizona lawman and political ally Joe Arpaio less than a month after he was convicted of criminal contempt in a case involving racial profiling.President Trump pardons controversial sheriff Joe ArpaioBBC News Trump Pardons Joe Arpaio, Who Became Face of Crackdown on Illegal ImmigrationNew York TimesThe President Trump Who Pardons Arpaio May Use Pardons To Block MuellerForbesall 4,903 news articles » us president – Google News

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Right and Left on the Fractures in the Republican Party between President Trump and Congressional Leaders – New York Times

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New York Times Right and Left on the Fractures in the Republican Party between President Trump and Congressional LeadersNew York TimesThat's why we have scoured the internet for political writing from the right and left that you might not have seen. Has this series exposed you to new ideas? Tell us how. Email us at ourpicks@nytimes.com. For an archive of all the Partisan Writing … us politics – Google News

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Most Asia markets gain despite slide on Wall Street as investors focus on Jackson Hole; dollar firms – CNBC

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CNBC Most Asia markets gain despite slide on Wall Street as investors focus on Jackson Hole; dollar firmsCNBC"Markets are trying to get past the noise (and tweets) in U.S. politics, with risk aversion from the day before being traded off for cautious, if not defensive, positioning [at] Jackson Hole," Mizuho Bank Head of Economics and Strategy Vishnu Varathan …and more » us politics – Google News

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