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Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One

Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One

 President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft. The Qatari government denied that a final decision had been made.
by The Associated Press

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The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war

The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war

American levies on Chinese goods will drop from at least 145 percent to 30 percent for an initial period of 90 days, while Chinese levies are set to fall from at least 125 percent to 10 percent on American goods.
by Willem Marx and Emily Feng

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VA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations

VA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations

As the Department of Veterans Affairs tries to meet President Trump's goal of cutting 15 percent of staff, vets are concerned there won't be enough doctors and nurses.
by Katya Mendoza and Quil Lawrence

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U.S. and China begin talks amid tensions over Trump's tariff war

U.S. and China begin talks amid tensions over Trump's tariff war

The meetings between top U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva represent the first potential efforts to end a trade war that has frazzled financial markets.
by Willem Marx

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