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Trump says he doesn't see a recession 'at all' despite brutal stock market selloff

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6 months ago

March 11, 2025

www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2025-03-11 20:21:27

SUMMARY: Despite a recent stock market selloff, Trump stated he does not foresee a recession, emphasizing that he believes the country will experience a significant boom. He acknowledged that his current approach may be challenging but insists it will yield vastly better results. Trump suggested that opportunistic investors could take advantage of the market decline by making valuable purchases. Additionally, he discussed a call with Canada’s leader regarding tariffs, expressing respect for the decision not to impose electricity tariffs on the U.S. and hinting at possible adjustments to existing tariffs on Canada.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he doesn’t see a recession ‘at all’ despite brutal stock market selloff on Monday and ongoing jitters Tuesday.

“I don’t see it at all,” Trump answered a reporter’s question on fears of an economic recession. “I think this country is going to boom,” he said.

Shortly before Trump spoke at the White House, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called him and Ford agreed to remove the surcharge on electricity sold to the United States.

Ford said he was confident the U.S. president would also stand down on his own plans for 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.

“I’m looking at that but probably so,” Trump said of not imposing additional tariffs on Canada.

Responding to further questions, Trump said he “appreciated” Ford’s call. “I thought it was nice. ”

The U.S. stock market fell further Tuesday following Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war, briefly pulling Wall Street 10% below its record set last month. And like it’s been most of the past few weeks, the market’s slide on Tuesday was erratic and dizzying.

Such head-spinning moves are becoming routine in what’s been a scary ride for investors as Trump tries to remake the country and world through tariffs and other policies. Stocks have been heaving mostly lower on uncertainty about how much pain Trump is willing for the economy to endure in order to get what he wants.

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Frustrated with poor play against UTEP, Arch Manning will 'get back to basics'

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16 hours ago

September 14, 2025

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2025-09-14 22:29:00

SUMMARY: Texas quarterback Arch Manning and coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledge the team’s underwhelming offensive performance in a 27-10 win over UTEP. Manning completed 11 of 25 passes for 114 yards with a touchdown and an interception, frustrating fans expecting a stronger showing at home. Despite a rough first half with 10 consecutive incompletions, Manning showed flashes of promise and scored twice on the ground. Sarkisian emphasized Manning’s mental struggle rather than physical injury and expressed confidence in his growth and consistency. Manning committed to improving fundamentals and handling in-game pressure ahead of tougher matchups, including their SEC opener against Florida on Oct. 4.

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Texas nursing students return from life-changing internship in Africa

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1 day ago

September 14, 2025

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www.kxan.com – Esmeralda Zamora – 2025-09-14 13:12:00

SUMMARY: Two Texas nursing students, Tom Strandwitz and Valerie Moon, participated in Mercy Ships’ inaugural nursing internship aboard the Africa Mercy hospital ship in Madagascar. Selected from nationwide applicants, they gained hands-on experience in various departments, providing free surgeries and care in underserved regions. Their travel expenses were covered by over $11,000 raised through community GoFundMe campaigns. Both students were deeply impacted by patient interactions, such as cataract surgeries restoring sight and building trust with families. The internship broadened their perspectives on global health care. They plan to continue careers in intensive care and public health, with hopes to return to international nursing missions.

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Austin becoming FEMA-approved emergency alert authority, planning 1st test alert

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2 days ago

September 13, 2025

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www.kxan.com – Abigail Jones – 2025-09-13 12:16:00

SUMMARY: On Monday, Sept. 29, Austin will conduct a test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), becoming a FEMA-approved alerting authority able to send emergency alerts via Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to cell phones and Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages to TV and radio. This coordinated test at 3 p.m. will cover the city across its three counties—Travis, Hays, and Williamson. The alerts will clearly indicate a test and require no action. IPAWS allows authenticated, geotargeted emergency notifications without subscription, enhancing public safety communication. More details are available at ReadyCentralTexas.org and Ready.gov/alerts.

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