Edward Lawrence
@EdwardLawrence

White House Correspondent for @FOXBusiness. Also seen on @FOXNews EMMY Award Winner. 5x Marathoner Sits in the Steak Sauce seat at Fed Work Twitter: @NewsEdward

 Washington, DC
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Joined December 2008
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Martin Sheen told me he will be on the campaign trail with Vice President Harris. #Election
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In letter to Congress President Donald Trump calls TikTok a threat to national security because the data the app collects. The letter says: “This data collection threatens to allow the Chinese Communist Party access to Americans' personal and proprietary information...” #TikTok
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The letter adds: “potentially allowing China to track the locations of Federal employees and contractors, build dossiers of personal information for blackmail, and conduct corporate espionage.” #TikTok #POTUS
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Administration sources say they believe China is under reporting the number of #coronavirus cases by at least 100,000 in China. Also sources say the administration believes China is "severely" under reporting the number of deaths from the virus.
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The cast of Ted Lasso just walked in the White House Briefing Room.
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Exclusive: About to interview @SecScottBessent after a tour of the new eVAC facility in Sumter, SC. The plant built over the past 18 months will process rare earth materials into heavy magnets to remove supply chains from China. Production starts this week. #RareEarths #Treasury
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White House Press Secretary says 104% additional tariffs went into effect at noon eastern time because China has not removed it's retaliation. The 104% additional tariff will be collected starting tomorrow April 9th. #trade #Tariffs #POTUS #china
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Fmr CIA Dir Brennan handwritten notes say he briefed President Obama on "alleged approval by Hillary Clinton on July 26, 2016 of a proposal from one of her foreign policy advisors to vilify Donald Trump by stirring up a scandal claiming interference by Russian security services."
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Sources in Chinese Government say Chinese were waiting on the #MuellerReport to see if it would damage President Trump. Now that they believe it will not hurt the President they are more serious about a deal &went farther than before in trade talks #China #Trade @realDonaldTrump
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On the stop over coming back from Ukraine Sec Scott Bessent signed the welcome book at the Shannon Airport in Ireland. His message under Former Secretary Antony Blinken’s message right to the point. #Treasury #America #POTUS #Trump
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Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) from Sherman Oaks filed Articles of Impeachment in House Bill 438 against President Donald Trump on Wed. (1/2)
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President Biden leaned in & grabbed my wrist when I asked him if Bidenomics will continue under Vice President Harris. He said that is up to her, but he told me the economy is working, “haven’t you heard?”. #Bidenomics Also here Martin Sheen, Melissa Fitzgerald, & Mary McCormack
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President Joe Biden tripped and caught himself as he boarded Air Force One in Poland. The President is now on his way back to the White House. #POTUS #GeraldFord
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President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID again this morning. #POTUS
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The White House Press Secretary calling on my son at the kids briefing. After the briefing he tried out the podium. #WhiteHouse
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11-yr old Frank asked if he could mow South Lawn. White House said yes. POTUS surprised him today, "this is frank he's going to be famous"
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Rep Sherman says it "seems likely" the Pres has something to hide relating to the Russians. (2/2) #POTUS
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Nope don’t know yet. #Election2020
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On CPI Inflation: White House Official telling me they expect headline inflation will be elevated because gas prices were 8.5% were greater in April than May. The White House Official says that will seep into CORE inflation through airline tickets because of the price of jet fuel
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Jared Kushner just walked in for the meeting with Canada. The Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs is not here. She is late. #NAFTA
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe just told @MariaBartiromo U.S. paused weapons shipments AND intelligence to Ukraine in the fallout of meeting in the Oval Office. Ratcliffe says he looks forward to lifting the pause and working with Ukraine towards peace following the letter to POTUS
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President Donald Trump just sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi saying her trip to Brussels, Egypt, and Afghanistan has been postponed. She and other lawmakers are on the bus already to go to the airport. #POTUS
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Mexican President writes letter to House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal giving regards to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and asking for USMCA to be ratified "as soon as possible." #USMCA #Trade waysandmeans.house.gov/sites…
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The Department of Defense released a picture of the Chinese spy airship that floated over the United States. This is from the U-2 plane that flew by the airship. (Pic from Defense Department) #China #U2 #ChineseSpyBalloon
