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It's been 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency. Here's why

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66% Informative

The number that's being bragged about is likely very different than the reality.

Trump has routinely flouted due process, denying trials to illegal immigrants accused of being MS-13 and Tren de Aragua gang members.

Playing fast and loose with the numbers and labels and law is classic Trump , says Liz Wolfe .

Some bright spots are overshadowed by the fact that relations with China have gotten worse as the trade war heats up.

Trump has shown his authoritarian tendencies while delivering very little for the American people who voted him into office.

Libertarians can maintain some hope that these things will happen and happen through the proper mechanisms to have an enduring effect.

A mysterious power outage hit Portugal and Spain , shutting down trains, airports, traffic lights, the internet, and more for about 18 hours .

Morgan Stanley and Bank of America say they're seeing more clients buy protection against dollar declines.

At Group Richelieu in Paris , an investor says his funds are now hedged to the maximum level allowed because 'everything has been turned upside down'.

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