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The presidency of Donald Trump began at noon EST on January 20, 2017, when Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States, succeeding Barack Obama.

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Trump Task Force Eyes Crypto Crime
Trump Task Force Eyes Crypto Crime
July 12, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Trump administration has created a new task force that will focus on protecting consumers from one of the biggest fraud threats: crypto coins. Bloomberg noted that...

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US Tariffs Could Hit Retailers Hard
US Tariffs Could Hit Retailers Hard
July 06, 2018  |  Retail

Though tariffs may not be good for American retailers and consumers, according to an expert, some retail segments may be more susceptible to the effects...

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Mnuchin: Strengthen Investment Controls To Protect US Tech
Mnuchin: Strengthen Investment Controls To Protect US Tech
June 27, 2018  |  Investments

Amid the trade war that is still taking shape between the United States and China and the United States and several other countries, Treasury Secretary...

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The Trade War Will Hit Some Retailers Harder Than Others
The Trade War Will Hit Some Retailers Harder Than Others
June 27, 2018  |  Retail

The theory is that a strong U.S. economy — buttressed by record employment and enthused consumer spending — will mean U.S. business can withstand a...

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Trump Backs Off Initial Plan On Chinese Tech Investment Ban
Trump Backs Off Initial Plan On Chinese Tech Investment Ban
June 27, 2018  |  International

In remarks to White House reporters, President Donald Trump said he supports U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s more measured approach to limiting Chinese investments in...

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Mulvaney Ousts 25-Member CFPB Advisory Board
Mulvaney Ousts 25-Member CFPB Advisory Board
June 07, 2018  |  CFPB

Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has ousted the 25 members of the agency’s Consumer Advisory Board. According to CNN, the board...

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Trump Administration Looks To Revive Variable Annuities
Trump Administration Looks To Revive Variable Annuities
May 29, 2018  |  Investments

Variable annuities (VAs), a widely criticized retirement savings product, is coming back thanks to President Donald Trump and his administration, which is gearing up to get rid...

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Gruenberg Declines To Answer On His Future In FDIC
Gruenberg Declines To Answer On His Future In FDIC
May 23, 2018  |  Regulation

As his successor is expected to be confirmed soon, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Martin Gruenberg faced questions about having a future leadership role at...

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Trump Administration To Form New AI Task Force
Trump Administration To Form New AI Task Force
May 11, 2018  |  Artificial Intelligence

The White House has announced the creation of a Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence. The news came as executives from tech companies including Amazon, Google,...

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