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A trade source tells me this is a historic day. US & China agree to a Phase One deal on Paper. The source says Chinese verbally agree to buy $50b in agriculture, but that will not be in writing. The source says the deal includes intellectual property protections. #China #Trade
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Twitter suspended Customs & Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan's account for tweet about the wall &who he says a wall will keep out of the US. This comes one day after CEO Jack Dorsey faced Senate Commerce Committee & admitted failures in how Twitter manages restrictions
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Trade Sources say Chinese Vice Premier told US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer & Treasury Sec Mnuchin there is nothing more he can do. He told them now it’s up to President Trump and President Xi to work this out. Tariffs will increase as of now. #China #Trade
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Congressional sources tell me the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act has been delivered to the White House. We are told the President is expected to sign the bill #China #HongKong #POTUS
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DNI Radcliffe declassified this intelligence on the eve of tomorrow's testimony by Former FBI Director James Comey. #Comey #Russia #Clinton #Declassified
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President Donald Trump just signed 3 Executive Orders putting tariffs in Canada, Mexico, and China. One EO per country. Canada and Mexico have 25% tariffs, except energy from Canada. Canadian energy is tariffed at 10%. China has a 10% tariff across the board on products #Tariffs
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Chinese Trade Sources tell us that China expects 10% tariffs on an additional $300 billion will be added Sept 1st. Those sources also say China expects that 10% to go to 25% because China will stand firm and not buy US Agriculture. #China #Trade
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Police at Chris Brown’s house to question him about possibly assaulting a woman. Brown won’t come out & responded: nitter.app/seantrendy_/status/770…
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President Joe Biden had a long walk to get to the podium at the facility in Philadelphia. He tripped on his way up the stairs at the end of his walk. #POTUS #Trip
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Doing the fly over for the Army Navy game. The fighter jets flying low and slow over DC. #ArmyNavy
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White House Press Secretary announces this is the 500th White House Briefing under President Biden. #WhiteHouse @PressSec
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Facebook and Instagram pages for President Donald Trump are up, but he is not allowed to post. #POTUS
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the real reason @realDonaldTrump put tariffs on Canada is to collapse the Canadian economy to make it easier to annex Canada as the 51st state. #POTUS #Canada #Tariff
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will not likely have any trade deals in place by April 9th to avoid the retaliatory tariffs going into place. #tariffs #trade #POTUS
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Chinese sources say Departments in China to start “decoupling” from the reliance on the US. The Chinese want to get items they need from other sources or make them in China. This is a step up in the trade tensions. #China #Trade
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White House will not participate in Impeachment Hearings next week. Letter from White House attorney attached. #Impeachment #POTUS
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The source says a signing ceremony will not happen with President Xi. There will be a rollout of the agreement by the White House Friday. The Chinese have requested that the language of the never be made public. #China #Trade
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President Trump comes into the White House Briefing room for the second time in his Presidency to answer questions. #POTUS
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Two Administration sources familiar with the talks are telling me President Trump is working on larger trade deals with countries and that is why it’s taking longer to hear announcements.  The sources say these deals are not just about lowering tariffs but greater deals. #Trade
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Chinese trade sources: #China wants all tariffs rolled back as phases of the #trade deals are completed. Those sources say the US offered to roll back some tariffs but want to keep majority in place until the Chinese reach certain milestones after the full trade deal is completed
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I just confirmed that trade talks with the Chinese will continue tomorrow. #China #Trade
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Chinese Vice Premier Liu He has cancelled his trip to Washington this week for trade talks following a tweet by President Donald Trump threatening more tariffs because the talks have moved too slowly. #China #Trade #Breaking
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The last penny has been minted. There are still 300 billion pennies in circulation and the U.S. Treasurer tells me we will not run out. #USMint225
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Trade sources say the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Vice Premier Liu He they have about four weeks until just about everything else China imports into the US gets a 25% tariff. The President says that is $325Billion worth of items. #China #Trade
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President Trump signing the bill ending the ban on gas cars from being sold in California after 2035.
