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US inflation held steady last month as tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food

US inflation held steady last month as tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher…

Trump suggests he’ll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine soon into their meeting

Trump suggests he’ll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine soon into their meeting

By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he expected to determine mere moments into his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week whether it would be possible to work out a deal to…

US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies

US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies

By PAUL WISEMAN and DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the…

Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard

Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard

By JOSH BOAK and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s taking over Washington’s police department and activating 800 members of the National Guard in the hopes of reducing crime, even…

US stocks slip as Wall Street braces for an update on inflation

US stocks slip as Wall Street braces for an update on inflation

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights on Monday in Wall Street’s final moves before an upcoming update on inflation. The S&P 500 dipped…

Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard

Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard

By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s placing the Washington, D.C., police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to make the nation’s capital safer. Trump has promised…