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Politics - The Boston Globe

posted onJune 17, 2018
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Article snippet: President Trump is scoring policy victories with surprising efficiency, fulfilling campaign promises and propelling his support among GOP voters.   Only a few months ago, the global economy appeared to be humming, with all major nations growing in unison. Now, the world’s fortunes are imperiled by an unfolding trade war.   President Trump’s lawyers and special counsel Robert Mueller are hurtling toward a showdown.  Among the subjects President Trump apparently didn’t discuss with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was North Korea’s record of dangerous cyberattacks.  Paul Manafort was ordered into custody Friday after a federal judge revoked his house arrest, citing newly filed obstruction of justice charges.   Ethics experts say they are concerned that the president is waiting to decide whether to disclose the gifts he receives, using an apparent loophole in the law.  Ground Game Governor Charlie Baker and Senator Elizabeth Warren both have high approval ratings, but they reached them in very different ways.  Soon-to-open dispensaries say no banks have come forward to provide services.  Kathy Kraninger would take over from her boss, budget director Mick Mulvaney, as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.  Only a few months ago, the global economy appeared to be humming, with all major nations growing in unison. Now, the world’s fortunes are imperiled by an unfolding trade war.   Texas-based Southwest Key Programs Inc. finds itself accused ... Link to the full article to read more

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