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FOX News @JacquiHeinrich obtained data showing that HHS has more than 8600 unaccompanied minors in their care.. The minors came across the southern border illegally. #Children #IllegalImmigration
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The dinner breaking up. The Vice Premier Liu He leaves first. The Treasury Secretary & US Trade Representative. They stopped on the way out bumping into the Japanese Ambassador to the US. Talking with him in the door for about 5 minutes. #Trade #China #Japan
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Angelina Jolie just walked into the White House with one of her kids. #WhiteHouse
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Chinese state media is saying President Xi talked with President Trump today. I am tracking this down from the White House to verify. #Xi #POTUS
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POTUS just got his booster. #POTUS
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"...and Russian hackers hampering U.S. elections as a means of distracting the public from her use of a private mail server." Intelligence Community does not know accuracy of allegation, but still referred for investigation #Russia #Clinton #Comey #Declassified
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Vice Premier Liu He arriving for the 11th round of face to face talks. At this point there seven hours before $200B of Chinese imports get tariffs raised from 10% to 25%. Reading body language there were smiles with Lighthizer & Mnuchin our to greet him. #China #Trade
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Sept 7, 2016 US Intelligence Officials forwarded an investigative referral to Comey & Fmr Deputy Peter Strzok about "U.S. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's approval of a plan concerning U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump..." #Russia #Clinton #Comey #Declassified
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Celine Dion sang new tracks for her new album at the Palms Recording Studio inside @Palms in Las #Vegas. (Pic by @denisetruscello)
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Full Chinese delegation just arrived at their hotel in Washington, DC for face to face talks. It is the largest delegation the Chinese have sent for face to face talks. It includes entire offices for Depts that oversee enforcement for intellectual property rights. #China #Trade
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A spokesperson for the Vice President says he was called back to the White House, but that it was not due to an emergency. The Vice President canceled his event in New Hampshire. Air Force 2 has been turned around back to DC. #Developing
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Crypto working group established by Executive Order today will have David Sacks as the Chairman. He is President Trump’s AI & Crypto Czar. He will do his first one on one interview today live at 5p ET / 2p PT on FOX Business. I am guest hosting for Elizabeth MacDonald. #Crypto
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The FBI is telling FOX News they are on heightened alert over cyber attacks. A Homeland Security Official tells FOX News the threat of a cyber attack is “active” and banks are in play. They have not seen an attack, but are monitoring. #Cyber #Russia
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President Biden on his way to Chicago to pass the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris without receiving a single primary vote. The President did not stop to talk. #Election #POTUS #VPOTUS
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Picture from the White House pool. Waiting on President Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un to shake hands in Singapore. #Summit #NorthKorea #POTUS
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The unofficial results of the latest vote for House Speaker.. Jeffries 212 McCarthy 201 Donalds 20 Present 1
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Peter Navarro on Lous Dobbs “There is no agreement at this time to remove any of the existing tariffs as a condition of the Phase One deal. And the only person who can make that decision is President Donald J. Trump. And it's as simple as that.” #China #Trade
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USMCA has now been ratified.. The final vote was 89-10 to ratify. #USMCA Mexico has already ratified USMCA. Canadian trade sources tell me Canada will start working on their process when the parliament is in session again on Jan 27th.
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Replying to @natalieandrews @soledadobrien
I also need that stipend @jasoninthehouse because I feel that DC is too expensive on a freelance employee salary.
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President Trump and President Xi are expected to have a phone call. The Vice Premier told the US Delegation it is up to the world leaders now. #China #Trade
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Transportation Sec Pete Buttigieg just told me that everything is on the table when it comes to banning Russian #Oil imports to the US. He adds there are active discussions on that led by Allies overseas. He tells me, “I think you might hear more about that in the coming days.”
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White House spokesman Judd Deere says, “We are not aware of a change in the Vice Premier’s travel plans at this time. “ Sources close to Chinese team tell us they are planning on cutting the talks short and leaving after one day (Thursday). The US Team may find that out tomorrow
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Chinese say the deal is in 9 chapters.. it deals with protections for intellectual property, but also the forced transfer of technology. The US Trade Representative says there is a dispute mechanism in the Phase One deal. #CHina #Trade
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The source says Dec 15th tariffs do not go forward. There will be a small reduction in tariffs on some Chinese goods as a gesture of good will. Phase Two of the negotiations will begin after 2020 elections. #China #Trade
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The Chinese delegation could still be coming. But the trip to Washington for trade talks on the Calendar of Vice Premier Liu He has been removed. He cancelled. Working to get confirmation on the rest of the Delegation. #China #Trade #Breaking
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The CDC advisory group now says it will take up the need for booster shots at a meeting now scheduled for Sept 22nd and Sept 23rd. That makes it all but certain no booster rollout will happen Monday as the President gave as a date to possibly get boosters. #COVID #Booster
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States that currently ban assault rilfles: NY, CT, NJ, MD, MA, & HI. #Guns
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi statement on Congressional Delegation to #Armenia: “Members of the House Armenian Caucus Chairs Frank Pallone, Anna Eshoo, and Jackie Speier, and I began our visit by laying a wreath at the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial.”
