Puerto Ricans worry over new Trump order designating English as U.S. official language

The president's upcoming executive order making English the official U.S. language reignites a debate over what changes could take place in the Spanish-speaking U.S. territory, especially if Puerto Rico becomes a state.

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Trump to Sign Order Designating English as Official Language of the U.S.

The order is expected to be largely symbolic but would be a victory for America’s English-only movement, which has long had ties to efforts to reduce immigration and restrict bilingual education.
The New York Times - 4h
Trump to sign an executive order making English the official U.S. language

Trump is expected to sign an executive order aimed at making English the official language of the U.S., according to a White House official.
NBC News - 11h
Trump to sign order making English the official U.S. language

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order making English the official language of the United States.
CNBC - 9h
Trump to sign order to make English official language of US

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, rescinding policies that require federal agencies to provide language assistance ...
The Hill - 11h
Trump plans to sign executive order making English the official language

The U.S. has never had an official language, though many states have designated English.
CBS News - 10h
Trump to sign executive order making English the official US language

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, according to a White House official.
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Consumer sentiment sours as worries grow over outlook for U.S. economy

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The Consumer Sentiment Index hit its lowest reading since November 2023.
Inc. - Feb. 21

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