US manufacturers report fall in orders as growth expectations tumble
Data fuels fears that the economy is losing momentum as tariffs loom
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US says revenue from minerals deal will fuel Ukraine’s postwar growth
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How portable benefits can drive US innovation and job growth
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Trump to sign order to make English official language of US
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Trump to sign executive order making English the official US language
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Trump orders probe into alleged dumping of lumber in US market
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Trump signs executive order designating English as official language of US
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Trump signs executive order designating English official language of US
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Jets expected to release WR Davante Adams if they can't find trade partner: report
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Vikings QB Sam Darnold not expected to get franchise tag as Minnesota makes $40.2 million decision, per report
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Tense moments between Trump, Maine governor on transgender executive order, reporters say
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US not co-sponsoring UN resolution supporting Ukraine: report
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US Marshals Service deputizes Musk's security team: reports
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Two people in US hospitalized with bird flu, CDC reports
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US judge temporarily blocks White House from ordering mass firing of federal workers
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Apple to build AI server manufacturing factory in U.S.
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