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Chinese sources say China is not backing down or adding back any of the concession language in the agreement. The Chinese told the US Trade Rep the US will have to just trust them that China will enforce intellectual property protections. #China #Trade
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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. That means 6 more weeks of winter. #GroundhogDay

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The Chinese Commerce Ministry tells us China is ready to do a deal on the parts of the negotiations both sides agree upon. The Ministry tells us they are prepared to set out a timetable for the harder issues to be worked out next year. #China #Trade
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FOX News has learned that the Defense Department plans to send 800 U.S. Troops to the southern border. 400 will be replacing troops ending their mission there. The exact location of the troops has not been announced. #Border #IllegalMigration
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According to the IRS contingency plan for the shutdown the IRS will furlough 39,870 employees from 10/8/25-4/30/26. That is 53.6% of the total employees at the IRS' 74,299 employees. #IRS #Furlough
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A source with knowledge of the discussion about the #Russia Oil Price Cap says the target price for a barrel of Russian Oil under the cap will be between $60 and $63 a barrel. The announcement will be next week and there are a few things to be finalized among the Allies. #Oil
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The Phase One deal includes increase access to the financial services market. There is language where the Chinese agree not to manipulate their currency. There is enforcement written into the agreement. Dec 15th tariffs do not go forward. #China #Trade
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The Stanley Cup will be visiting the Supreme Court today. The Justices will see it. Traveling with the Cup the NHL Commissioner as well as Owner of the Washington Capitals. #SCOTUS #StanleyCup
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Breaking: US Trade Representative's Office will submit a report on possible tariffs on autos and auto parts. This report will be submitted to White House by tomorrow and could allow President to target specific countries & EU for tariffs on autos and auto parts. #Auto #Tariffs
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White House now clarifying the President when he says "we're not doing business with Huawei" says President referring to ONLY the ban on Federal Departments buying from Huawei. White House Official says Commerce Dept Process for special licenses still going forward #China #Trade
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A Pfizer Spokesperson just told me Pfizer & BioNTech will be ready as early as October 2020 with enough #coronavirus vaccine data for approval. If regulatory authorization or approval comes 100 million doses would be ready by end of 2020.. and 1.3 billion doses by end of 2021.
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Chinese trade sources tell Fox Business that the Chinese Trade Team will leave after one day of talks on Thursday. #China #Trade The Trade talks cut short.
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LA Fire Investigators determine the Skirball Fire was started by an illegal cooking fire in the brush. It burned 400 acres, destroyed six homes, and damaged 12 others in Bel-Air. #Wildfire
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Replying to @CapitolPolice
This might not be the end. There could be @foxandfriends
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We needed some good news today.. CEO of FOX News Suzanne Scott tells us that @BenjaminHallFNC is now safe and out of Ukraine. She says he is alert and in good spirits. Prayers for my friend and his family.. Also keeping Sasha and Pierre who were killed in our thoughts. #Ukraine
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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says directly sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin is on the table, but based on his next actions. #POTUS #Russia
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Treasury Dept just sanctioned Beijing Sukbakso, a Chinese company "for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of..." a North Korean construction company. #China #Trade #NK
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Trade Sources tell me the Dec 15th tariffs on basically the rest of what China imports into the US are still going forward as of today. I was told the caveat is if Phase One trade deal gets on paper or something else positive happens President could choose not to impose tariffs
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POTUS says tomorrow he will outline a big payroll tax cut to help economy with Coronavirus. Also he says they are working on special small business loans as well as paid leave for hourly workers so they don’t miss a paycheck. #coronavirus #economy
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Literally lunch just arrived by Law Enforcement escort. It’s from Clyde’s. #China #Trade
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The courage @EP_Lawrence showed bringing dangerous stories to the world should be honored. That is a dangerous position to be in to show the world how some Chinese are fed up with some CCP policies.
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This morning White House Economic Advisor Peter Navarro says the US is willing to postpone Dec 15th tariffs and that is it for Phase One deal... saving other tariffs to make sure we can negotiate Phase 2 and 3 with China. #China #Trade
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A source familiar with the talks tells FOX Business that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will exchange proposals later this afternoon. #Stimulus #Coronavirus
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