Trump hails ‘wonderful new trade deal’ with Mexico and Canada – Trending Stuff

11th-hour agreement ends months of dispute between the US and its closest neighbours The US, Canada and Mexico have reached a deal to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta), ending months of bitter dispute between the worlds largest …

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Democrats vow to ramp up the pressure on Pompeo – Trending Stuff

Washington (CNN)Armed with the power to set the agenda and, if needed, issue subpoenas, House Democrats plan to ramp up the pressure on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo following the midterm elections as they seek substantive answers related to the …

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Trump mocking losers like ‘dancing on somebody’s grave’ – Trending Stuff

Washington (CNN)Retiring Rep. Ryan Costello criticized President Donald Trump on Wednesday for chastising Republicans who didn’t support him and had lost their midterm elections during his freewheeling news conference Wednesday. “And he didn’t take that opportunity to do that,” Costello …

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Feds are ‘trying to silence’ the kids suing the Trump administration over global warming – Trending Stuff

(CNN)The “climate kids” were back on the steps of a federal courthouse in Oregon on Monday. But their case against the United States government, alleging violations of their constitutional rights to a safe and livable atmosphere in the face of …

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Kim Jong Un tests ‘high-tech’ weapon in message to the US – Trending Stuff

Seoul (CNN)North Korea has tested a “newly developed ultramodern” weapon in an event supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, state media said Friday, amid faltering nuclear disarmament negotiations with the United States. “He’s tiptoeing towards a more aggressive posture in …

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Donald Trump forfeited the moral authority of his presidency from day one – Trending Stuff

(CNN)President Donald Trump forfeited the moral authority of the presidency from his first day in office. The issue has not been that Trump doesn’t know about this important presidential role — for our commander in chief to stand as a …

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Are Trump and Xi on the brink of a new Cold War? – Trending Stuff

Beijing, China (CNN)There is growing realization — and fear — among Chinese officials in Beijing that US President Donald Trump could be serious in his promise to upend the types of bilateral relations they have become accustomed to in the …

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Michael’s death toll rises to 17, including 8 in Florida – Trending Stuff

(CNN)The devastation left by Hurricane Michael in several states is still coming into focus, with coastal Florida cities destroyed beyond recognition, and homes, businesses and agriculture torn or swamped from Georgia to Virginia. “I expect the fatality count to rise …

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